The MEDIA serves as the filtration surface. At Pleatco,
we only use REEMAY media, the highest quality spun bonded
polyester material for all of our filter cartridges.
White: High grade, cost effective spun bonded polyester.
Blue: High grade, cost effective spun bonded polyester with
REEMAY MICROBAN antimicrobial technology.
Click here to read more about the benefits of MICROBAN Antimicrobial
Filtration
The number of PLEATS and the total amount of media used
in a filter cartridge impacts the quality and performance
of the filtration. The amount of media in a Pleatco Filter
Cartridge meets, or in many cases, exceeds the original
equipment specifications providing quality performance and
extends the life of the product.
The END CAP helps to provide structural support and increase
filter cartridge durability. Unlike any other filter cartridges
manufactured for the pool & spa marketplace, Pleatco
Filter Cartridges have end caps that are 100% Antimicrobial.
This enables Pleatco Filter Cartridges to be more effective
in prohibiting the growth of mold, and reducing mildew and
odor causing bacteria.
You may find different color Pleatco end caps (blue &
orange) which help differentiate OEM specified products.
Unlike most competitors the Pleatco PART NUMBER is boldly
molded into the end cap for quick and easy identification.
Pleatco FREE FLOW CORES provide longitudinal support and
allow for the free flow of water through the MEDIA increasing
the effectiveness of the filtration.
Pleatco FREE FLOW CORES are
superior as they are designed to significantly enhance the
filtration process over any other competitive product. Pleatco’s
cores are ‘engineered’ as opposed to all other cartridge
manufacturers who simply use PVC pipe with holes drilled
in them. Pleatco FREE FLOW CORES deliver better water flow
rates, giving enhanced filtration and reducing wear and
tear on the pump and therefore, also uses less energy.
The BAND keeps the pleats separated helping water to easily
flow through the filter. Pleatco’s bands are the strongest
in the market and ensure that the pleats are separated even
under great stress.
Pleatco’s unique adapter design makes installation and replacement
of filter cartridges easy for the end user. Many filters
require a threaded extension at the base of the cartridge
to screw into the filter housing. Because the end cap material
can become soft, the thread can easily strip or crack if
the cartridge is pulled when being removed. Pleatco’s Adapters
(PAD) are manufactured using a harder material than the
end cap which eliminates the problem.
Once installed, the adapter can be re-used at the time the
filter cartridge has to be cleaned or replaced, and reinstallation
is far quicker and easier due to the modular design of the
adaptor. With a half turn of the filter element, it is easy
to remove it from the spa without the fear of cracking the
end cap.
Because the Pleatco Adapter remains in the filter housing,
once the cartridge has been disengaged and removed, there
is a far lesser instance where dirt and objects may fall
into the exposed opening. and damage the pump.
