Re: Photo test: Harmsco filters are messed up!
FWIW, I have never seen those problems with Unicel and Aladdin filters (although I have seen the bands break on the Aladdin, particularly on their Hayward replacement carts). I have seen this problem on System 3 filters, which are HUGE (and I suspect is part of the reason they collapse. As Ben said, the pleats are just not supported well.) I have two carts (an Aladdin and a Unicel) for my Clean and Clear 150 that I rotate and they are both 5 years and going strong. I do clean and soak them on a regular basis (swap cart and clean dirty one 4 times a year and soak each cart yearly or more if needed).
For soaking I either use automatic dishwasher detergent or tile soap. Both work well. I have never had to acid wash a cart myself at home but have had to do so after soaking when I was doing commercial pool maintenance.
Retired pool store and commercial pool maintenance guy.
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