All Aqualotus Spas come with Cartridge fliter (up to 100 square feet ) to filt water up to 24 hrs per day.

The spa filter is one of the most abused and unappreciated part of most spas. Water is being forced through it every second your spa is being run and it's cleaning your water of algae, leaves, bacteria, hair, oils, dead skin, bugs, dissolved solids, and any other debris and gunk that gets into the water.

Cartridge Filters are the most common filters is spas and this page refers to them.The cartridge's are made with a fine, pleated mesh material (usually dacron). The pleats are the key to the filter's operation. The tight pleats, or folds, allow for a large amount of material to be used in a small container. The more material used, the larger the surface area available to capture unwanted dirt or debris in the water.

Since the life of a filter is a tough and important one, it's best to prepare your filter by following a few simple maintenance rules;

Make sure that the spa runs for at least one hour each day to ensure good water circulation and turnover of the spa water (even if no one is using the spa that day). This provides sufficient filtering time for most spas. Also make sure you add Spa Bright and Clear (water clarifier) to the spa once per week, as this assists in filtering. (Note...do not use a water clarifier if you're using PH Balance).

How often your filter cartridge needs replacing is dependant on a number of factors; the size of the filter, how often it's cleaned, how much the spa is used and how much debris gets into the water. Generally a filter needs to be replaced every one or two years, or if you notice any of the following; either of the plastic ends are cracked, fabric pleats separating from the plastic ends or cleaning it doesn't appear to get it any cleaner.

How often the filter needs to be cleaned also depends on the size of the filter, how much the spa is used and how much debris gets into the water. Generally portable or self contained spas should have their filters cleaned once a month. The best way to clean them is to blast them with a hose fitted with a high pressure nosel (some people clean their filters at a local self serve car wash). Don't use any cleaning products not especially designed for cleaning filter cartridges. If your fitter is very dirty, it can be soaked over night using "Leisure Time Spa Cartridge Clean".

Make sure to use some type of floating oil absorbing sponge (like our " floating duck") in your spa, as these will greatly reduce the amount of oils that get into your filter. Remember also clean and replace them when they deteriorate.

Do not use any soap based cleaners on your spa or the filter, and don't use car wax on your spa. Cleaners designed for spas, like "Spa Gloss " work the best.

Make sure you maintain proper water chemistry at all times. Filters are good, but they're not miracle workers and cannot actually kill off algae or bacteria ! Use a reliable test kit.

It's not a bad idea to have two filters and use them on an alternating basis.Switching them so that they may be cleaned thoroughly without loosing the use of your spa.

Try to shower before using your spa. The worst enemies of filters are,  hair spray, mousse or styling gel, deodorant or anti-perspirant, sun tan lotion, excess sweat and skin creams of any sort.

Conclusively, it's most important to keep oils or soaps of any kind out of your spa ! Remember, a spa is not a bath !