Proper filtration is crucial to the operation and longevity of your nozzles and pump. Fortunately, the sediment filter that comes with all of our app controlled pumps is a very high quality stainless steel filter which can be cleaned. Unfortunately, many areas of the country are plagued with hard water and calcium. 

If you live in an area with hard water ( calcium ), then treating the water is essential.  It's important to differentiate between sediment and hard water filters.  Sediment filters will remove particles which will clog your nozzles and pump valves. The hard water filter uses Sodium Hexametaphoshate to treat the water ( we just call it phosphate for simplicity ). So the key word here is "treat". The phosphate is not really a filter, but a water treatment system that uses slow dissolving phosphate crystal beads. The science is interesting but not really important for us. 

As opposed to dirt, sand or other particulates, calcium flows freely through  your sediment  filter, building up gradually in your pump and nozzles. By the time you have problems with you system, its not too late, but you may be replacing nozzles and or pump components. Check your water quality and even if you think you may have hard water, it would be wise to get a phosphate filter for your system.

We offer both upgraded sediment and phosphate filters. Both use our commercial quality 10" blue cannisters. The upgraded sediment cartridge is a 5 micron filter which strains out even finer particles than our included sediment filter. This is a must if you have potentially dirty water or if you have the extremely small .004" nozzles. The Phosphate cartridge is a clear reusable cartridge with 10 oz. of phosphate crystals. This is a large quantity that will last up to a couple of years. You can see the level of phosphate crystals in the cartridge which makes it easy to stay on top of the level of phosphate.  Bulk crystals are available on the website or you can buy a new cartridge with phosphate.

You can purchase just the phosphate cannister and cartridge to use with your included sediment filter. In addition, you can order the dual cannister set up which includes both upgraded sediment and phosphate filters. 

Visit the Accessories/ Filters page for pricing. 

Double Cannister

Single Cannister

Phosphate Cartridge

5 Micron Sediment Filter