Neoterics Blaster 2000 Automatic Pool and Spa Cartridge Filter Cleaner

Updated 15 July 2022. Please read to end. I have 20 plus years with pool equipment. I found you must clean your pool filters more often so the debris is not impacted or sucked deeper/ harder into the pleats of filter. This allows this machine to work much better if debris hasnt been jammed hard into the filter pleats. Besides cleaning pool filters more often will save energy/ electricity because the pump won't work as hard and it will operate with less resistance to flow or less back pressure. So I clean my filters just before I see a maximum of 5 lbs. rise on the pressure gauge on top of filter housing.Below is the procedure I developed using this filter cleaning device (been using for multiple years now and still working like the day I purchased). I've tried many devices and methods and this is by far the easiest technique I found that is still effective. 😀.BTW I have two sets of pool filters for my pool to allow me cleann them thoroughly using this procedure.I slope this machine slightly and turn it on and let it run on each of the filters. As it spins the filters slowly crawl downward and flushes filters more evenly. I have large pool filters so it only gets half of filters at atime so I then have to flip filters to get 100%. I also found you have to rotate the sprayer nozzles so they spray directly into pleats. I repeat this process rotating spray nozzles at multiple angles against pleats to help clean filters.Note: I move this machine around on my lawn under trees so my trees and on grass so i spread the water over my entire lawn so it stays nice and green.I repeat this process on all four of my pool filters running approximately 20 to 30 minutes or longer depending on how dirty they are.Note: I strongly suggest removing the pool filters after seeing 5 lbs rise in pressure on pool pressure gauge. This keep the dirt, oil and debris from getting pressured or pushed hard into filters. This makes it much easier to flush off debris.My large pool filters are approximately $100.00 each/ 4 total so this saves me money keeping them Clean so it keeps the water flowing in system flowing with more energy efficiency which saves money. On top of that it also keeps pool cleaner which also requires less pool chemicals saving even more money. I'd definitely recommend buying one of these machine and useing it very often.Note: I have two sets of pool filters and I rotate them so I have time to clean and soak my filters very thoroughly.After cleaning filters with this machine, I then soak them in a large trash can (holds all four of my filters) with TSP cleaner mixed with water or citrus cleaner and water over night. I then put filters in machine and flush/ rinse for approximately 20 to minutes again on each filter in the yard again watering grass and large trees. NOTE: BE SURE TO USE CLEANERS SAFE FOR PLANTS!After rinsing/ flushing each filter. I place then in large trash can to soak overnight again IN PLAIN OLD CLEAN FRESH WATER to be sure filters are completely free of any residual cleaner or soap residue. After soaking I test rinse with hose to be sure no soap foam is present.Once clean and sure no soap residue is present I dry the filters and after completely dry, I then place them back in original shipping box for storage until next filter cleaning is required. Then i swap them out with this set of filters and repeat cleaning process.THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE SURE 100% CLEAN OF ALL RESIDUAL SOAP. NOTE: SOAP IN YOUR POOL SYSTEM WILL CAUSE SPIKE IN SULFATES WHICH ARE IN SOAPS/ CLEANERS AND WILL FEED OR ENHANCE ALGAE GROWTH REQUIRING CHEMICALS BE ADDED TO POOL!So be sure you rinse filters thoroughly to remove all foaming from possible soap residue.The reason I soak my filters in TSP cleaner or Citrus Cleaner is to break down the oils on filters from sunscreen, tree sap and or other sources. I have very large oak, pine, ash, liquid amber and echachia trees along with grass growing in proximity of my pool so it gets lots of leaves in it. I also have four large breed long haired dogs that shed year round and thier hair blows into pool constantly.I've been getting 4 to 6 years out of my filters depending on brand quality. Some of the shorter life filters were still very good filters because the flow rates were great (saving money on electricity to run pump with less resistance) and the water was just as clear or clearer than others that lasted longer.Filters and quality now thats another review 👌.I also use skimmer socks to help keep smaller fine debris out which I have another review.

I had high hopes that this would significantly reduce the many hours it takes me to clean my filters, but the design just doesn't work. I have high pressure and used the included clips to maximize power to fewer nozzles. The design does in fact automatically spin filters in a horizontal direction, which allows dirt and debris to fall out once dislodged. Much better than standing the filters on end and using a hose with attachments as I'm sure many of us do.While very large debris does dislodge and wash out, the filters themselves barely get cleaned of the embedded dirt. I found that the edges looked whiter and cleaner, but the surfaces were not getting cleaned much at all (maybe 10% cleaned). High powered water streams need to hit these surfaces at an angle with good coverage to get them clean, but the nozzle orientation is vertical and can't get those side surfaces clean.I ended up doing it all by hand, as usual. I allowed the device to work for quite a long time per filter (20-plus minutes), but it didn't get the job done.Return policy is a firm 30 days. Looks like someone is going to pick up a bargain when I put it on the bay.

It cleans pretty good, especially if you clean your filters more frequently. Now the bad. If you have trees and other plants around your pool and constantly haven't to clean up from the debris that falls from each, i.e., small seeds leaves, pollen, etc., the water jets are not strong enough to dig them out between the pleats, and only a garden hose will do that, well, come close to doing it any way. And now the good again. There are times when I don't have so much incoming debris. I can extend the cleaning periods in between. I do have Arizona dust and that darkens the pleats, but the jets will clean that out. It' was worth it just for that. It sure beats standing all bent over with the garden hose.

This thing fell apart just a week after the end of the return period. You can actually feel the glue at the ends of the two blue aluminum pieces. They clearly did not use anything either water resistant or heat resistant. Mind you I kept this thing stored in the shade. It was never exposed to the sun for more than 15 minutes every week or so.Does it work? Kind of. The other reviewers suggestion to make sure to use it at least once per week seems to have helped. I would recommend a deep cleaning once before starting to use this thing so you can start with the cleanest possible filter because as other reviewers had mentioned this thing will not get too deep into the pleats.However the quality control here is extremely lacking. We're going to probably use proper waterproof epoxy to fix it but that's an added cost you should have been done in the first place.

This unit was so light weight that I didn't think it would last. However it works well on my spa filters and my pool filters. Very easy us use. Recommend a filter cleaner to be sprayed on filters first.

So for starters, this thing is built like crap. Utter crap. It literally falls apart. However! The pieces are all pretty high quality and the idea is solid. First thing to do is get some flex-seal glue and use it liberally to properly connect the frame rods and the ends of the sprayer bar. The plastic end of the sprayer bar is designed to pop off and I sealed that too. The nylon female hose connection is the cheapest plastic on the unit so I also threaded a brass shut-ff and glued it in. Next issue, you need a ton of water pressure. Your house won't have enough. My solution: I bought a very large tub, a 1/4 hp submersible pump, and a short length of hose. I filled the tub with hot water, cleaning solution, and hooked up the pump. The sprayers do a hell of a job cleaning now. I have about $200 into this now but as my swim spa uses 5 filters at a time it has already paid for itself.