This filter package offers simplicity and savings! Don't need the cartridge filter? Check out the TJ-16 Typhoon on its own.
STAGE-ONE: The Typhoon pre-filter from CircuPool is the ultimate time-saver. Using your existing pump and filter, the Typhoon turns your ordinary equipment into a sophisticated two-stage filtration system that delivers sparkling clear pool water and all but eliminates filter cleanings. With no moving parts to wear out and no electrical components, the Typhoon literally spins the dust and dirt out of your pool water. Installation is an easy, ten minute do-it-yourself project for most homeowners. The Typhoon mounts on top of your pump so it fits right in to any equipment pad and, the threaded couplings ensure free-flow operation on all pools. Certified salt-pool safe: Compatible with all types of pumps and filters.
STAGE-TWO: The Cartridge Filter catches any dirt or debris that makes it past the pre-filter. Since this is so much less, your filter maintenance becomes are rare event and you've effectively boosted your filtration capacity! Best of all, sparkling, crystal-clear water is virtually guaranteed.
Sizing Recommendations
Filter Option 1:Up to 30,000 gallons max: 150 sq ft Cartridge Filter + Pre-Filter
Filter Option 1:Up to 54,000 gallons max: 270 sq ft Cartridge Filter + Pre-Filter
In general terms, you’ll know it’s time to clean your filter when the Filter Pressure, as displayed on the pressure gauge, rises to the threshold recommended by the manufacturer - this is usually 7-10 lbs. above the “clean” pressure. Consequently, there are two key steps: 1) Confirm from your owner’s manual the pressure increase recommended for cleaning, and 2) Make note of your filter pressure when the filter is clean(ed) for reference purposes.
Estimates of filter cartridge lifespan vary widely from 1-2 years to 3-5 years and all points between. Where you might find yourself within those ranges can be influenced by your immediate environment, the square footage of filter media relative to pool size, and the extent to which your pool is subjected to body oils, lotions, hair products, etc. A great way to maximize filter cartridge life is to use a pre-filter which can intercept much of what otherwise reaches your filter cartridges.
The three main categories of pool filters are: DE Filters, Cartridge Filters, and Sand Filters which, respectively, can filter particles as small as 5, 10, and 20 microns. Cartridge Filters are removed from the filter and cleaned with running water and a cleaning solution, if necessary. DE and Sand Filters are subjected to “backwashing” pool water to clean debris from the filter media. This process can commonly take 2-300 gallons of water that will then need replaced, resalinated, and rebalanced. Cartridge Filters are the most water-efficient and are easiest to maintain, while DE filters give you the most effective filtration.
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TJ-16 Features
TJ-16 Specs:
Filter Type:
Cyclonic Pre-Filter - Uses No Filter Media
Filtration Area:
n/a (prevents up 80% of particulate from reaching main filter)
Minimum Flow:
13.2 GPM
Maximum Flow:
132 GPM
Plumbing Type:
1.5" / 2" Standard Connections
Warranty Penalty for Self-Install:
No
Weather / UV-Resistance:
Designed for Outdoor Installation and Operation