Can I tell if Ive damaged the Hollow Fibers?
Yes, you can, but not just by looking at the Filter Cartridge. If you have experienced a hard drop or may be concerned that your pump has seen freezing temperatures, there is a Filter Test Guide that came with your system. This includes some instructions for checking the integrity of your filter. In following the steps below, youll be intentionally air-locking your filter to prove the integrity of the hollow fibers. In preparation you need to make sure that your filter is fully wetted out. This means that you should have pumped several liters of water before performing this test. Generally your Filter Cartridge will not dry much during storage, so as long as you have used the pumps a few times, you should be in good shape. • Back flush approximately to a Liter of water (this is about 5-10 full strokes) through the filter. • Remove the water source from the Filter Outlet and compress pump fully so all the water is expelled Continue to pump air through the filter. ). You will now find it
