yes, the 1 micron sediments tend to be a little more expensive and large stuff like Algae can plug them up real fast.
go to HD or Canuck rubber, and see what the cost of the 5 micron cartrages and the 10 micron cartrages are. if they are the same I would use the 5 micron size.
buy the filter housing and put it inline with your unit. this way you can change the % or 10 micron filter when it starts plugging for cheep.. this will protect your 1 micron filter and make it last a lot longer. I am installing a 5 micron on mine when I change out my 1 micron sediment filter for a new one.
by starting with a 5 micron filter you can see how long it lasts and also see how much makes it through to your 1 micron, if it only lasts 6 months and your 1 micron is fairly clean you can decide then if you want to go for the 10 micron for longer life..
here is the housing at canadian tire
http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...=1036460047834
the other way is to put a cheeper brand of 1 micron sediment filter in line also and change that one out canuck rubber has a 1 micron sediment for 6.99 and they rate the life at 2 to 4 months.
here is the 5 micron filter I am installing
http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...rtment=primary
as for cleaning your old filter.. I doubt it.. once they plug they are toast.
Steve
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