Hidro Clean units are designed to be easy to maintain. Cleaning the cartridge requires no special chemicals or tools. Settled debris within the cartridge can be flushed out by installing a drain valve (not supplied) to one of the two outlets at the base of the filter body. The cartridge itself can be cleaned using a standard hosepipe. The cartridge is removed from the filter body and the central cap unscrewed. The cartridge can then be cleaned simply by applying water pressure which causes the filter ring to turn on the central axis. Dirt and other trapped debris is washed away quickly and easily. No special tools or chemicals are required. Two filter grades are available- 105 micron/140 mesh (yellow cartridge) and 125 micron/120 mesh (blue cartridge). Hidro Clean Cartridge Filters are easy to use and maintain and are ideal for use with Koi ponds, offering a more cost effective and compact alternative to a sand filter. The Hidro Clean Filter should be positioned after the pump and before the UV filter (if fitted) and can be used as a "polishing" tool. Hidro Clean Filters are suitable for flow rates of up to 40m3 per hour but can be manifolded together if higher flow rates are required.