{"id":2951,"date":"2026-06-18T10:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiper.com\/blogs\/?page_id=2951"},"modified":"2026-10-21T06:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T06:02:25","slug":"v3-filter-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aiper.com\/blogs\/troubleshooting\/v3-filter-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean the Aiper Scuba V3 Filter Basket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"aiper-tc-guide\">\n<style>\n    .aiper-tc-guide { --p:#9486f7; --a:#7c6bef; }\n\n    .aiper-tc-guide {\n        max-width: 780px;\n        margin: 0 auto;\n        font-family: 'Inter','Segoe UI',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;\n        color: #2c3e50;\n        line-height: 1.6;\n    }\n    .aiper-tc-guide * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n    .aiper-tc-guide .container {\n        display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px;\n        padding: 40px 20px 60px; background: #f3f6f9; border-radius: 24px;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 Hero card \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .aiper-tc-guide .hero-card {\n        background: #fff; 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Do not use soap, detergent, or a pressure hose \u2014 these degrade the mesh. Air-dry fully before reinserting \u2014 a wet filter reduces suction by up to 30%. <strong>Basket stuck?<\/strong> Rock side-to-side while pulling \u2014 never force the clip. <strong>Need a replacement?<\/strong> Order from <a href=\"https:\/\/aiper.store\/us\/series\/accessories?utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=organic&#038;utm_campaign=blog_seo\">aiper.store<\/a> or submit a support ticket. <strong>Basket stuck?<\/strong> Rock side-to-side while pulling \u2014 never force the clip. <strong>Need a replacement?<\/strong> Order from <a href=\"https:\/\/aiper.store\/us\/series\/accessories?utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=organic&#038;utm_campaign=blog_seo\">aiper.store<\/a> or submit a support ticket.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section-card\">\n            <div class=\"section-icon icon-info\"><\/div>\n            <h2>Cleaning frequency guide<\/h2>\n            <p>Standard pool (leaves, insects): every 2 sessions. Pools near trees or with heavy algae load: every session. Saltwater pools: after every session plus fresh-water rinse of the chassis.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section-card\">\n            <div class=\"section-icon icon-steps\"><\/div>\n            <h2>When to replace instead of clean<\/h2>\n            <p>Replace the filter if suction remains poor after cleaning, if the mesh has visible tears, or if the basket frame is warped. Replacement filters are available on aiper.store.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section-card\">\n            <div class=\"section-icon icon-warn\"><\/div>\n            <h2>What not to use<\/h2>\n            <p>Never use dishwasher detergent, bleach, or pool chemicals to clean the filter \u2014 these degrade the polypropylene mesh fibres and cause the basket to fail prematurely.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"section-card\">\n            <div class=\"section-icon icon-info\"><\/div>\n            <h2>Filter Basket Stuck or Difficult to Remove<\/h2>\n            <p>If the filter basket gets stuck and won&#8217;t come out easily: (1) Turn the robot off and flip it upside down. (2) Grip the basket frame (not the mesh) and gently rock it side-to-side while pulling \u2014 the latch mechanism can bind if debris is packed around the rim. (3) If still stuck, run the robot in a pool or bucket of water for 5 minutes \u2014 water pressure can loosen compacted debris around the latch. (4) Never use pliers or excessive force on the basket frame \u2014 the plastic clip can snap. If the basket repeatedly sticks, the latch clip may be warped \u2014 order a replacement (see below).<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section-card\">\n            <div class=\"section-icon icon-steps\"><\/div>\n            <h2>Where to Buy a Replacement Filter Basket<\/h2>\n            <p>Replacement filter baskets for the Scuba V3 are available at the Aiper accessories store: <a href=\"https:\/\/aiper.store\/us\/series\/accessories?utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=organic&#038;utm_campaign=blog_seo\">aiper.store\/us\/series\/accessories<\/a>. If the V3 basket is not listed (stock varies), submit a ticket via <a href=\"https:\/\/aiper.com\/us\/process-a-warranty\">aiper.com\/us\/process-a-warranty<\/a> with your serial number and a photo of the basket. The support team processes part orders within 24\u201372 hours. Also ask about the 180 \u03bcm ultra-fine filter tray upgrade \u2014 it captures finer particles than the standard basket.<\/p>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n            <h2>Where to Buy a Replacement Filter Basket<\/h2>\n            <p>Replacement filter baskets for the Scuba V3 are available at the Aiper accessories store: <a href=\"https:\/\/aiper.store\/us\/series\/accessories?utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=organic&#038;utm_campaign=blog_seo\">aiper.store\/us\/series\/accessories<\/a>. If the V3 basket is not listed (stock varies), submit a ticket via <a href=\"https:\/\/aiper.com\/us\/process-a-warranty\">aiper.com\/us\/process-a-warranty<\/a> with your serial number and a photo of the basket. 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