Maximizing Cartridge Filter Performance with Unicel’s President Christine Schaefer
The Mast Podcast
In this episode, host Dalton Pence, territory sales manager for Mast Sales Group, welcomes Christine Schaeffer, President of Unicel, a company with decades of expertise in aftermarket replacement filters. Christine shares her unique perspective as someone born into the pool industry and now carrying on her family’s legacy of innovation and quality manufacturing.
Together, Dalton and Christine dive into the evolution of cartridge filters, common misconceptions around filtration, and practical ways to extend filter life. From the early innovations in synthetic media with DuPont to modern maintenance best practices, Christine highlights how understanding the whole pool ecosystem—not just the filter—leads to better performance and fewer frustrations for service techs and homeowners alike.
If you’ve ever wondered why filters fail, how water chemistry impacts longevity, or what simple practices make the biggest difference, this episode is packed with insights every pool professional and homeowner can apply.
Key Moments
01:36 Christine’s entrance into the pool industry and family legacy
03:20 The origins of cartridge filter innovation
06:15 Balancing durability, efficiency, and cleanability in filtration media
09:20 Why the filter isn’t always the problem—it’s often water chemistry
11:30 What to expect when installing a new cartridge element
14:00 Common issues: backward plumbing and sealing problems
17:05 Best practices for cleaning cartridges (and what not to do)
19:56 How to maximize cartridge lifespan through consistency and chemistry
23:52 Final takeaway: the power of education across the industry
Follow Christine Schaeffer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-schaeffer-4ab419158
Website: https://www.unicelfilters.com/
Follow Mast Sales:
Host LinkedIn: https://mastsalesgroup.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastsalesgroup/
Podcast Website: https://mastsalesgroup.com
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