Pool Filters Which one is best for your

Swimming Pool?

IntroductionChoosing a swimming filter that best suitsyour needs can be a tough decision tomake. So in order for you to choose thebest type of filter; you will first haveto know what types of pool filters areavailable. The three most common types ofswimming pool filters are Cartridge, Sand,and Diatomaceous Earth Filters (DEfilters).

CARTRIDGEFILTERS

Cartridge pool filters operate usingpaper to filter debris out of the water.These paper cartridges are installedinside the filter housing. They are easyto maintain and can be cleaned by simplyremoving the filter medium spraying thefilter plates using a hosepipe. It willlast for three to five years with propermaintenance. Occasionally the papercartridge filter plates will requirereplacement. The filter cartridge pricescan range from moderate to expensive.

SAND FILTERS

Sand Pool Filters are the most commonly used inresidential pools. They work by filtering the waterthrough silica sand which takes the debris from theswimming pool water. And these are considered to bethe least efficient at cleaning the water andrequire more maintenance than cartridge filters.Although the sand in the filter only needs to bereplaced every two to six years, maintaining sandfilters can be time-consuming. Backwashes are anessential part of sand filter pool maintenance asthe force of the outgoing water helps to flush outthe filtration sand.

DE FILTERS(DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

FILTERS)

Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters are also known as DE Filters. DE filters usediatomaceous earth to clean the swimming pool water. The diatomaceous earth is

purchased in powder form and then added to the filter or directly into the pool whenrequired. The powder is a pre-mixed compound and should be used by mixing it with waterand slowly adding the mixture into the pool. The filter grids act as the filter mediumand they are the basis of the DE filter. This type of pool filtering method is actuallyusing natural way filtration to clean the pool's water. DE filter grids can be cleaned

by pressure cleaner or by soaking them in water.

Conclusion The type of the pool filtration system orany other swimming pool leak equipment will

depend on the type and size of yourswimming pool. The most common one is

cartridge filters as they are efficient andcost-effective when compared to DE and sandfilters. And even other things which couldinfluence your filter choice will be the

pool's location and the amount of dirt thatactually falls into the pool. Purchasing apool filter is the first step, but ensuring

that the filter operates at an optimallevel it will require occasional

filter/pump maintenance. So take time andbuy a good one for the best swimming pool

experience.