Swimming pool filters: A quick overview

The filter is an indispensable part of your swimming pool equipment. Without the it, your pool can quickly be unusable. The filter ensures that the water is clean and safe to swim in. It removes dirt, debris, and other particles that could pose a hazard to those using the pool.

Pools are static in nature – which means that they are a sitting reservoir of water. This means that a complete change of water every so often is required since sitting water easily muddies – especially in the outdoors. Dirty water is unappealing to swim in and can even be a health hazard that can cause a whole host of health problems.

Pool filters come to our rescue. They are efficient and thorough at removing contaminants. There are many different types of filters available and you should be aware of the issues regarding each type to make a choice that closely fits your need.

Types of Pool Filters
There are three types of swimming pool filters, the diatomaceous earth (DE) filter, the sand filter, and the cartridge filter.

If you need a high quality filter that takes care even of the tiniest particles that pools collect, then this is your filter of choice. It is made of a fine white powdery substance that can be found in soil. Although there are two types of DE, the spin filter and the vertical grid filter, vertical grid filters work better that spin types.

Since the vertical grid filter outstrips the spin filter in almost every way, not too many manufacturers produce the latter anymore.

Sand filters allow a greater throughput of water than DE filters since they use larger grained sand to filter impurities. However, they do not filter as finely as DE filters. They are great for pools that need to get rid of larger particles, and whose goal is to filter fast and effectively.

Getting the Right Filter
If you want to optimize the use of your filter – that is to get the most bang for your buck – then the logical thing to do is to decide which filter is right for your needs. First of all, you will have to consider the size of your pool. Filters come in different capacities and you will want a filter that will perform as needed. Calculate the volume of your pool and purchase a filter that can accommodate a little bit more than that.

Next you will have to consider which type of filter you want. If your focus is complete filtration then go for DE if you looking for fast, efficient filtration of larger particles then go for sand filters.

The best filters around belong to established brand names such as Intex and Hayward. You can't go wrong if you stick with companies that have an established record of quality and innovation. It's best to steer clear of cheap filters that might fall apart or lose effectiveness in a few weeks.

By the way, expect to spend in the area of $300 when purchasing a complete filtration system. Filter replacements come cheaper, so can expect to snag replacement filters, usually for around $40 depending on the manufacturer, brand, model, and your location.

Conclusion
Keeping your pool clean, healthy, and safe is paramount to enjoying any sort of aqua-leisure. With a properly chosen and installed filter you're sure to enjoy your pool to its fullest.

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