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Filter systems
There are several great filter systems on the Market today.
A few of the most installed brands are
Hayward, Pentair and StaRite for
their reliability and performance
There are three popular methods of filtration – Sand, Cartridge, and
Diatomaceous Earth (D.E).
Sand
In this method, impurities are extracted from the water utilizing sand to
collect and attract the debris. Sand filters must be backwashed (running it in
reverse) to unload the water waste. This is a manual process that must be
performed every few weeks. Sand filters trap debris as small as 20 to 40
microns.
Cartridge
Cartridge filters have a greater surface area than sand allowing for fewer clogs
and easier maintenance. Cartridge filters are designed to run at lower pressure
than sand which puts less backpressure on the pump, providing more flow and
turnover. Cartridge filters should be cleaned once or twice a season by simply
hosing them off. Cartridge element filters trap debris as small as 10 to 15
microns.
DE
Diatomaceous earth is mined and is the fossilized exoskeletons of tiny diatoms.
They are used to coat "grids" in the filter housing and act as tiny sieves
allowing for the removal of debris as small as 5 microns. Once the pressure
rises, the filter is backwashed just like a sand filter and then "recharged"
with more DE powder. DE filters trap debris as small as 2 - 5 microns.
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For more information
send an email to:
Chuck@suebrownpools.com
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Sue Brown