Aboveground Filters
There are several factors to consider when you're shopping for aboveground filters. Perhaps the most important is choosing a filter that's appropriate for the pump you own or plan to buy. If you mistakenly purchase a filter designed for an inground pool, your pump may not be strong enough to push water through it. A filter that's too small, on the other hand, will be easily damaged.
How to Choose between Aboveground Pool Filters
One of the most useful specifications for aboveground filters is the gallons per minute (GPM) rating. A pool should have a filtration system that replaces the all the water in the pool within ten to 12 hours, or 600 to 720 minutes. Take the total number of gallons your pool holds and divide it by 600 and 720. You should buy a pool filter with a GPM rating that lies somewhere between those two values. As mentioned earlier, make sure the pump you purchase also has the same capabilities.
There are three basic types of aboveground filters: Sand, DE, and cartridge. Sand filters are the least expensive of the three. Sand filters have been keeping swimming pools clean for several decades. DE filters produce the cleanest water, and cartridge filters run a close second in that category. Many people believe cartridge filters are the most convenient of the three, because they require cleaning only once or twice each year.
Here at PoolHub, we sell several aboveground filters made by the premier manufacturers in the industry. We also pride ourselves on offering extremely competitive prices. To make shopping easier for you, each pool filter in our online catalog has its own product page, where you will find extensive information on manufacturer warranties, GPM specifications, and how much horsepower should be used with each filter. If you have any further questions, feel free to give us a call at 1-877-PoolHub.
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