Pool Filters Overview
There are three basic types of pool filters, the strongest of which is the diatomaceous earth (DE) filter. A DE filter can cleanse your pool of any dirt particles that are three microns in size or bigger. To give you an idea of how small a three-micron particle really is, a grain of table salt is 80 microns, and anything smaller than 35 microns is invisible to the naked eye. DE filters require some maintenance, such as an occasional backwash to cleanse the filter.
Cartridge pool filters are only slightly less powerful than DE filters. Cartridge filters often consist of four different filtering components. Dirty pool water flows through a series of fabrics that are similar to polyester, and any particles greater than five or ten microns gets trapped in the filter. One of the greatest advantages of a cartridge filter is its ease of maintenance. It takes only a few minutes to clean.
Sand filters have been keeping swimming pools clean for decades. The jagged edges of sand, which are difficult to see without the help of a magnifying glass or microscope, catch dirt particles as water passes through the filter. A sand filter is usually the most inexpensive option. Sand filters must be cleaned from time to time, and the most common method is backwashing.
Pool Filters Available at Poolhub.com
Here at Poolhub.com, we conduct extensive research on all brands of pool filters and offer only the best to our customers. We offer products for both in-ground and above-ground pools of all sizes. If you have any questions pertaining to pool filters, such as which model or size is appropriate for your pool, feel free to contact us at 1-877-poolhub.
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