Choosing the Right Above Ground Pool Filters For Your Needs

Guest Blogger — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:37:23 +0000

A pool in the back yard can be a very entertaining item to have, but it must be equipped with above ground pool filters to keep the leaves and dust away from you pool. These filters work to keep your pool safe for you and your children to swim in.

An above ground pool is made out of steel or plastic, and these filters work well with both these materials and do not damage them in any way. Corrosion cN be an issue with both kinds of pools, and rusting on steel pools can real problem as well. Above ground pool filters also ensure this kind of corrosion is kept to a minimum, and your pool will remain good as new for years. Filters are slightly costly they will function as long as life span of the pool itself, which can be anywhere between four to five years. Above ground pool filters are not as bulky as one might think, and can easily be installed and used at leisure.

Above ground pools also require vinyl liners. There are many patterns available right from the cheapest and simplest ones to stylish looking ones, and you can pick the ones you like that match your tastes. Make sure that you spend good money on the filters first!

By far the most significant thing to buy not counting the pool is a good above ground pool filter. If you try making informed choices then your pool will remain a lot cleaner and healthier to bathe in. Sand filters and cartridge filters usually work the best in case of these pools. Both have their set of benefits and problems. Sand filters require more maintenance as the filter has to be backwashed at certain intervals. A Cartridge filter requires lesser maintenance, but then do tend to wear out faster, and are more expensive to maintain.

While buying a pool filtration system, be sure to install an efficient pumping system. A good pump when appropriately sized can provide years of faithful functioning. But never go for excess power. Your pool can be kept clean and filtered without having a heavy duty pump. Most above ground pool filters work just with a 1 hp motors. Small and medium-sized pools can also work with 3/4 hp.

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What Type of Above Ground Pool Filter is Best?

Guest Blogger — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:17:58 +0000

This is a question that we get asked often by our customers. There is really no strait answer on this as all three types, sand, DE and cartridge pool filters do a admirable job. Lets break it down and look at all three for the pros and cons with regards to an above ground pool filter.

The sand above ground pool filter has been around for a long time and are relatively easy to maintain. The require to be back-washed several times a year during the season. They do not use regular sand like you find on a ocean front beach, but a extremely fine sand. They do a great job and are similarly priced against DE filters. The filter media, (sand) stays inside the housing and can last for several years before needing to be changed.

DE Filters have been around a long time also. This is the type of pool filter I have. They require more maintenance than sand filters, but do a better job of filtering your pool water. They use a filter media that is called diatomaceous earth and is made from tiny fossilized water plants. Each time you backwash your pool, you flush out the media and need to add DE (diatomaceous earth) back in. Its very easy to do, but just requires another step. Out of the 3 types of an above ground pool filter, this one does the best job of filtering.

Cartridge filters are the last type of above ground pool filter. Priced against the other two, these tend to be the most expensive. They do a better job of cleaning your pool water than sand and almost as good as DE, with regards to filtering. The trade off here is that, many times you can go a whole season without any maintenance on them. When its time to clean the filter, you remove it from the filter housing and cleaning it by an ordinary garden hose. This can be done for a good number of cleaning sessions, but eventually you will need to replace it.

As I stated, all three versions of the above ground pool filter will do a good job. It is just up to personal preference. In my case, DE was the type that was installed with my swimming pool.

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Choosing the Right Above Ground Pool Filters For Your Needs

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