Poolcare 101 Morning Show - Tuesday, June 4, 2002
The only pool care TV show, featuring pool expert Judd Smith.

Hello again TV 3 Viewers

Thanks for watching Good Morning Arizona. The Place With More Stuff!

We are glad you joined us for our filter segment of Poolcare 101 this morning.

On the show, we discussed the 3 different types of pool filters. Lets recap...

Sand Filters
A sand filter is filled with silica sand and is the most simple to operate. We looked inside the filter and saw the internal components. The laterals (which resemble a wagon wheel) are made of delicate plastic and can break very easily. We recommend the sand be changed in the filter every 5 years in a residential application. The sand can become worn or channeled, and the dirt can eventually pass right through the sand and go back into the pool. If you are not sure how old your sand is, we recommend you have it replaced, then begin keeping track. Backwashing a sand filter is the easiest of the 3 filter types to clean.

DE Filters
The diatamacious earth (DE) filter is in our opinion, the best performing filter available. They require a bit more maintenance than a sand filter, but are able to trap smaller particles. The result is crystal-clear water. The DE filter must be re-coated with DE after it is backwashed. The backwash leaves a white residue (DE powder). The grids inside require periodic cleaning and inspection.

Cartridge Filters
The cartridge filter has paper elements that trap debris (similar to an air cleaner on a car). The cartridge filter performs very good when it is clean. As is becomes dirty, it often reduces flow very quickly. Cleaning of the cartridge filter required complete disassembly and hosing off with a pressure nozzle on most models. Cartridge filters are typically less expensive than the sand or DE filters.

Caution Notes
We recommend having a qualified service technician perform maintenance on your filters. Assembly is critical for safe operation. When the pump is operating, the filter is under extreme pressure. If not assembled properly, the filter could rupture and cause serious injury or even death. Don't take chances. Hire a qualified technician to do the job. Also observe all warnings on filtering media (i.e. DE powder or silica sand). They can be hazardous to your health.


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