Pool owners want different things from their pools. It’s perfectly natural then that different people would be naturally drawn to widely different types of pool filters. In this article, we’ll examine the three main types of pool filters. Because pool filter types are so different, having the right one for your needs can make all the difference between having the pool you want or being stuck with a pool (and pool filter) that just doesn’t satisfy you.
Are you the type of pool owner (either from experience or your best guess), who likes to reduce the amount of maintenance time that you put into your pool? Some pool owners want to get the tasks of pool maintenance done as quickly as possible and with the fewest complications. If these things describe you, I would recommend a cartridge type pool filter. The cartridges on this pool filter type are simple to buy and change. You will only have to change them every few weeks or months, depending on if you have a cover for your pool and the particular cartridges and pool filter that you select.
Some pool owners, on the other hand, are willing to put in a little more effort to get a filter that will last longer and be cheaper to maintain. The sand pool filter type might be exactly what these pool owners are looking for. Sand pool filters have a very inexpensive medium – sand – that they use to filter out the water. The one downside to this filter type is that the filter gets clogged and so it must be backwashed to remove sediment every few weeks.
Finally, if you’re looking for absolutely crystal clear water, there’s nothing better than diatomaceous earth. Tiny organisms called diatoms do an excellent job of filtering your water, even taking care of debris that is only 5 microns long! Like sand pool filters, diatomaceous earth pool filters must be backwashed on a fairly regular basis, but are truly the best when it comes to filtering the water for your pool.
