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You have three main types of pool filters... Sand, Cartridge or DE (diatomaceous earth). Although they all filter pool water - the mechanics of each are different. To view schematics of all, take a look at these links:
http://www.poolpartsonline.com/s-12-filter-parts-cartridge.aspx
http://www.poolpartsonline.com/s-11-filter-parts-de.aspx
http://www.poolpartsonline.com/s-4-filter-parts-sand.aspx
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What are some of the things you can buy at intheswim?
Intheswim is a store where someone can purchase a variety of products. Some of these products include; Automatic Pool Cleaners, Pool Pumps and filters, Pool Heaters, Salt Chlorine Generators, Filter Cartridges and Pool Parts,
How often should I clean my pool?
The cleaning schedules varies from filter to filter, but a general guideline on any swimming pool filter is to take a reading when the filter is clean, then clean the pool filter when the pressure rises about 10 psi.
Where does the water come from when backwashing a pool filter?
From the pool
Difference of a pool skimmer and pool filter?
A pool skimmer is generally built into the side of or around the top of a swimming pool in order to skim debris from the surface of the water. A pool filter is built into the plumbing in order to filter fine debris from the water itself.
Is Salt filter better than DE filter for pool?
Salt is not a filter, it is added to pool water to allow a chlorine generator to operate.
Pool Filter?
form_title=Pool Filter form_header=Pool service professionals are available to help you with all of your pool filtration needs. Are you having problems with the filtration system of your pool?*= () Yes () No Do you need a pool filter installed?*= () Yes () No Is your pool above ground or in ground?*= () Above ground () In ground Is your pool a chlorine or salt water pool?*= () Chlorine () Salt water
Should you cover a green pool while waiting for the new filter parts to arrive or will that make it worse?
Cover it, the sunlight feeds the Algae.
How often do you change the pool filter?
You don't have to change the pool filter for years Unless it gets damaged. You do however have to clean the pool filter whenever the presure leading to the filter gets too high. This indicates a dirty filter that is not allowing water to get through effectively.
Pool sand filter is making your pool green?
The sand filter wont make a pool green this happens a s a result of algae.
How do you bypass pool filter?
To bypass a non functioning pool filter, or to keep your pool filter in pristine condition, first you need to back wash the pool. Once the pool has been back washed, you will need a leaf skimmer, a telescoping pole, a tile brush, a pumice stone, an algae brush, and a pool vacuum.
What is the difference between filter and recirculate on a pool pump?
First of I think you may be referring to the pool filter not the pump. "Filter" runs the water thru the filter thus filtering the water. Recirculate, I believe, bypasses the filter media and sends the water back to the pool unfiltered. K
Do you need to clean filter at bottom of pool?
There is no filter at the bottom of a pool. Perhaps you are looking at the hydrostatic valve which is there in case your pool is emptied and Will make sure that the pool wont float in ground water.
