Pool Filters

• There are basically 2 types of pool filters: Sand/Media Filter or Cartridge Filter.
• The choice of filter for a home pool is largely up to the homeowner.
• Either type of filter will work.
• The purpose of the pool filter is the removal of debris so that algae and other harmful bacteria have as little chance of growth as possible.
• Selecting the correct pool filter will depend on your site suitability, size of your pool and budget

Sand/Media Filters

• Sand or Media filters use a specially graded sand or glass media as the filter media.
• The water enters the tank through the diffuser.
• As the water goes down through the bed of sand or glass, the dirt and debris is trapped between the grains of the media.
• When the water reaches the bottom of the filter, it enters the laterals and is returned to the pool.
• Sand filters filter out debris down to about 30-40 microns in size.
• Glass media filters out debris down to approximately 5 microns.

Cartridge Filters

• Cartridge filters consist of a simple 2-piece tank (lid & bottom) with a cartridge inside of that tank.
• The cartridge is very similar to the air filters you can find in your car.
• Water is pushed into the tank from your pump and flows through the cartridge membrane.
• Particles and debris are trapped in the fabric and clean water returns back into the pool.
• A more compact option.
• You can expect the cartridge to filter down to about 10-20 microns.