Above ground pool pump and filter systems

Guide To Picking a Pool Filter
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Are you looking for the right pool filter to keep your swimming pool sparkling clean? With so many different types of pool filters available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming to say the least. But don’t stress; this handy pool filter buying guide will help you decide which swimming pool filter is the right one for you. After all, a good pool filter is an essential part of a clean, healthy pool. Choose a Filter to Match Your Pool Type and Size The pool filter and pool pump go hand in hand to act as the filtration system in your pool, circulating and cleaning the water to keep it free of harmful bacteria and dirt. When purchasing a pool filter, make sure that the filter you choose is sized properly for your pool pump and your swimming pool. A pool pump for a large pool with a higher flow rate pumps more gallons per minute (gpm) and will function properly with a larger pool filter. Smaller pool pumps for smaller pools should be paired with smaller pool filters. A popular

There are 3 main types of above ground pool filter systems that one should be aware of when shopping for swimming pool equipment: (1) Sand, (2) Cartridge and (3) Diatomaceous Earth (DE). You should know that an above ground pool could be properly maintained with any one of these systems.

Sand Filter System

A sand filter consists of a hollow tank on a stand that is filled with pool filter sand. The water is pushed through the bed of sand and removed through a set of lateral tubes at the bottom. While the water is traveling through the sand, fine debris and particles become trapped within the grains of sand clarifying your pool water. Sand filters remove particles as small as 20 microns. The filter sand can last 5-10 years between changes giving you a very economical filtration system.

Cartridge Filter System

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. You can expect the cartridge to filter down to about 10 microns.

D.E. Filter Systems

D.E. filter systems use diatomaceous earth powder to filter your pool water. The powder that you add to the skimmer coats the grids or tubes that are inside the tank and particles and debris become trapped in the powder. D.E. filters offer superior water clarity filtering down to 5 microns, because they pick up such small particles they will lose pressure faster than other types of filters and require more maintenance than sand or cartridge above ground pool filter systems.

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What filter system is better of an above

Diatomaceous earth filters are the most effective of the three filter options for above-ground pools. With its ability to remove particles as small as 2 microns, this model from Hayward is one of the best in this category.

What size pump and filter for my above

Round above ground swimming pools: Swimming pools up to 24 ft. around, a 1 horsepower pool pump is needed. Swimming pools over 24 ft. around, a 1.5 horsepower pool pump is needed.

What pump do I need for my above

For round above ground pools up to 24 ft. ( pools with less than 15,300 gallons) use a 1 HP pump. For round above ground pools over 24 ft. (pools with more than 15.300 gallons) use a 1.5 HP pump.

Do I leave my above

Yes, you want to run your pool pump for at least eight hours every day to complete at least one turnover cycle. But that doesn't mean it has to be eight hours straight. Again, refer to those non-peak utility hours.