Pool filters?
Sep 2nd 2009, 2:33 am
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Pool filters?
Anybody had a cartridge filter and changed to sand? I am contemplating this as my cartridge filters are not up to our leafy pool.
I don't want to cut the trees down by the way, our possums live there.
I don't want to cut the trees down by the way, our possums live there.
Sep 2nd 2009, 2:36 am
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Re: Pool filters?
Doesn't your skimmer box basket catch your leaves?
Sep 2nd 2009, 2:41 am
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It does if I empty that and the leaf eater 3 times a day. The filters are meant to last 18 months but mines are stuffed after 6 and I'm over spending 300 bucks every six months and even more over cleaning the filters 3 times a week. It's doing my head in. They lose suction when the pressure goes and the kreepy stops...
I thought the sand would be less work?
I thought the sand would be less work?
Sep 2nd 2009, 4:03 am
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Re: Pool filters?
It does if I empty that and the leaf eater 3 times a day. The filters are meant to last 18 months but mines are stuffed after 6 and I'm over spending 300 bucks every six months and even more over cleaning the filters 3 times a week. It's doing my head in. They lose suction when the pressure goes and the kreepy stops...
I thought the sand would be less work?
I thought the sand would be less work?
Sep 2nd 2009, 4:27 am
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Re: Pool filters?
I used to have a cartirdge filter and it was a complete pain.
Since changing to sand I couldnt be happier.
just do it..... its SOOO much easier.
Since changing to sand I couldnt be happier.
just do it..... its SOOO much easier.
Sep 2nd 2009, 6:03 am
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Get a filter with Zeobrite as an alternative to sand. Apparently it cleans the water better and requires less backwashing. I recently replaced our 25yo old system that had packed with a new Hayward (?) pump, motor and filter setup. It cost about $1700 installed (required a lot of work).
New setup works very well.
New setup works very well.
Sep 2nd 2009, 12:43 pm
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Re: Pool filters?
Get a filter with Zeobrite as an alternative to sand. Apparently it cleans the water better and requires less backwashing. I recently replaced our 25yo old system that had packed with a new Hayward (?) pump, motor and filter setup. It cost about $1700 installed (required a lot of work).
New setup works very well.
New setup works very well.
Does it rinse the sand or something?
JTL
Sep 2nd 2009, 10:15 pm
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You've never backwashed your pool?! Yes, it cleans the sand - you should do it regularly.
Sep 3rd 2009, 10:02 am
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I fail to see how changing to a sand filter would have any effect on leaves clogging the thing up.
I've never had a sand filter but cartridge ones are dead easy to keep clean - snap off the cover and hose them down - all of a minute's work. No sand conditioning, backwashing, juggling valves.........
I've never had a sand filter but cartridge ones are dead easy to keep clean - snap off the cover and hose them down - all of a minute's work. No sand conditioning, backwashing, juggling valves.........
Sep 3rd 2009, 11:02 am
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Re: Pool filters?
I fail to see how changing to a sand filter would have any effect on leaves clogging the thing up.
I've never had a sand filter but cartridge ones are dead easy to keep clean - snap off the cover and hose them down - all of a minute's work. No sand conditioning, backwashing, juggling valves.........
I've never had a sand filter but cartridge ones are dead easy to keep clean - snap off the cover and hose them down - all of a minute's work. No sand conditioning, backwashing, juggling valves.........