Pool filters come in three main types: sand filters (low maintenance, 5-7 year lifespan), cartridge filters (easy cleaning, 1-2 year replacement), and DE filters (finest filtration, requires backwashing every 4-6 weeks).
Pool filter lifespan depends on the type: cartridge filters last 1-2 years, sand filters last 5-7 years, and DE filters last 8-10 years. Replace when cleaning becomes ineffective or damage occurs.
Pool cartridge filters typically last 1-4 weeks between cleanings and should be completely replaced every 3-6 months depending on usage, bather load, and maintenance frequency.
Pool filters work by pumping water through filter media that traps debris, dirt, and contaminants. The three main types are sand filters (use sand to trap particles), cartridge filters (use pleated fabric), and DE filters (use diatomaceous earth powder).
No, you cannot backwash a cartridge filter. Unlike sand or DE filters, cartridge filters must be physically removed from the housing and cleaned manually with water or filter cleaner.
Pool cartridge filters work by forcing water through pleated fabric material that traps debris and contaminants. The pump pushes water from the pool through the cartridge's polyester or polypropylene fibers, which physically strain out particles as small as 10-15 microns before returning clean water to the pool.
Pool filter cleaning depends on your filter type. Cartridge filters need rinsing and rotation every 2-4 weeks, sand filters require backwashing when pressure rises 8-10 PSI, and DE filters need backwashing and fresh DE powder.
Pool filters work by forcing water through filtering media that traps debris and contaminants. The three main types are sand filters (using sand beds), cartridge filters (using pleated fabric), and DE filters (using diatomaceous earth powder).
Yes, pool cartridge filters can and should be cleaned regularly. Clean them every 2-4 weeks by removing debris, rinsing with a hose at 45-degree angle, and rotating between multiple sets for optimal performance.
Clean pool cartridge filters by removing them from the housing, rinsing with a garden hose from top to bottom, soaking in filter cleaner solution, and rotating with spare cartridges every 2-4 weeks for optimal performance.
Yes, you need to backwash your sand or DE filter when pressure rises 8-10 PSI above clean baseline, flow decreases noticeably, or water clarity diminishes. Cartridge filters cannot be backwashed.
Yes, you can clean pool filters and should do so regularly. Cartridge filters need rinsing every 2-4 weeks and deep cleaning monthly, sand filters require backwashing weekly, and DE filters need backwashing and annual teardowns.
Above ground pool filters typically last 1-2 years depending on type and usage. Cartridge filters need replacement every 2-4 weeks during season, sand filters last 3-5 years, and DE filters require annual grid replacement.
Pool cartridge filters work by trapping debris and contaminants as water flows through pleated polyester or paper media. The pleated design increases surface area for better filtration, capturing particles as small as 10-15 microns through physical straining.
No, you cannot backwash cartridge filters - they must be manually cleaned or replaced. Cartridge filters work differently than sand or DE filters and require physical cleaning with water and filter cleaner.
