subject: Cartridge Pool Filters - Ensuring Optimum Performance [print this page] Setting up a swimming pool in the backyard has become a trend these days. However, purifying impurities suspended in the water of the pool so as to keep it clean can be quite overwhelming. Stepping in to the shoes of traditional filters like D.E and Sand pool filters, Cartridge pool filters have played a significant role in not just cleaning the pool filters but also maintaining the hygiene of pool water.
The filtration device of these filters has a cartridge inside them which is made up of pleats of fine filaments made up of polyester filtration material which in turn trap dirt, debris and other impurities of particle size as small as 8-25 microns.
With pool filter cartridges around, pool maintenance has become very simple, as the need of backwashing has been completely eliminated. Since, these filters have larger area than other traditional filters; they remain unclogged for a longer time which in turn ensures better performance. This means these filters need to be cleaned once or twice per swimming season.
Cleaning of these type of filters is quite simple and could be done by simply washing the filtering medium with a garden hose. Though the cleansing procedure is quite simple yet the introduction of replacement filter parts that can be used to replace clogged ones have made the entire process all the more simple. So, the hassle of washing coagulated cartridges could be got rid of by simply replacing them.
These filter parts are quite easy to install as compared to other pool cleaning equipments. These Filters are available in different sizes and therefore fit properly in pool or spa of different sizes.
One important thing that you need to keep in mind is that the cartridges you consider purchasing for your swimming pool filter should be of high quality. Cheaper products may contain low quality filtering materials and you may even end up damaging your filters. Consequently, you should purchase cartridge filters from reputed brands and shop from popular dealers, so that you don't have to worry about quality, even if the cost is high initially.
Besides the aforesaid things, some other tips which you need to follow so as to ensure better performance and longer life includes ensuring proper pool water chemistry which otherwise can cause wear and tear of cartridges. Always keep a watch on the pressure gauge to keep a track of the pressure. Avoid using stiff brushes and high pressure washer while cleaning your cartridge filter. Last but not the least, always keep two alternate set of cartridges and replace the dirty one with the clean one while the former is being cleaned up.
