Pool Filter Cartridges
Most people, especially in warmer regions of the country would love to have a pool in your backyard. However, many resist to get one because they've heard stories about how much trouble it was to maintain or how expensive it is to hire a maintenance company. Although there is some truth behind of both of these fears, maintaining your pool can be relatively simple and inexpensive if you have the correct information. Whether you're thinking about having a swimming pool New construction or seeking to reduce costs by taking over their own maintenance, the following list of important facts simplify the work and save you time and money.
- Regularly test chemicals – The largest single part of the pool maintenance is to maintain proper water chemistry. This will prevent the growth of algae and bacteria, which can be difficult to stop once it starts. Simple test kits can be purchased at any swimming pool supply center home improvement.
- Maintaining adequate Water Chemistry – Hay, first, five elements of water chemistry that need to be audited on a regular basis. Chlorine disinfects water, killing bacteria, which maintains the clarity of the water and prevents algae growth. Levels acceptable chlorine is between 0.5 and 3.0 ppm.
- PH measures the acidic water quality. Acceptable levels are between 7.2 and 7.6 ppm.
- T otal Alkalinity – a measure of alkaline materials in water. Acceptable levels are between 80 and 120 ppm.
- Calcium Hardness – The measure of calcium dissolved in water. Acceptable levels are between 250 and 500 ppm.
- Stabilizer (cyanuric acid) – stabilizes the chlorine in the water preventing it from being absorbed too quickly by the sun. Acceptable levels are between 30 and 60 ppm.
Clean filters regularly – as circulates pool water, dirt and other small debris are captured in the filter. This makes it necessary to do regular cleaning. How to make this process depends on the type of filter you have.
- Arena – This is by far the most pool filters in common use. The operating mode is, as water is circulated through the sand traps small particles of dirt and prevents it from being distributed to the pool. As large quantities of waste obstruct the sand, increasing the filter pressure and flow is reduced. Sand filters are cleaned by washing. What is the process of reversing the flow of water through Sand to lose the water line. The amount of use determines how often to do.
- Cartridge – These filters are composed of one or more cartridges made of pleated mesh material, which catches the debris. Cleaning is simple. Just remove the filters and clean with a water hose, then reinstall. Like sand filters, where the frequency of cleaning depends on the size of the pool and the filter and the amount of use of the pool.
- DE Filters – These are extremely efficient filter cartridge consisting of a fine mesh fabric coated with a fine white powder called diatomaceous earth. Dust traps even the tiniest of particles. When the pressure rises filter must be backwashed to clean the trapped debris. The difference is, unlike the sand, when a filter backwash, empty the dust beside the rubble and must be replaced by the addition of more through the skimmer.
For more detailed instructions on cleaning and maintenance of specific filter, refer to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Clean Regularly Skimmers – Skimmers trap large debris like leaves, insects, and other trash, preventing it from being absorbed by the filter. The removable baskets should be cleaned once or twice times a week, depending on the amount of waste.
Brushing and vacuuming – Most aspiration is performed by the pump and filter system. Dirt and other small particles can be brushed into the main drain it takes on the filter or vacuuming can be done with a vacuum head connected to an extension pole with a hose running to the skimmer, which also has the remains in the filter. Automatic sweepers and vacuum cleaners have become very popular and make the cleanup much easier on the homeowner.
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Glenn Whitehead is a former general contractor with over 25 years experience in the construction industry in Houston, TX. He is currently the webmaster of YourselfHomeRepair.com, a do it yourself home repair and improvement site with how to articles, tips for finding contractors, and help preparing contract documents
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