| Possibly the most important component of your | | | | filter might be best for a few reasons. First, they |
| pool equipment that you will have to purchase is | | | | are more convenient and don't require to be |
| your pool filter system. This is because without it, | | | | backwashed. Secondly, they are also less |
| your swimming pools water would quickly become | | | | expensive to purchase. |
| too dirty to swim in. | | | | Earth filters get their name from the fact that |
| The second most important component of your | | | | the use diatomatious earth to filter the water. |
| pools system would be the pump that actually | | | | Diatomatious earth looks just like fine powdered |
| powers the filter. There are several sizes and | | | | chalk. Sand filters function the same way but |
| variations of pool filters and filtration systems and | | | | they can't remove as fine of particles that an |
| which one you finally decide on will be determined | | | | earth filter can. However, sand filters can handle |
| by a number of important factors. | | | | greater amounts of water in a shorter amount of |
| The size and amount of use of your pool are two | | | | time. |
| of these factors. Other items that you may | | | | The size of the pool pump that you use for your |
| consider, are where your pool is located. For | | | | system will be determined by the size of the pool |
| instance, if your pool is located in a rural setting | | | | and the complexity of your overall system. For |
| surrounded by fields it may need more filtration | | | | instance, if you have a solar pool heater system |
| then a similar pool in a city that isn't going to have | | | | you will need a larger capacity pump to push the |
| organic debris blown into it. | | | | water through it. In the end it is always best to |
| There are three basic types of pool filters and | | | | consult an expert before you make your final |
| they are "earth filters", "sand filters" and cartridge | | | | decision on a pump and filter for your pool. |
| filters. For a smaller pool or a jacuzzi a cartridge | | | | |