When you own a swimming pool of
course you need to maintain it and keep it clean and in good repair. If the water is not cared for it can become
unhealthy for swimming even if it seems clear and untouched, and anyone
swimming in poor quality water can experience skin irritations and even
allergic reactions. The pool itself also
needs to be cared for properly so that it doesn't have any type of buildup when
it comes to mold and mildew, and your pool filters will play a large part in
how this maintenance happens.
Typically pool filters gently pull
the water through a type of filter and catch and trap any dirt, sediment, and
other such elements and then wash the clean water back into the swimming
area. The actual materials used to clean
out the water and to trap dirt and sediment will vary, as will the mechanics of
the pool filters themselves. In some
cases, you need to buy a specific model that is meant for the type of pool you
have, and in other cases you'll need to decide on what's best for your home or
apartment or other area.
To understand your choices when it
comes to pool filters, it's good to first have a better understanding of
how they work. You no doubt already know
that they pull the water towards this area, very gently. The water is then run through sand or a
cartridge, or other such elements that are meant to trap dirt and debris.In some cases, the water is returned through
the pool filters again for a second cleaning and for it to go back into the
swimming area.
With
cartridges for pool filters,
you'll need to replace them on a regular basis, often once per year or every
few years, depending upon your area and the other cleaning you do for your
swimming area. These often give the best
type of cleaning and are often recommended for public pools or those in
apartment complexes and hotels, since their cleanliness is most important.
D.E. pool filters are also relatively new to
the market and provide more cleaning; these use micro crystals that pick-up
dirt and sediment that is very tiny and invisible to the naked eye.
It's good to remember that pool
filters can only do so much to keep your pool clean. Some wonder why their water is murky or dirty
or why the sides of the pool do build up mildew and assume it's a problem with
the filter, but water's chemical levels and regular cleaning of the walls are
imperative. No matter the type of filter
you have, it cannot keep mold and mildew from building up if the walls are not
cleaned properly and if the water's pH is not maintained. You can even increase the life of your pool
filters by maintaining your pool according to your owner's manual and by
vacuuming it regularly as well.