Keep Your Filter Filtering

The industry standard for filter cleaning is that when the filter gauge shows a pressure five to ten pounds higher than a “clean” pressure, it’s time to clean the filter. All filters work by forcing water through a porous media, which traps the larger particles. When the filter media is clean, the water passes easily through, and the gauge pressure is lower. As debris is caught in the media, it’s harder to push the water through the filter, which elevates the gauge pressure. When enough debris is in the filter to clog it up by ten pounds, it’s time to clean the filter. Call us for complete backwash\cleaning instructions for your filter. We are also always glad to schedule a visit to insure your equipment is in optimal operating condition.

Test the Waters (of Your Pool)

Residential customers should test the water and make adjustments NO LESS than once a week (the more often, the better). The sanitizer in a swimming pool makes it safe for the swimmers. The pH and other chemical balances keep the pool system in good shape.

Balance Your Pool Filter & Chemistry for Clarity

Pool water clarity is dependent on two things: the effectiveness of the filter and the chemical balance in the pool. The pool’s filter provides 85% of the water clarity, and the chemicals used to treat the pool add the other 15%. Chemicals or filters alone cannot keep a pool clear. If the filter media is old it may need replacing. If the pool “balance” is wrong it needs fixing. A D.E. filter may need a manual cleaning, a sand filter may need backwashing or replacement of the sand, and a cartridge filter usually needs a thorough cleaning, but may require replacement of the cartridges. If the pool-water chemistry is okay, it’s time to perform maintenance on the filter.