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This "44 Seconds With Frank" episode is all about pool filters. Frank has 44 seconds to answer each listener question. Frank discusses the benefits and disadvantages of DE diatomaceous earth pool filters, cartridge pool filters, and sand filters.
00:00 - 00:52 intro
00:53 - What is the best type of filter for your pool?
depends on personal wants and needs, ease of maintenance and filtration quality
01:45 - What are the pros and cons of a cartridge filter?
cartridge filters down to 10 to 20 microns, no backwashing, cartridges have to be replaced typically every 2 to 3 years, filter has to be broken down and cleaned regularly
02:32 - What are the pros and cons of a DE filter?
excellent filtration down to 3 to 5 microns, has to be backwashed so there is a loss of water, de diatomaceous earth is an inhalation hazard and a carcinogen, de filters have to be broken down and cleaned regularly
03:25 - What are the pros and cons of a sand filter?
easiest maintenance, sand has poor filtration of 20 to 40 microns, sand filters with glass media filter almost as well as DE filters 5 to 7 microns, sand filters have to be backwashed so there is water loss
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This "44 Seconds With Frank" episode is all about pool filters. Frank has 44 seconds to answer each listener question. Frank discusses the benefits and disadvantages of DE diatomaceous earth pool filters, cartridge pool filters, and sand filters.
00:00 - 00:52 intro
00:53 - What is the best type of filter for your pool?
depends on personal wants and needs, ease of maintenance and filtration quality
01:45 - What are the pros and cons of a cartridge filter?
cartridge filters down to 10 to 20 microns, no backwashing, cartridges have to be replaced typically every 2 to 3 years, filter has to be broken down and cleaned regularly
02:32 - What are the pros and cons of a DE filter?
excellent filtration down to 3 to 5 microns, has to be backwashed so there is a loss of water, de diatomaceous earth is an inhalation hazard and a carcinogen, de filters have to be broken down and cleaned regularly
03:25 - What are the pros and cons of a sand filter?
easiest maintenance, sand has poor filtration of 20 to 40 microns, sand filters with glass media filter almost as well as DE filters 5 to 7 microns, sand filters have to be backwashed so there is water loss
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