Swimming Pools & Spas

Proper backwashing of your pools sand filter is one way to keep it filtering properly, and to ensure it does not build up dangerous amounts of pressure. Sand filters use sand to filter your pools...

Assuming that pool equipment is properly matched, sand filters should operate under normal maintenance for three to five years without needing major service. However, problems can arise that are...

DE filters and sand filters are used to help keep swimming pool water clear of debris. DE stands for diatomaceous earth.

They keep the bugs off the surface, keep falling leaves under control, and provide the suction power to vacuum dirt and debris off the bottom--pool filters are the one indispensable component of...

If you must vacuum your pool with a sand filter, you need to do it correctly. The sand is a filtering device that needs special attention after you clean the pool if the water looks a little...

In order to keep a pool looking clean and beautiful, both in-ground and above-ground pools have a filtration system which takes out particles and solids that can make pools appear cloudy or even...

Private swimming pools require daily maintenance to function properly. Providing a safe swimming environment requires daily chemical level balancing and routine cleaning. Buildup of bacteria and...

Having a pool during the summer is one of life's greatest pleasures. Your skin baking in the sun, the cool water against your face, the thrill of the diving board--all these little things add up...

The pool filter is one of the most important components when it comes to your pool. It must be kept clean, backwashed or replaced for your pool to remain clean and safe for swimming. There are...

Ok, your pool turned green on you. Your kneejerk reaction is to blast the pool with chlorine. That would be the wrong thing to do in many cases. Here's what you should do and the correct order to...

A pool can get sand from external sources or the filter. Check your yard and your neighbors' yards, local construction sites, any type of nearby home improvements and vacant areas. Wind can blow...

Nothing lasts forever. Things wear out...including the sand in your sand filter. Here's what a pool tech would do in order to check out your filter to determine if the sand is needing replacement....

Jacuzzi makes three types of filters for use in swimming pools and spas: high-rate sand filters, diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filters and cartridge filters. Each does a good job keeping the water...

If your Jacuzzi diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filter is not filtering properly, there are several steps you can take to identify and correct the problem. The most common symptom of a filter problem is...

The Pentair FNS Plus pool filter is a diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filter which removes impurities from pool water down to as small as 5 microns. Regular filter cleaning is important to keep the...

Sooner or later your pool is going to turn cloudy. It happens to everyone in time. Often it happens after a pool party or heavy rain. Don't panic...there's a lot of easy things to do to fix the...

A DE pool filter is the most efficient pool filtration system made. One pass of water through the DE filter is equal to 10 passes through a sand filter or 3 passes through a cartridge filter....

Is your pool GREEN? Are you breeding mosquitoes? Do your neighbors hate you? Even with an automatic pool robot, you may still find that your pool gets out of balance after storms or during the...

The health of your swimmers and life of your pool will depend on its maintenance. Cleaning an above ground pool is not hard and with new innovative technology. The best way to keep your pool clean...

The ideal swimming pool has clear water that is sufficiently sanitized and healthy for you and your family to enjoy. To achieve that goal, a number of things are required, including a good...

So you want to install a sand filter? If you are strong, patient and handy you can do it yourself and save some money on labor while doing it.

Sand in a swimming pool sand filter needs to be cleaned every year. The more you clean it, the longer it will last. Swimming pool filter sand is a specialized sand that is very course with...

Your swimming pool's filtration system is your first line of defense against algae and bacteria, so it's essential that you keep it in good running order. One of the most important maintenance...

Don't know how to backwash your sand filter or even if you need to? Backwashing is something that needs to be done at least every 2 weeks to keep your pool sparkling. Follow these simple...

Hayward makes several kinds of pool filters, including sand and cartridge filters. Sand filters is the most common type of filter used for pools and is rather simple to clean and use. Typically,...

Filters are vital to a pools cleanliness and pressure. The filter helps eliminate the smallest debris to a large amount of dirt that gets into the pool's water. The filter also assists the...

Does it seem like you need to run your filter longer to get the water clear and keep it that way? Is your sand filter not keeping the pool very clear anymore? I've got a few ideas on what may be...

Does it seem like you just backwashed your DE filter and it's already built up pressure? Now you need to do it again. I've got the answer! ...More tricks of the trade from a former swimming pool...

POOL FILTER SERVICE TRICKS OF THE TRADE FROM FORMER POOL PROFESSIONAL

TRICKS OF THE TRADE FROM A FORMER POOL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL

TRICKS OF THE TRADE FROM A FORMER POOL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL

Swimming pools can get expensive to maintain. After several years of keeping one up, I have discovered the best way to keep it looking good without spending as much on chemicals.

When it comes to swimming pool filters, you have a variety of choices to use. Most pools use sand filters, but other popular options include diatomaceous earth (DE), zeolite and cartridge filters....

Multiport valves go by a variety of names including the filter control valve, the backwash valve or the Vari-Flo valve. The multiport valve controls the direction and flow of the water in your...

While some pool experts believe chlorine lock doesn't exist, others recognize that an imbalance in your swimming pool chemicals results in problems with the pool's water. Chlorine lock results...

Keeping your swimming pool clean means knowing some pool maintenance that you can do yourself. The two main kinds of filters are sand and diatomaceous earth (DE). Either filter helps to keep your...

Is your above ground pool driving you crazy due to algae. Ours did and I tried an inexpensive way to fix it. I have done the research so you do not have to.

You've just moved to a new house with a gorgeous blue swimming pool. You now have the task of keeping that pool clean. In a perfect world, you hire a pool man to come and service your pool for...

Many people are discouraged from buying a house with a swimming pool in the backyard because they feel intimidated by the amount and difficulty of the work to maintain it. But once you get the...