Pool filter plays a big role in the cleanliness and good condition of the pool. But before you purchase one for your pool, let me discuss first the different types of pool filter and their mechanism.

1. Sand Filter

Sand filter uses a unique type of sand in its filtration system. It works by forcing the water through a tank to the bed of sand where dirt and debris are trapped. The clean water and dirty water are being separated by lateral tubes and then pushed to the sand where all the solid particles are filtered out. Afterwards, the filtered water are sent back to the pool.

2. Diatomaceous Earth Filter (DE Filter)

This pool filter utilizes diatomaceous earth for its filtration system. It constructed with plastic grids laid over a special fabric that effectively sorts out all the unwanted dirt and debris. It works by pushing the water through the fabric where solid particles are filtered out. DE filter has the ability to filter even the smallest particle unlike the sand filter.

3. Cartridge Filter

Among the three types of pool filter, cartridge filter is the cheapest. It has a unique paper filter inside wherein the water is scanned from dirt and debris while passing through it. Unlike the sand and DE filter, cartridge filter cannot filter large-sized debris and dirt. It should also be cleaned regularly to prevent the filter from clogging.

Cold season hinders pool-lovers to enjoy swimming in their precious pools. This happens especially during the off-season. However, installing pool heater in your pool can take away the boredom brought by the winter season.

Pool heater is a device that works by increasing the temperature of the water and keeping it warm throughout the swimming time. Check out the steps below on how to install a pool heater in your pool:

1.    Determine the size of the pool heater to be used by calculating the surface area of the swimming pool. Usually, a 120,000 BTU pool heater is required for a 500 square feet pool.

2.    Clean the pool water using a pool vacuum. You also need to check the pH level of the water because it has to be balanced before the installation of pool heater.

3.    Clean the pool filter and skimmer by removing all the dirt and debris accumulated in the surface of these devices.

4.    Position the pool heater on ground level two to five feet away from the turned-off pool filter. Attach a 1 ¼ inch PVC pipe from the filter return valve to the inlet valve of the heater. Attach another PVC pipe from the outlet valve of the heater to the return valve in the pool. Make sure that the parts are securely attached and intact.

5.    Check for any leaks in PVC pipes installed by turning on the pool filter. If there are no found leaks, set the heater thermostat to the desired temperature.