Your pool is a great place where you can de-stress and spend time with your family. It is the designated fun zone of the house and can be the place where you bond with your family and close ones. But taking care of it is also important. It is a fragile ecosystem that needs constant care and daily maintenance. And filters are a very big part of it. They are like the kidney of the "fibreglass pools" that get rid of all the contaminants that may be present there. If your water is a bit cloudy then there is a chance that your filter needs immediate attention.
Here Is How You Can Upgrade Your Pool’s Filter
Remove The Filter
Different filters will need different approaches to remove the filters. After you are done removing them, also get the skimmer basket and empty it out. Skimmer baskets usually have all the large contaminants that might have entered the pool system. These include the leaves, bugs, flowers, and twigs.
After you are done getting the filter out, wash it properly and see whether there are any signs of damage. A damaged filter will no longer do its job properly so it is in your best interest to change it immediately. If your water has been getting cloudy this could be a possible reason.
Filters not only filter out these big contaminants but also smaller ones like dust. A damaged pool filter will not be able to do this and you will have a dirty pool.
Widen The Pump Hole
Your pool pump is responsible for the circulation of water throughout the pool. It takes the water from the pool to the filter and pumps it back after filtration is done. It is an important part of your pool’s ecosystem that will determine many things going forward.
You can widen or enlarge the hole of the pump to allow more water to flow through the pump. A larger hole improves circulation and also the flow of the water. Now more water can go through the pump and your filtration times will be reduced too. It is a totally reversible thing that you should take advantage of.
For Cartridge Pool Filters
If you have a cartridge pool filter here are a few things you can do for better pool filter functionality:
Filter Cleaner
As the name suggests it cleans the filter of your fibreglass pool so that they can perform at their best. Soak your cartridges overnight and the cleaner will clear all the clogs that might be there in the system. After you are done soaking them for a night you should wash them thoroughly.
Pool Clarifier
They act as coagulants and lump up the dirt and any other unwanted thing in your pool. They are easy to use and the lumps can be filtered out very easily later on. But beware, if you use more clarifiers than needed it will make the pool cloudy and muddy. Fibreglass pools are easier to clean and also easier to maintain in the long run.
Read the instructions on the label carefully and only use the recommended amount.
Pulp Fibre
Adding a small amount of pulp fibre to the skimmer basket can do wonders for your pool. The filter will be able to catch smaller particles and you will have a cleaner pool in no time. They increase the filtration prowess of the pool and give you a cleaner pool too.
Sand Pool Filters
These are the easiest to maintain and operate pool systems and do not need many specialised things to do so.
Filter cleaner
A sand pool filter can also benefit from a pool cleaner as you can use them to improve efficiency. They are stronger than the other variants so it is important that you get something, especially for sand filters.
Before every backwash use the sand filter cleaner and leave it overnight. After that perform the backwash and you will have clean and clear water in no time. Sand filters are easy to maintain and operate but that doesn’t mean that you should be lax in their maintenance.
Aluminium Sulphate
Popularly known as alum, when mixed with water it forms gelatin like material that coagulates with the dirt and other things in the pool. They are commonly seen in public pools when they are being cleaned.
As a rule of thumb, you have to use about 1 pound of alum for every square foot of your pool’s filter area. It will get all the contaminants to the sand bed and when the water passes through it again, the alum and contaminants will be filtered out.
Slime Bag
It is a quick cleaning hack that can help you add a secondary filter to your pool in no time. It is great for any type of pool filter but when paired with sand filters it becomes a great option.
The slime bag traps all the finer contaminants that might not be filtered by the pool’s own system. Sandbeds have varying performance and if it is not up to the mark, adding a slimebag is a great way to add more pool functionality.
Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters
Known for their superior filtration as compared to the other two, these are great filter types but expensive to install.
Pool Enzymes
Oils cannot be processed by any type of pool filter. These leak into the pool from our lotions and sun tanning oils and can cause problems later on.
Dicapool Perlite
You can use this instead of DE powder in your pool and get great results over time. They are all-natural and are easier to handle than D.E. too.
DE Filter Bumping
You can backwash a DE filter for 10-15 seconds and cause a bump. This lowers filter pressure and increases water flow. Turn on and off the pump 2-3 times and you will see a significant difference.
Conclusion
If you have more doubts regarding the upgrading of your pool filter, feel free to contact us. Our experts have years of experience when it comes to pool filters and will be more than willing to help you.
Your pool is a great place where you can de-stress and spend time with your family. It is the designated fun zone of the house and can be the place where you bond with your family and close ones. But taking care of it is also important. It is a fragile ecosystem that needs constant care and daily maintenance. And filters are a very big part of it. They are like the kidney of the "fibreglass pools" that get rid of all the contaminants that may be present there. If your water is a bit cloudy then there is a chance that your filter needs immediate attention.
Here Is How You Can Upgrade Your Pool’s Filter
Remove The Filter
Different filters will need different approaches to remove the filters. After you are done removing them, also get the skimmer basket and empty it out. Skimmer baskets usually have all the large contaminants that might have entered the pool system. These include the leaves, bugs, flowers, and twigs.
After you are done getting the filter out, wash it properly and see whether there are any signs of damage. A damaged filter will no longer do its job properly so it is in your best interest to change it immediately. If your water has been getting cloudy this could be a possible reason.
Filters not only filter out these big contaminants but also smaller ones like dust. A damaged pool filter will not be able to do this and you will have a dirty pool.
Widen The Pump Hole
Your pool pump is responsible for the circulation of water throughout the pool. It takes the water from the pool to the filter and pumps it back after filtration is done. It is an important part of your pool’s ecosystem that will determine many things going forward.
You can widen or enlarge the hole of the pump to allow more water to flow through the pump. A larger hole improves circulation and also the flow of the water. Now more water can go through the pump and your filtration times will be reduced too. It is a totally reversible thing that you should take advantage of.
For Cartridge Pool Filters
If you have a cartridge pool filter here are a few things you can do for better pool filter functionality:
Filter Cleaner
As the name suggests it cleans the filter of your fibreglass pool so that they can perform at their best. Soak your cartridges overnight and the cleaner will clear all the clogs that might be there in the system. After you are done soaking them for a night you should wash them thoroughly.
Pool Clarifier
They act as coagulants and lump up the dirt and any other unwanted thing in your pool. They are easy to use and the lumps can be filtered out very easily later on. But beware, if you use more clarifiers than needed it will make the pool cloudy and muddy. Fibreglass pools are easier to clean and also easier to maintain in the long run.
Read the instructions on the label carefully and only use the recommended amount.
Pulp Fibre
Adding a small amount of pulp fibre to the skimmer basket can do wonders for your pool. The filter will be able to catch smaller particles and you will have a cleaner pool in no time. They increase the filtration prowess of the pool and give you a cleaner pool too.
Sand Pool Filters
These are the easiest to maintain and operate pool systems and do not need many specialised things to do so.
Filter cleaner
A sand pool filter can also benefit from a pool cleaner as you can use them to improve efficiency. They are stronger than the other variants so it is important that you get something, especially for sand filters.
Before every backwash use the sand filter cleaner and leave it overnight. After that perform the backwash and you will have clean and clear water in no time. Sand filters are easy to maintain and operate but that doesn’t mean that you should be lax in their maintenance.
Aluminium Sulphate
Popularly known as alum, when mixed with water it forms gelatin like material that coagulates with the dirt and other things in the pool. They are commonly seen in public pools when they are being cleaned.
As a rule of thumb, you have to use about 1 pound of alum for every square foot of your pool’s filter area. It will get all the contaminants to the sand bed and when the water passes through it again, the alum and contaminants will be filtered out.
Slime Bag
It is a quick cleaning hack that can help you add a secondary filter to your pool in no time. It is great for any type of pool filter but when paired with sand filters it becomes a great option.
The slime bag traps all the finer contaminants that might not be filtered by the pool’s own system. Sandbeds have varying performance and if it is not up to the mark, adding a slimebag is a great way to add more pool functionality.
Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters
Known for their superior filtration as compared to the other two, these are great filter types but expensive to install.
Pool Enzymes
Oils cannot be processed by any type of pool filter. These leak into the pool from our lotions and sun tanning oils and can cause problems later on.
Dicapool Perlite
You can use this instead of DE powder in your pool and get great results over time. They are all-natural and are easier to handle than D.E. too.
DE Filter Bumping
You can backwash a DE filter for 10-15 seconds and cause a bump. This lowers filter pressure and increases water flow. Turn on and off the pump 2-3 times and you will see a significant difference.
Conclusion
If you have more doubts regarding the upgrading of your pool filter, feel free to contact us. Our experts have years of experience when it comes to pool filters and will be more than willing to help you.
