Written by If we want to build a swimming pool on our backyard, then we should not only think about space and swimming pool design, but also the swimming pool accessories, including pool filter. There are three types of pool filter that we can find in the market. The first type is sand filter. This filter type is using special sand as the filter media. As the water enter the filter tank, the water will be filtered and debris and dirt left on the sand, while clean water will be flowed into the pool. The filtering ability of sand filter is 40 microns, so debris or dirt under 40 microns might not be able to stay on the filter.
The second type of type a pool filter is DE filter. This filter type is using diatomaceous as the filter. This filtering media is so effective on trapping small debris or dirt as small as five to eight micron, so the filter is able to make our pool look perfectly clean. Last, but not least is Cartridge filter. This filter type uses paper cartridge. The media is not as good as diatomaceous, but the manufacturer said that this filter type is able to filter a huge amount of water, so it can be used in large swimming pool. Each swimming pool filter is divided into several types like intex filter a, so make sure to choose one that suits our swimming pool condition.