How does the filter affect water quality?
The filter not only removes impurities from the water but it is responsible for proper water flow throughout the pool. If the filter is dirty, it cannot do its job. If the pressure gauge on the filter is more than 10 pounds above its normal operating pressure or if water flow out of the return jets is sluggish (i.e. two-thirds of its normal force), your filter is probably dirty and should be cleaned. Other filter issues to watch for include: • Channeling in sand filters caused by dirty sand contaminated with oils. • Backwash valves not operating properly; leaking cloudy water through the returns after backwashing the pool. • Rips in the DE support fabric, which results in DE being put into the pool water. • If the cartridge is torn, debris particles are not stopped by the filter and reenter the pool. • The hair and lint strainer is filled debris, reducing circulation rate. • The skimmer basket is filled with leaves or other debris, reducing circulation. • A suction side leak causes air
The filter not only removes impurities from the water but it is responsible for proper water flow throughout the pool. If the filter is dirty, it cannot do it’s job. If the pressure gauge on the filter is more than 10 pounds above its normal operating pressure or if water flow out of the return jets is sluggish (i.e. two-thirds of its normal force), your filter is probably dirty and should be cleaned. Other filter issues to watch for include: Channeling in sand filters caused by dirty sand contaminated with oils. Backwash valves not operating properly; leaking cloudy water through the returns after backwashing the pool. Rips in the DE support fabric, which results in DE being put into the pool water. If the cartridge is torn, debris particles are not stopped by the filter and reenter the pool. The hair and lint strainer is filled debris, reducing circulation rate. The skimmer basket is filled with leaves or other debris, reducing circulation. A suction side leak causes air to enter the
