Swimming Pool Filters � The Truth Behind The Headlines

So, there you are sitting at your kitchen table sharing a morning cup of coffee with your same sex domestic live in partner and there in the news paper in front of you is the headlines. In bold letters it reads Swimming Pool Filter Sale...Half Off.

Does it Matter?

So, should you head on down and buy whatever they have regardless of what type or size of pool you and your �friend� have? After all, what is a pool filter anyway but some type of tank looking thing that the water goes through. What can be the big difference?

Shopping for the Best Deal

The truth, is that there is a big difference between pool filters and buying the wrong type or size can mean heading back and buying another much too soon. You �can� save money on a pool filter but you are going to have to sacrifice features or function in return.

Match the Filter to the Pump and the Pool

As far as size of your pool filter is concerned, that will be dictated by the size of your pool. Also, the size of your pool filter must correspond with the size of your pump which also corresponds to the size of your pool.

Three Basic Types

Beyond that, you have your choice of three basic types of swimming pool filters. Those are sand filters that use sand to process the pools water. Cartridge filters that use a cartridge to do the job or diatomatious earth pool filters that use a fine white powdered job to clean the water.

Get the Right Filter for Your Pool

Each type of pool filter has its own unique maintenance schedule and its own steps that have to be taken to insure that it is operating optimally. So, before you head on down and snap at the latest sale make sure that you are getting exactly what you need in the way of a swimming pool filter.