Hayward Pool Filters

There's nothing quite like the sparkling blue appeal of a pool on a hot summer's day. Keeping it that way is the pool's filter, which helps to remove debris from the water. Without a filter, that beautiful pool would soon be a green swamp, home to midges and other insects. Because the filter does a lot of work circulating all that water, it's best to choose quality products that are suited to your pool size. A well known name in pool equipment, it is a safe choice to go with a Hayward pool filter.

Once you've decided to use a Hayward pool filter you will be presented with a variety of options. There are three main types of filter to choose from, and what you decide on will depend on the size of your pool and your budget. Sand filters are a very popular choice. The idea is simple: dirty water is strained through packed sand, and the dirt filtered out, giving you sparkling clean water. Dirt build up in the pool sand also adds to the filtering action. This is a high-maintenance filter, and needs to be manually backwashed often during the summer season in order to keep it running well. Despite this, it is an economical and adequate method as the sand is cheap to replace.

Cartridge filters generally remove more dirt than a sand filter, and require less maintenance. Often the cartridge need only be removed and hosed clean when performance drops. There are replacement filters available. One such product is the Swim Clear cartridge filter from Hayward. Pool filters such as these come in a variety of sizes. Check with your local pool supply shop as to what size is best for your pool. The friendly staff at Top Dog Pool Supply in Bakersfield will be happy to help you make the right decision. Pool products from filters to pumps to pool spares may also be bought from their online store.

Depending on the type of cartridge filter you buy, be aware that cheaper makes will need more frequent replacement of the inner cartridge filter. New technology has created filters that last longer, and need even less maintenance. Sometimes these filter elements need only be replaced every two to three years, making them an extremely practical choice. Hayward pool filters come in a range of types suitable for you and your budget, and you can choose a filter suitable for either an above-ground or in-ground pool.

The final type of pool filter is the diatomaceous earth filter, or the D.E. filter as it is more commonly known. This is the top filter in terms of performance and water clarity. It can remove elements as small as five microns, compared to the twenty five for the sand filter, and ten microns for cartridge. Anything smaller than thirty five microns is just about impossible to see. Harvard pool filters include the Pro-Grid DE filters, which are also available from Top Dog Pool Supply.