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Archives for June 2011
Backwashing A Sand Filter
Probably the second most common type of filter in the Denton area is a sand filter. Sand filters are the oldest types of filter—they were used in ancient times. They are typically very reliable and are easy to operate. The concept of a sand filter is fairly simple—sand filters are approximately 2/3 full of sand and any dirt and debris that is larger than the sand is filtered before it reaches … [Read more...] about Backwashing A Sand Filter
Backwashing A DE Filter
One of the most common types of filters in the Denton area is a diatomaceous earth (DE) filter. DE filters can filter down to less than 5 microns, which is very small. For example, a grain of salt is approximately 100 microns and the human eye can see down to approximately 40 microns. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a fine, white powder that is all-natural and is made from fossilized … [Read more...] about Backwashing A DE Filter
Cleaning Your Filter
In order for pools to remain clean and clear, they must be both biologically clean and physically clean. Biologically clean water is water that is free from harmful bacteria. Biologically clean water is achieved by maintaining proper water chemistry. Physically clean water is water that is free of particulate matter (particles and contaminants in the water that make it cloudy). Physically … [Read more...] about Cleaning Your Filter