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Swimming pool filters are a key piece of equipment within the pool filtration system. Water is pumped through the filter by your pool pump, capturing any debris within the filter elements or filter media before returning it back to the swimming pool. 

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Pool Filter FAQs

Types of Pool Filters

There are two main types of pool filters: cartridge filters and sand filters. Cartridge filters are a cylindrical tank with a paper element inside. Sand filters are a larger round tank, usually 60 to 80 cm in diameter and filled with sand or glass filtration media.

Cartridge Filters VS Sand Filters: Maintenance

Cartridge filters require far more maintenance, with the internal element requiring cleaning, and are known to clog quite easily, especially with heavy debris and pool chemicals. Sand filters have a much larger capacity and have little to no issues with clogging while using pool chemicals.

Tip: If a filter cartridge is clogged, it can usually be remedied by giving it a good hose down with a Water TechniX Waterwand or a soak in some specially formulated Water TechniX Filter Cleaning Solution

Cartridge Filters VS Sand Filters: Cost

Initially, cartridge filter systems cost less to set-up than sand filter systems, but if we look at it on a long-term basis, the costs will eventually even out after 5 years. 

Cartridge Filters VS Sand Filters: Clarity 

In a perfect world cartridge filters provide better water clarity due to their ability to filter out smaller particles. But in reality, cloudy water is usually the result of a dirty or poor performing filter. Cleaning a cartridge filter can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, and would use 200 to 300 litres of water (via a hose) to clean. The Sand Filter cleaning process (depending on size) Takes about 2-3 minutes via backwashing.

Check out this blog post for more information on the differences between Cartridge Filters and Pool Sand Filters. 

Pro Tip: When choosing pool filters, it’s always better to oversize. Oversizing your pool filter means that you will have longer cycles in between filter cleaning or backwashes. Oversized filters will also reduce the overall stress on your pool pumps by allowing your filters to catch more dirt and debris before the pressure increases. 

Read more about how to size your filter here and on how to size your pool pump here. 

Why buy a Pool Filter from Mr Pool Man?

Mr Pool Man has the widest range of pool filters suitable for the Australian climate. Every pool filter model is tested in-house and our team of pool experts are familiar with each one we carry on the online shop so they can answer all of your pool filter concerns before and after purchase! All pool filter purchases also ship free!

How long do pool filters last?

The non-wearing parts of a pool filter should last anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Other parts like filter media are considered consumable and can last anywhere from 1 to 3 years depending on usage conditions. Servicable parts like valves and gauges are typically replaced every 3 to 5 years. 

To increase the lifespan of your pool filters, make sure to clean your pool filters every so often.

How often should you replace sand in a pool filter?

Pool filter sand is usually good for up to 5 years before they need replacing but you may see a decrease in performance after three or four years. 

Check out our guide to replacing pool filter sand here