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Tag: filter

Sand Filter – Does Pea Gravel Go First?

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask The Pool Guy Q & A: Someone asked a question if pea gravel should go first in the sand filter. In this video, Al responds.

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Algae Issue – Vacuum on Filter or Waste?

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Ask The Pool Guy Q&A: Should I vacuum on filter or waste? I somehow keep getting algae back into the pool.

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The Weeping Water

January 12, 2020January 13, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy

Water is Weeping through this Fiberglass Housing. If a filter gets to this stage, it must be replaced!

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Benefits of Glass Media for Sand Filter

July 10, 2017May 4, 2018 Ask the Pool Guy

Recycled glass filtration was first introduced in the 1990’s and has grown in popularity since then. Ask the Pool Guy pros highly recommend using a recycled glass media in your sand filter because it is just simply the smarter option. Read More …

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Choosing the Best Filter Media for Sand Filters

July 9, 2017June 21, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

You would think sand is the best option for any sand filter, right? Well there are some factors to take into consideration when choosing a filtration media: the cost, its effectiveness, and longevity. There are three big players in the Read More …

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Exploring Filter Media: Glass vs. Sand

July 8, 2017June 21, 2017 Ask the Pool Guy

All filters need some sort of media which filters particles from your pool water. There are many different options, one of which is glass. Glass is becoming a more popular filtration method because it is made from recycled particles and Read More …

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How A Sand Filter Works

August 7, 2016September 27, 2016 Ask the Pool Guy

We have some great photos of a recent sand change that shows how the water enters the sand filter from the top and gets pushed down through the bed of sand. (The sand has already been removed, the internal parts Read More …

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What to look for during a DE Filter Cleaning NSP 48

July 29, 2016May 1, 2020 Ask the Pool Guy
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Pentair 192326 Complete Grid Assembly Replacement Nautilus NSP 48 Pool and Spa D.E. Filter – this filter is in really bad shape. The amount of debris built up is a lot – and as a result the grids inside have Read More …

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