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
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 …
Exploring Filter Media: Glass vs. Sand
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 …
How A Sand Filter Works
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 …
Is it time for a Sand Change?
I need to change my sand in my sand filter. How much sand do I need?
If you need to change the sand in your sand filter you should first check the label on your filter to determine your model and the amount of sand it needs. If you are unsure of the size of your Read More …
Sand Changes Recommended Every 3-5 Years
“The pool looks the clearest it ever has in 20 years of opening the pool.” SmartMesh Merlin Cover Installed 2013, Sand Change May 2014, Saline, MI – Happy Pools. Happy Customers. Happy Pool Guy! *Sand Changes are recommended every 3-5 Read More …
Sand Filtration: How to Filter Your Pool Efficiently
Filtering your pool is a must. Your filter is what removes particles of debris, dirt, algae, and any other organisms that find their way into your pool. Filtration helps to ensure your pool is as safe and as clean as Read More …