 Cartridge
Filters
Top of the line in quality are the Sta rite
pool cartridge filters. For smaller pools Sta Rite offers the
Posi-Flo II and for larger swimming pools they offer the System 3 modular
media filters.
In most areas Sta rite pool cartridge
filters are less expensive than diatomaceous earth filters but cost more
that sand filters. However pool cartridge filters are more popular because
of the minimal maintenance involved. They are a good compromise
between the inefficiency of a sand filter and the problems associated with
a D.E. filter. These cartridge Star-Rite swimming pool filters can trap particles as
small as 5 to 10 microns in size (dirt impossible to see with the naked
eye).
Cartridge filters have been around for some
time, but they seem to be gaining in popularity in many parts of the
country. They consist of a tank that houses three or four cylindrical
filtering elements. The filters are actually made of polyester or some
other material that can provide a superfine filtering surface. The fabric
catches and holds the impurities until you clean or replace the filter.
The cartridge Star-Rite swimming pool filters can filter out anything down to about 5 to 10 microns in
size. A grain of table salt is about 90 microns; anything below 35
microns is invisible to the naked eye. It is important to remember that
with any filter a small amount of dirt actually aids the filtering
process. Sta rite pool cartridge filters are becoming more popular because
of the minimal maintenance involved. Some families will find it sufficient
to simply hose off the cartridge filter a few times during swimming season
to keep them working properly. Others may need to soak the filters in
detergent or replace them. In any case, maintenance takes only a few
minutes to the filtration system in top shape.
The cartridge element can be removed and cleaned by pressure washing
inside and out with a garden hose. Click
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