Improving Pool
FILTRATION Ask 100 Pool Professionals what their preferred method of filtration is and you may get 100 different answers.
BY MARCUS PACKER
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any pool owners are looking for cost effective ways to improve the filtration in their swimming pool. The topic of pool filtration is one that garners many different opinions. Depending on who you ask, you may get a completely different answer as to what the most effective filtration product on the market is for residential pools. We asked service technicians from across the country which products and methods they recommend in order to improve filtration in the pool. Here’s what they said: “Filtration is the key to clean, clear and safe swimming pool water. Homeowners need to be doing regularly scheduled filter cleans every 4-6 months,” said Jeffery Johnston of Quality Clear Pools.
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“Some pools have smaller filters and require monthly and even weekly cleanings. Keeping accurate maintenance logs will help with keeping filtration optimal. Keeping the chemicals balanced and using enzymes along with the VSF pumps on the market today help with filtration.” said Johnston.
