Greetings! Welcome to the ePoolSupply blog. If you are new to pool ownership or are considering upgrading to a Diatomaceous Earth (DE) filter, you may find this post especially helpful. Today we are going to explore the various benefits of diatomaceous earth filters as well as the most popular models we here at ePoolSupply offer for sale.
What are Diatomaceous Earth Filters?
Diatomaceous earth filters take a naturally occurring silica-based powder made from fossilized algae, coat the filter's grids with it, and, due to its micro-porous nature which makes the DE excellent at catching even the smallest debris, it will clarify your pool's water beautifully. A DE filter is made up of a series of grids (or leaves) internally that is coated with diatomaceous earth. Cleaning is as simple as backwashing the system, checking the grids for tears, refilling the diatomaceous earth medium, and properly disposing of the used diatomaceous earth as it is not water soluble. The grids you find internally (example given in link) should last you several seasons and may be available for purchase here at ePoolSupply.
Features of Diatomaceous Earth Filters
If you are new to DE filters, you will be impressed with the clarity the filter will afford your pool. At 2.5 microns, diatomaceous earth filters provide the best filtration efficiency of any type of widely-available filters, including sand and cartridge filters. As such, DE filters are considered the highest-performing filter for your money. Diatomaceous earth filters also provide removal of fine dust, algae spores, pollen, and debris while retaining a high flow rate. This means that, should algae infest your pool, the diatomaceous earth filter will clear the infestation a good deal quicker than the average pool filter. The flow rate within these filters are also quicker than the other available models, meaning a cleaner, clearer pool, faster.
In summary, a diatomaceous earth filter offers pool owners the clearest, most sanitary water of any available pool filter. These filters are terrific at removing both small particles and algae, and can be utilized in both saltwater and freshwater pools.
Suggested Models
When it comes to the purchase of your diatomaceous earth filter, ePoolSupply has a couple of reliable models from which to choose. Both Pentair and Jandy make filters our team would be pleased to recommend to our customers. Here are a couple of recommended models for you to take a peek at prior to purchase:
- Pentair Pro Grade FNS Plus - 48 sqft. - 180008
- Jandy DEV Series Filter - 60 sqft. - DEV60
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