Proper Pool Filter Installation Front Royal VA ensures that the pool’s water stays fresh and clean. In order for the pool filter to function at its optimal capacity, its filter media may have to be replaced regularly. Most materials used in Pool Filter Installation Front Royal VA falls into three categories which are cartridge, sand, and diatomaceous earth.
Before attempting to replace the filter media, disconnect or unplug the electricity from the pump. This eliminates the possibility of an electrical shock. When opening a DE or sand filter, caution should be applied. This is because a pressure buildup inside the filter tank can result in an explosion of the filter media and water although this is rare if the Pool Filter Installation Front Royal VA was done by Al Shirley & Son Inc in Front Royal VA.
If the filter system makes use of a cartridge, the average time for its replacement is two weeks. A stopper should be placed on the intake before the filter is opened. The cartridge chamber’s cover should be unscrewed and the old cartridge removed. Then install the new cartridge. Place back the cover of the filter system and screw it back properly. The stoppers can now be removed from the return ports and intake. Click here for more details.
Filter sand lasts longer, but should be replaced every 3 to 5 years. If it is a pool that is above-ground, the intake should be plugged to prevent the water from flowing. Remove all the water by opening the drain valve of the filter, after which the sand can now be scooped out. If its filter tank has a narrow opening, a vacuum can be used to remove the sand. The filter’s inner parts should be inspected including the laterals and standpipes and any broken parts replaced before filling it with sand.
For pools using diatomaceous earth as the filtering media, they must be replaced with each filter backwash. If its pressure gauge is higher than average, it is necessary to replace the DE and flush out the accumulated debris and dirt. The pump must be shut off and then the return and intake valves should be closed. The drain can now be opened to allow the dirt and DE to go out.
