Filtration

Whether you're a retailer, a builder or a service tech, you probably spend some time with filter media every day. Do you really know what's in that bag? Here's a look at the basics of filter media with an eye to new developments on the horizon.

Which filter is best for a particular job? Which is best for the environment? Is the most environmentally friendly filter necessarily best for every job? We answer all those questions and more.

Often, when pool water is cloudy, fingers point to the filter — but it's not always the filter's fault. Here, we examine the common problems of filtration and how to resolve them.

During peak use in the summers, pools are especially vulnerable to cloudy water, loss of pump efficiency and poor sanitizer performance — problems that can be traced back to filter media. Here are the basics of filtration.

Where did filtration systems come from? Here, we step back in time to look at the origins of filtration.

Most pool service technicians are not aware that they have an alternative to draining pool water to lower TDS, calcium, salt and conditioner. That alternative: mobil pool filtration systems. Study up on them here.

Thanks to its biodegradable status and non-toxic makeup, cellulose fiber is popular among customers. Here, we talk to the industry's top cellulose fiber distributors about the fiber's increasing popularity.

There are some surpising oversights in exising pool codes, especially when it comes to adequate filtration and circulation. In this story, we take a look at what pool codes currently require and what should change.

A closer look at a waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells reveals that it relies on four regenerative media filters to keep 1.5 million gallons of water safe and clean. Will regenerative filters make a splash on the residential level too?

Water conservation is a hot topic in the industry, something pool equipment companies are well aware of. Here, we look at the different filtration systems and their role in water loss.

Builders share their preferred filtration method and why they chose it.

As drought conditions continue, regenerative filters offer a green way to keep pools clean.

Looking for a new filtration system? Take a look at these selections.

In three crucial markets — California, Arizona and Texas — drought conditions have reached a new level of urgency. Industry professionals need to consider the effect different filtration methods have on pool water usage.

Choosing the right filter is all about matching the correct product to a given application.

Market-wise, how is sand holding up compared to D.E. and cartridge?

Five seasoned service pros share their tips and tricks for cleaning pool and spa filters.

Four service pros share the tips they swear by when working with sand filters.

By speeding up your cartridge cleanings, you make more room for other jobs — which can help boost your bottom line.

Better filtration comes through education, experience.

An expert walks us through the basics of cleaning filters.

A look at the process, tips and nuances of one of the industry's most common, yet sometimes tricky repairs.

A detailed look at completing a skimmer-replacement project.

Recycled glass is winning filter media converts from sand.

How do these pools manage to maintain 66 million gallons of cystal clear water?

No matter the motive, reducing energy consumption is always a good idea.

How filter sizing and selection influences hydraulic efficiency — it’s trickier than you might think.

A study demonstrating the additional savings and benefits you can obtain by combining variable-speed pumps with enhanced hydraulic efficiency.

Skimmers may be commonplace, but understanding how they work is key to maintaining water quality and ease of service.

Mobile reverse osmosis systems have seen growth in the industry, especially in areas impacted by drought. Now the prospect of permanently installed systems may add another useful facet to the technology’s potential for treating recreational water.