I am an older pool owner and I was wondering if I should look at a cartridge filter instead. The time spent cleaning a D.E. would great
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I have never owned a cartridge pool filter, but I am told water clarity is reduced when compared to a D.E. filter. My perspective of the time to clean a D.E. Filter isn't that bad when you get the quality water you are looking for. Additionally, I am not sure cleaning a cartridge filter is all that more simple and does also take time, opening up the unit, pulling the cartridge, washing with hose and then reinstalling. Finally, cleaning a cartridge generally does not get it back to 100 percent efficiency so the time to the next cleaning is reduced. That's my two cents worth.
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I would recommend the filter without hesitation. I only pull the cartridge out once a year if that. I normally just remove the top, pull the plug and rinse it out. I like to pull the cartridge once a year just to inspect it.
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I backwash the filter once a month during swimming season and a little less often other times. Pull filter out and hose off about twice a year. Not too bad.
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Cartridge filters are great but don't last near as long as a DE filter. The cost of cartridge filters over the long run is greater because of replacement, i have one on my spa and it is just as much work. You still have to clean and descale cartridge filters annually. I would still stick with DE.ters
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I understand from a dealer that DE filters have a greater cleaning capacity than cartridges. If your pool is used heavily or gets a lot of grass, leaves or other debris the cartridge may not work as well for you and may need to be cleaned or replaced more often than you are cleaning you DE Filter. I have a cartridge filter with a pool that is caged and lightly used. In that application, the cartridge works very well and requires very little attention. I hose it off once per year and replace it every other year.
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I backwash once a month. Every three months I dismantle and lube the plunger valve (used for backwashing) and open the filter to clean the cartridges.
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I would think so. Usually the parts all all the same size even if the pool is big or small. I agree you have to have a way to stop water flow when changing the filter.
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You can order them here, -but if you have a pool that big, I highly recommend converting to Salt water (saves big $$$ and time /very low maintenance to keep a crystal-clear pool) and using a Sand filter. Cartridge filters are questionable -even for Wading pools, and it's a constant struggle to keep it 'clear' (these filters just aren't up to the task at hand).
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Not this model but the Blaster 3000 Automatic Pool and Spa Cartridge Filter Cleaner should be able to handle it.
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I don't believe the type of filter you have matters. I happen to have a cartridge type filter, however, I've been using the PhosFree chemical for 3 years now, and I have never had a clearer, better feeling and algae free pool. It seems to extend the chlorine life and gives the water a softer feeling. My wife loves it too.
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There is a cartridge filter that you take out and use a hose to clean it. The filter works great and well worth the cost.
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In my opinion I would totally recommend the FNS plus 60 DE Filter for a 25,000 gallon pool as this filter will work more efficient than the FNS plus 48.I have had the FNS plus 60 filter for over 11 years and am very pleased with its performance.Thank youlight 125
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My pool is in ground. I think the description may be a typo. I doubt any above ground pool would include such a sophisticated filtering system.
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I have had various types of filters and have found that a DE filter is better than either a sand or cartridge filter system. Of course, the decision on which sytem to use should take into consideration the size of the pool in question.
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Quite the opposite. Most of the larger debris (leaves, bugs, etc.) will end up in the poolskim bag, so your existing skimmer will have less debris which has the added benefit of less frequent cleaning of your DE filter.
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I also have an older pool built in 1974 with a 3/4 Hp pump and 1 1/2" pipes. This will allow you to move more water thru your pool with less filter flow restrictions. I also love it as I can sometimes go months between filter cleans as opposed to a small or undersized filter. I have an 18k pool myself
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My pool was 10K gallons and the filter worked fine for me. I think this would be a good selection for your application.
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It NOT designed for a filter. Buy one of their Metal Frame sets. They come with a basic filter and have the proper access ports built-in. Once you decide you like the pool you buy and want keep it I'd also upgrade the filter to one of the sand filter units. Unlike the one they provide it will keep you pool clear all summer long for years to come. They also make another like called Ultra Frame where the sides are solid like they used to make them back in the 60's and 70's when filter were still not used.
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In response to some of the answers, it's not a filter. It release trace amounts of polyphosphate into the water stream. I have one and I can see right through the TEE. Some of the water is diverted through the cartridge and picks up trace amounts of the chemical. I suspect that if you have a house that doesn't get as much use, it would last longer than advertised. I think you could change the cartridge on schedule, check the old one and if it still has chemical in it, swap it out the next time. Do this until it's empty. (I can hear the pellets rattling around in there.) Just my opinion.
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I would check out pool suppliers web sites , they probably could answer this question or recommend a filter for your pool that you can then search for on amazon
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The hose's won't fit. They are made for the newer INTEX pools. I had to cut and use special glue for the hose's to fit my older pool. Once that problem was solved; it's the best filter I have had. No issues and I have had very little maintenance issues with the pool. I keep the chlorine in the floating holder and run the filter for about 4 hours a day. The water is crystal clear. Of course I do vacuum about once a week.
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The filter is not going to be a problem. I have this on 9000 gal with 3/4 hp just make sure you leave filter on enough to filter whole pool. Figure gpm that pump does.