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Why
are D.E. Filters rated #1
in the pool market?
D.E. filtration systems
are considered to
be the finest pool filter in the industry because it is capable of removing
much smaller particles than either
sand or cartridge filters. It is the fine powder (diatomaceous earth) that
removes particles as small as 2 microns.
All earth filters have internal elements that become
coated with D.E. It is this 'filter cake' that strains
dirt, dust, algae and some forms of bacteria from
the water.
When a D.E. filter becomes
dirty, it is cleaned either by backwashing, or
regenerating and draining the clogged D.E. to the
'waste' line. To restore filtration, a fresh 'charge' of D.E. is added to
the filter. This typically is done once a month or more often if the pool is
dirty or green. D.E. filters will pull iron and copper out of your
water without the help of any metal coagulant products!
Hands down...D.E. filters offer superior filtration compared to Cartridge
or Sand filters - no
questions asked!
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