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What type of pool filter provides the best filtration?

Top Answer: Sand filter (40% of 10 votes).
What type of pool filter provides the best filtration?
Cartridge filter
20%
Sand filter
40%
DE filter
30%
Not sure
10%

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Updated on December 18, 2014

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Answer: Sand filter
Explanation: but cartridge is the easiest
Naples Pool Life - POOL CLEANING SERVICE
Answer: Cartridge filter
Explanation: This is a matter of preference. Cartridge filters need to be cleaned 2 times a year at least. With dogs 3 to 4 times. There is less WAISTED water but the pool water needs to be changed more frequently. D.E. filter - D.E. filters require cleaning as well 2 times a year. However they have a backwash valve that will clean them out in the mean time between full cleans. These filters also remove the smallest partials out off all 3 types of filters. Sand is the most economical option out of the 3
WaterBender Pools
Answer: Sand filter
Explanation: DE filters are technically better but less efficient in the long run.
Backyard Boys Enterprise, LLC
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: There is no one best pool filter for all applications, but many owners do have a preference for one over the other.
Dream Pools Inc
Answer: DE filter
Explanation: DE is best by industry standard. Although some stay away from DE because it can be more difficult and time consuming to clean.
NorCal Pool Builders
Answer: DE filter
Explanation: De
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