POOL FILTERS
THE IMPORTANCE AND FUNCTION OF THE FILTER
To prepare you to choose the perfect filter, let's start by explaining the job of the filter in your pool. The filter and pump are the heart and lungs of the pool circulation and filtration system. The primary purpose of the filter is to keep your pool clean by removing undissolved debris from the pool water.
HOW THE FILTER WORKS
Pool water comes from the circulation pump into the filter where small debris particles are removed through depth or surface filtration, and then goes on to the heater or back to the pool.
A filter works through mechanical separation of water and debris through surface or depth filtration. Sand filters use special filter sand, cartridge filters pass water through a fibrous element, and DE filters pass water through a thin layer of diatomaceous earth that is coated onto a grid.
A gauge located on the filter or valve can be used to measure the back pressure or resistance in your filter system. When the pressure increases by 10 psi, the filter should be cleaned to reduce resistance and improve water flow.
Cartridge filters require disassembly and cleaning of the cartridge periodically to remove debris from the filter.
DE and Sand filters require periodic backwashing to remove debris from the filter. To accomplish this water is directed through the pool filter by a valve (multiport, vertical, or other). Once the water runs through the filter, it flows to the pool heater or back into the pool. To backwash, the valve is manipulated to reverse flow and direct debris-filled water to waste.
CHOOSING A FILTER
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) filters
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) filters offer the best filtration with the efficient flow and large cleaning capacities. Available in sizes ranging from 36 to 72 square feet of filtration area, Hayward offers a full line of DE filters suiting the needs of any residential pool. DE filters rely on the addition of Diatomaceous Earth in powder form to achieve their remarkable filtration performance.
Cartridge filters
Sand filters
Sand filters provide good filtration with minimal interaction and maintenance. Available in sizes ranging from 16″ to 36″, Hayward offers a sand filter meeting the needs of any residential pool.
WHY AQUA POOL FILTER
Made in America – No Pool Too Big or Small. Hayward designs and manufactures filters and replacement cartridges in our US-based manufacturing facilities. Our designs focus on ease of use, best-in-class filtration performance, and hydraulic efficiency for energy savings. From small play pools to Texas-sized custom pools, Hayward has a filter solution for you.
Ease of Use. Hayward makes it easier to keep your pool clean and clear no matter whether you maintain the pool yourself or rely on a service company. Our commitment is to ensure that with any Hayward filter you choose, we will give you a better experience than you would have with any other brand. Hayward stands behind our product reliability with unrivaled service and customer support.
AQUA POOL DE FILTERS
ProGrid Vertical Grid DE Filters
AQUAPOOL’s ProGrid DE filters add extra-long filtration cycles and maximum efficiency to the superior filtration performance of DE filters. Available with slide valves and multiport valves, this filter is designed for service ease and the ultimate filtration performance. Hayward’s 72 square foot DE filter is the largest vertical grid DE filter on the market offering the longest filtration cycle and least maintenance.
Perflex Extended Cycle DE Filters
AQUA POOL Perflex filters provide DE level filtration with extended cleaning cycles by re-using the DE powder over and over. Perflex filters clean without backwashing, saving hundreds of gallons of treated pool water.
AQUA POOL CARTRIDGE FILTERS
SwimClear Single Element Filters
AQUAPOOL’s SwimClear Single Element Filter is the industry’s most efficient and easiest to service cartridge filter ever produced. Its recessed gauge and air-relief combined with Easy-Lok™ ring design make servicing a breeze. The tangential entry port and internal design make it the most hydraulically efficient filter reducing the load on the pump and minimizing energy consumption. For energy savings, reliable performance, and the ultimate in service ease, the choice is crystal clear: SwimClear.
SwimClear Multi Element Filters
The SwimClear Multi Element Filter by Hayward utilizes a top manifold design that provides superior efficiency and longer cleaning cycles by utilizing the entire cartridge surface. Hayward offers the largest cartridge filter on the market with 700 square feet of surface area allowing for the longest time between cleanings. SwimClear filters will provide years of trouble-free operation and crystal clear, sparkling water.
AQUA POOL SAND FILTERS
ProSeries Sand Filters
AQUAPOOL’s line-up of ProSeries sand filters sets the bar for performance and dependability. ProSeries filters are molded of durable, corrosion-proof material for long-lasting performance. Advanced, self-cleaning laterals provide smooth and efficient flow with totally balanced backwashing. For crystal clear water with minimal care, pool professionals choose ProSeries.
ProSeries Plus Sand Filters
ProSeries Plus Filters by Hayward offer all of the great features of ProSeries while satisfying the requirements of the most demanding installations. ProSeries Plus Filters are an excellent choice for pools with in-floor cleaning systems, spas, fountains or solar heating systems. The spherical tank design evenly distributes the high pressure and stress associated with these applications, resulting in greater strength and longer life.