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February 2nd, 2010 4:44 PM

Filtering Systems:

Filter Type	Pros	Cons
Sand	• Easy to maintain • Doesn't lose filter medium during backwash • Inexpensive	• Does not filter as well as other mediums • Sand should be replaced every 5-6 years
Cartridge	• Doesn't lose filter medium during backflush • Filters reasonably well	• Some report short life of the filter • Cleaning procedure is not as effective as a backflush procedure
DE (Diatomaceous Earth)	• Excellent filter medium	• Delicate screens inside filter • Backflush removes much of the filter medium • Hazardous to lungs when adding to filter
Zeolyte	• Very effective filtration • Doesn't lose filter medium during backflush • Can be put into existing sand filters	• Hazardous to lungs when adding to filter
All filters require some type of maintenance. Backflushing your filter on a regular basis will decrease the resistance to water flow, allowing more water to be filtered. A plugged filter does not allow water to flow through it and does not filter effectively.

Posted by Ted Muggridge on February 2nd, 2010 4:44 PM