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Why You Should Not Use Glass Filtration Media

Swimming Pool Steve 2,765 2 months ago
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Consult with Steve about your pool: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/ask-steve.html In this video Steve says some controversial stuff that is certain to ruffle some feathers in regards to NOT using glass media in your sand filter. More accurately Steve says not to use a sand filter at all and highlights why a cartridge filter for your pool is a superior design to a sand filter, regardless of which filtration media you choose. Steve does concede that if you are going to use a sand filter, the glass media is definitely better than the standard silica sand. However, if possible, consider to upgrade to a cartridge filter for the best of both worlds - superior filtration as well as superior hydraulic efficiency. 00:00 - Why you should avoid glass media in your sand filter 01:30 - Glass media is actually pretty good as filter media 02:05 - Glass media is superior to silica sand in a pool sand filter 02:35 - Cartridge filters are a superior hydraulic design to sand filters 03:05 - Why are sand filters less flow efficient than cartridge filters? 04:30 - Hydraulic efficiency should be a primary concern when choosing a filter #poolfilter #sandfilter #poolfiltration #swimmingpoolsteve

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