Filter Media Change

No matter what kind of filter media you use, the media does need to be changed so the filter keeps ridding the pool water of contaminants. If you leave it too long between changes, the filter can become clogged and be unable to do its job properly leaving your pool susceptible to cloudy water, imbalances or poor water circulation.

With modern technologies we now replace old style filter sand for a glass alternative. 

Sand will filter to about 30 microns, Glass will filter down to roughly 5-10 microns. Even finer particles than cartridge filters. 

Sand media needs to be changed out every 3-5 years depending on the water and debris load that is going through the filter. This is due to the rigours of keeping your pool clean and clear. 

Glass media lasts about 2-3 times as long as sand filter media.

Sand will require longer backwashing to clean the dirt out of the system as there is more volume of media to go through.
Glass media will backwash quicker as the material is lighter and less dense, so it floats better, resulting in faster cleaning. Faster cleaning also means less water usage.

*All Service work has been quoted for Kent, Hertfordshire, Essex and Surrey. If you are outside of this area please contact us so we can confirm costings for this area*