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Currently have a Heyward 1.5 hp variable speed pump paired with a 24 in heyward sand filter with pentair chlorinator, nautilus cc robot vacuum on a 22,000 gallon pool. Sand filter is leaking from multiport and drain as well as not filtering well (it is probably 10-15 years old). Looking into upgrading the filter as well as possibly going to saltwater. I have lots of large magnolia trees, oak trees, shrubbery, and lots of pollen/seeds that fall into the pool making it difficult to maintain clarity and shocking/backwashing a lot here in northwest florida.
Wondering if a cartridge filter would work better than sand or a sand with glass media, or if the cartridge would clog quickly and be more maintenance due to amount of organic matter in pool.
Also looking for recommendations for salt-water conversion due to easier maintenance rather than buying chlorine and shocking constantly or testing weekly and adjusting depending on rain, etc. Basically looking for easiest way to maintain this high maintenance pool, even if it cost more to do so, I would rather have my time back and spend a little extra money.
Currently have a Heyward 1.5 hp variable speed pump paired with a 24 in heyward sand filter with pentair chlorinator, nautilus cc robot vacuum on a 22,000 gallon pool. Sand filter is leaking from multiport and drain as well as not filtering well (it is probably 10-15 years old). Looking into upgrading the filter as well as possibly going to saltwater. I have lots of large magnolia trees, oak trees, shrubbery, and lots of pollen/seeds that fall into the pool making it difficult to maintain clarity and shocking/backwashing a lot here in northwest florida.
Wondering if a cartridge filter would work better than sand or a sand with glass media, or if the cartridge would clog quickly and be more maintenance due to amount of organic matter in pool.
Also looking for recommendations for salt-water conversion due to easier maintenance rather than buying chlorine and shocking constantly or testing weekly and adjusting depending on rain, etc. Basically looking for easiest way to maintain this high maintenance pool, even if it cost more to do so, I would rather have my time back and spend a little extra money.
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