I have a small pool under 10,000 gallons (good enough til I can afford a bigger one). A year ago I purchased a large hayward de filter with pump & chlorine feeder that is way above what would be considered i guess the right size for my pool. Filter needs a few parts like sight glass, plug for pump (it was direct connect so has no plug end) & i think 1 more part. Before I go looking & buying parts I wondered if too much filtration is a bad thing? The filter on the pool currently is just awful my fish tank filter would do a better job.
Is there such thing as too much filtration?
- Thread starter lauruven
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,062
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Welcome to TFP.
There is rarely a filter that is too large.
The amount of filtration is determined by the flow rate of water through the filter, not by its size.
You have to clean or backwash a larger filter less often than a smaller one. That is good.
We probably would have suggested you get a large cartridge filter, but DE filters are good.
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There is rarely a filter that is too large.
The amount of filtration is determined by the flow rate of water through the filter, not by its size.
You have to clean or backwash a larger filter less often than a smaller one. That is good.
We probably would have suggested you get a large cartridge filter, but DE filters are good.
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L,
This statement normally means that you have algae and a chemical issue and not a filter issue..
Tell us how you are chlorinating your pool, and what your CYA (stablizer) level is, and what FC (Chlorine) level you are trying to maintain..
What color is your water??
Thanks,
Jim R.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,880
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
My current filter is a intex bio wheel filter all it does really is circulate water and not that efficiently. By time August rolls around I cant even keep pool clean or already free when I vacuum it i noticed that the water i sucked up that was greenish was just being pumped back into pool. So basically I had to vacuum and remove water the replace with hose otherwise I'm just adding algae right back in and am non stop battling it.
Chlorination is with the tabs that float around in the chlorine floating thing and level on that have stayed within normal limits. I have had problems with the calcium getting too high. Ph has been within normal limits. Alk has fluctuated some but always able to get into normal range. Stability has been ok little outta range but not terrible. I only have a tiny intex filter that came with the pool. Pool only gets late day sun because it's close to woods in backyard. Pool water is greenish by aug.
The million dollar question not asked yet is how are you testing. Before wasting more $$ get a good test kit
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- Nov 12, 2017
- 12,636
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
No amount of filtering will rid your pool of "the green." You are not properly chlorinating your pool, which is allowing algae to grow. Filters do not control algae, proper chemistry does. And tabs are the devil. Yes, they add chlorine, but they also add CYA (cyanuric acid). CYA helps protect your chlorine level, until you allow the CYA to get too high, then you cannot add enough chlorine to actually chlorinate your pool. This is why you end each summer with green water. Then you exchange a bunch of water, which helps reset your CYA level, and you start over each year in the Spring. It's an endless cycle, which, as you've learned, is not sustainable.
If I may, you're running your pool without really understanding how all the equipment and chemicals work. Which is EXACTLY how we all used to do, until we found TFP!! You've come to the right place. As @wireform has steered you, you need a proper test kit, and then you need to study up a bit about what we teach here. Once you get a handle on your chemistry, you'll be algae free!
Then you'll run your filter enough to keep the water crystal clear and you'll never see "the green" again (none of us do)! To answer your original question, the only real downside of running too large a pump though too large a filter is cost, your energy cost. But once you get your chemistry under control, you'll only need to run your pump a few hours a day (TBD, depending on several factors, like how much crud falls in your pool each day, how many swimmers, etc).
Start with the two links @wireform gave you. Buy one of our recommended kits right away, and study up a bit on our method. Don't skimp on the test kit, it'll pay for itself right quick. Don't skip the lessons, either. In no time at all we'll have you straightened out, and you'll be amazed with how clean and clear your water can be.
Welcome to TFP!
If I may, you're running your pool without really understanding how all the equipment and chemicals work. Which is EXACTLY how we all used to do, until we found TFP!! You've come to the right place. As @wireform has steered you, you need a proper test kit, and then you need to study up a bit about what we teach here. Once you get a handle on your chemistry, you'll be algae free!
Then you'll run your filter enough to keep the water crystal clear and you'll never see "the green" again (none of us do)! To answer your original question, the only real downside of running too large a pump though too large a filter is cost, your energy cost. But once you get your chemistry under control, you'll only need to run your pump a few hours a day (TBD, depending on several factors, like how much crud falls in your pool each day, how many swimmers, etc).
Start with the two links @wireform gave you. Buy one of our recommended kits right away, and study up a bit on our method. Don't skimp on the test kit, it'll pay for itself right quick. Don't skip the lessons, either. In no time at all we'll have you straightened out, and you'll be amazed with how clean and clear your water can be.
Welcome to TFP!