Pool Filter Sizing

[TheSadClown]

Hello,

I just wanted to start by thanking everyone that has helped me so far with all of the questions I have asked.
I have another question, What are the benefits of going from a CCP520 over the CC200 I currently have?
Im not really concerned about having to clean the filter more often with the CC200. I mainly wanted to know will the CCP520 keep my pool cleaner than the CC200? I live at the beach and have alot of sand that blows around and into my pool. Would a larger filter be more beneficial for me or would the CC200 be just fine?

 

[mknauss]

You can have a small filter. Just be sure to clean it when the pressure rises by 25% over clean pressure.

 

[Flying Tivo]

We always recommend to oversize filters, as you mentioned, its the time between cleaning. The only time a larger filter is better, is when performing a SLAM. Also pressure come to play when filters are small.

 

[ajw22]

When, not if, you get an algae problem the small cartridge filter can clog rapidly and prevent the water from circulating and stopping the SLAM Process. We have seen may folks with small filters have this problem. It then takes a lot of effort to clean the filter every few hours or rotate two filters in and out for days while trying to clear algae.

You can pay now or pay later.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Excellent replies and well said gentlemen

 

[wireform]

Hope you never find out but if you ever have an algae bloom you'll be at it all the time versus a large filter with more surface area.

 

[TheSadClown]

Hope you never find out but if you ever have an algae bloom you'll be at it all the time versus a large filter with more surface area.

Well that will be my main concern then, I will wait and if I ever run into that problem I will buy the larger filter system. So for now Im gonna stick with the smaller one I have and test it out this summer

 

[markayash]

My first cartridge filter was a single that "should" have been big enough plus some but it seemed I had to clean it all the time..I have a lot of tree's
Now I bought a huge 4 filter one and the pressure rarely goes up. The only downside is the cost upfront.

One thing I have since learned here is use hairnets on the skimmers..That stops a LOT of junk and keeps the cartridge cleaner

 

[jimmythegreek]

I use actual skimmer socks and buy them in bulk. My wife washes tons of them thru the season between customers and our pool. They really do wonders in keeping filters cleaner

 

[Newdude]

Isn’t the 200 sq ft cartridge already plenty oversized enough for his 13.7k gallon pool ? I have 35k and 500 sq ft and can easily go all year between cleanings.

 

[jimmythegreek]

The rule of thumb thing is kind of a myth. Once you step up to a 4 cartridge filter then you have good filter area until then they're not great as far as cleaning cycles