New Pool Cartridge or in-ground filtration

isaia · Jan 15, 2020 9:04 am

Hi there

We are going to build soon in Goldcoast area and I am looking for some advice regarding concrete pool setup

I have 2 quotes
- one of them is suggesting a Cartridge filtration (they say it is easy to clean - take it out and 2 3 minutes wash it, it seems to simple but probably is)
- the second quote suggested an in-ground filtration (something to do with sand filtration)

If you have experience with this sort of things I would appreciate some guidance.

If you have built and used someone reliable or had a good experience with a good supplier please share it here as it will help me and others reading this.

isaia · Jan 15, 2020 9:47 am

https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=97705&p=1862558#p1862558

For Reference

Brickface · Jan 16, 2020 5:05 am

Cartridges are generally found on older pools. Sand filters are more common these days. As for cleaning the filter itself - a sand filter doesn’t need cleaning per say. Only a backwash every now and then. And replacing the media (sand) every 5-10 years depending on your pool (how dirty it gets).

I’ve had both over the years and for ease I don’t think you can compare the two. Sand filter would be my choice over and over again unless the technology in cartridges has changed.

Brickface · Jan 16, 2020 5:06 am

Go speak with some pool shops and get their opinions. Not the pool builder. Pool shops service thousands of different types of pools a year. If anyone has a qualified opinion it’s them. Not the bloke trying to sell you a pool.