Filtration systems in one form or another are used in any infrastructure related to the provision of water. Unless agricultural needs can be dispensed with without thorough cleaning of the resource during irrigation operations. And if in the household economy drainage elements are required to rid the liquid of the smallest chemical impurities, the filter installation for the pool aims to bring the hydrological object into an acceptable state from the point of view of elementary sanitation and hygienic standards.
The device of a filtration system for the pool
Delivery kits include kits with elements that allow you to assemble a multifunctional filter unit. It is important to note that even in simple versions, such equipment is a complex complex designed for multi-stage cleaning. The basis of any model is an engine that drives the central pump. Also, filters for cleaning pools in the basic configuration include a kit for connecting to pipe communications. To do this, pipes, valves, o-rings and fittings with adapters are used.
Separately, to monitor the parameters of the workflow, measuring devices are used, which can go in the basic configuration, but already in premium expensive models. These are pressure gauges, gauges and timers. Also, without fail, the filtering unit for the pool is equipped with a device for absorbent substances. In most cases, containers for sand filler are used, but there may be other cleaning agents.
Main characteristics of the installations
One of the main parameters that you should pay attention to when choosing a suitable model is performance. Entry-level units provide pumping with an intensity of 1200-1500 l / h. But a large pool for family use will be served only by the installation, the potential of which provides at least 5000 l / h.
It is also worth considering the power - on average it is about 0.5-1 liters. from. Not only the aforementioned productivity depends on this indicator, but also the ability of the filtration system to work for a long time in automatic mode. On average, such units are able to function without interruptions from 2 to 12 hours. If a filter installation for a small pool is selected, then the dimensions of the equipment should be taken into account. For example, a sand-filled container may have a diameter of 30-40 cm, depending on the design and power. As for the mass, it is 2-3 kg for models from the middle price segment.
Choosing a placement method
There are two options for filter units of this type - ground and mounted. In the first case, the pump is mounted in close proximity to the pool. Such units are equipped with a unit for pumping water, as well as a control panel. With the help of a pumping station, water is delivered through a hose to a filter, bypassing which it returns. This is a classic system designed to work at medium and high performance indicators. In turn, mounted filter units for the pool are designed to service inflatable or frame tanks, the volume of which is 8-10 m 3 . Such units are fixed to the edge of the frames using brackets. Usually manufacturers of prefabricated pools provide special sites for the installation of filtering stations.
Selection by type of cleaning
The most affordable option is cartridge-based pools. In special devices there is a sorbent substance capable of purifying water from particles with a fraction of 5-10 microns. The filter cartridge is updated after 2 weeks. Sand-filled systems are more reliable and durable. They are recommended to be used if it is planned to clean a large pool of leaves, grass or the same sand. But such aggregates have one drawback - the fraction size of the retained particles is more than 20 microns. The most effective is a diatom cleaning device. It is also refilled with cartridges, but a special rock is used as a filler. The fraction of the element detained by such a filter is not more than 5 microns.
Manufacturers
Users highly value installations from manufacturers BestWay and Intex. In particular, BestWay offers a functional unit in the modification 58199 BW, the power potential of which is 300 watts. The installation pumps water through a special tank and sand filler at a speed of about 6000 l / h. No less worthy are the filter systems for Intex pools, which are also equipped with powerful engines that provide circulation at high frequencies. A feature of some models of this brand is the content of glass sand, the fraction of which is on average 0.5-0.7 mm.
Installing the filter unit
First of all, the frame base is mounted. The unit is screwed with special screws and fixed with brackets to the place where the operation is planned. Next, you need to install functional components. Hoses are connected to the pool connectors, and special traps are fixed to the frame base. If the pool filter system is to be used continuously, protective equipment should be provided. Manufacturers recommend installing cover structures that protect the same engine from precipitation and mechanical damage. In this case, the surface on which the station is mounted must be as strong as possible and free from excessive vibrational vibrations.
Conclusion
A filtration unit that is well assembled and correctly calculated for the characteristics of the pool will provide clean water in the tank and will not cause technical problems during operation. However, much depends on the basic quality of the unit, which, in turn, is determined by the cost. For example, a filter installation for a pool, the price of which is 10-15 thousand rubles, is more likely to have a reliable and durable design. However, you should not ignore the budget segment, in which high-quality installations can also be presented. Again, you should focus on products of Intex level brands. High-performance models of the economy class are unlikely to please, but also surprises in the form of premature breakdowns will not deliver.