If you are looking for low maintenance then possibly cartridge could be for you.
Cartridge pool filter vs sand filter.
Maintenance is much easier in that there is no need for a back washing step.
It can really be witnessed at night when your pool lights are on.
If you are looking for the cleanest possible water then de might be the best for you.
Cartridge filters typically screen out twice as much dirt and debris as sand filters do.
You will just need to decide what makes sense for you your pool and your budget.
Sand filters and cartridge filters.
If you are looking for a highly efficient solution with the least amount of bacteria and debris left swimming around in your pool the cartridge filter is your best solution.
If you are on a budget then possibly sand could be the best choice.
Sand filters are still great options especially for larger residential and commercial pools with more powerful pool pumps.
A sand filter will only filter down to 20 microns while a cartridge filter will filter down to 10 microns half the amount.
This means that a cartridge filter system will be able to rid your pool of more particles dirt and debris leaving it cleaner and more sparkling.
A cartridge filter takes out so fine a particle that your water actually glistens.
Having a cloudy pool will be a thing of the past.
A sand filter holds 250 lbs or more of special filter sand.
All sand filters have an installed.
The pool water filters through the sand which catches debris and small particulates and sends clean water back into the pool.
The cartridge filter can catch finer debris than a sand filter being 10 20 microns versus 20 40 microns.
Its larger filtration area allows the water to progress through the cartridge removing smaller particles.
If your pool pump is over 1 5 hp we typically recommend choosing a cartridge filter over a sand filter.
Sand filters are less expensive initially than their cartridge counterparts are easy to maintain and only require filter media changes every 5 7 years depending on usage.
Pete alewine sells and services two types of pool filters.