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Filters OCT 2010 SPN
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BELOW: The MultiCyclone 40 from Waterco which operates simply by the water passing through it
FILTERING OUT REAL QUALITY
They may not be the most glamorous products but the drive to improve water quality through filtration has brought a stunning range of high quality products for pool owners to choose from fine filtration but the material is carcinogenic so
f a pool or spa filter was a person they would probably be excruciatingly boring but fantastically reliable and possess an almost inhuman ability to perform repetitive and methodical tasks; unlike the more ‘interesting’ people amongst us. They would also quite possibly be Swedish.
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However, filters are one of, if not the, most important components that make up the pool or spa’s water cleansing apparatus and without their diligent and long suffering service, the water would soon become an unhealthy soup of debris and bacteria.
Whether it is for a swimming pool or a hot tub, filters come in many shapes and sizes. They can be installed horizontally or vertically, be made from stainless steel, fibreglass, thermoplastic or polyester; some are bobbin wound; not to forget cartridge filters. In the UK sand filters (or filters that contains a filtration media) are probably the most widely used for swimming pools whilst cartridge filters are effective in both hot tubs and swimming pools. At one time DE (diatomaceous earth) filtration was also popular due to the ultra
not advisable for use in pools. Filters themselves, as well as what they contain have improved dramatically over the years meaning that today’s filtration choices really can provide pool, spa and hot tub owners with quality, economy and overall energy and technical efficiency.
Waterco has been one of the front runners in the drive to improve water quality through filtration. Having manufactured first-rate filters for almost 30 years, the company prides itself on its comprehensive range of products, supported by
readily available spares and after sales service. Managing Director Tony Fisher says: “Filters have come a long way in recent years due to contemporary manufacturing processes and materials becoming more readily available. Waterco has always produced exceptionally high quality filters and never has it been so important that we adhere to those high standards in design and quality. We are stringent in ensuring that our filters are capable of meeting ever increasing demands from the swimming pool and water treatment industries, where working pressures of 8 bar and
“In the UK sand filters (or filters that
contains a filtration media) are probably the most widely used for swimming pools
whilst cartridge filters are effective in both hot tubs and swimming pools”
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