Above Ground Pump and Filter

Step 2 - What type of Filter do you want to use?

There are three main types of Filters to choose from for your swimming pool, the Sand Filter, Cartridge Filter, and D.E. Filter. The filters all have different filtration methods, maintenance needs, and price ranges. Below is a chart that shows the main difference between these filters.

Filtration

	Lowest	Medium	Highest
Sand Filter	X	-	-
Cartridge Filter	-	X	-
D.E. Filter	-	-	X

Maintenance

	Low	Medium	Highest
Sand Filter	X	-	-
Cartridge Filter	-	X	-
D.E. Filter	-	-	X

Sale Price

	Low	Medium	Highest
Sand Filter	-	X	-
Cartridge Filter	X	-	-
D.E. Filter	-	-	X

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