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Solar Pool Accessories

calsplash pool filter pump

Calsplash is a California company that is an authorized dealer of swimming pool products from Intex, Heritage Pools, and Summer Escapes. They sell several different pool filter pumps through their own website and through other online venues, such as Amazon.com.

Technical Details

A pool stays clean and usable in dependence upon a good pump and filter. Big public pools use complex pool and filter systems, but small pools at home can use a filter pump, which combines the filter and pump features into one easy-to-use unit. Calsplash sells several of these pool filter pumps, manufactured by various companies.

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Hayward Pool Filter Pump

One of the best things about Hayward Pool Products is that Hayward has been offering all kinds of pool equipment for over forty years. Far from a fly-by-night company, Hayward is in the business to stay, and their products generally show it.

Technical Details

Hayward offers a variety of both pumps and filters. They divide their pumps into three classes: high performance pumps, which include the TriStar and NorthStar lines of pumps; medium head pumps, including the Super Pump and Max-Flo pumps; and the booster pump, a supplementary pump meant to increase the efficiency of cleaning systems and water circulation.

The filters offered by Hayward are the industry standards of sand filters, cartridge filters, and dichotomous earth (DE) filters. Sand filters require the strongest pumps, because they need a high water flow rate to work properly. They are the most popular types of filter on the market today. DE and cartridge filters, on the other hand, are actually adversely affected when the pump is too strong. Be sure to take this under consideration when choosing a pool filter / pump from Hayward.

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intex pool filter pump

Intex designs everything from above ground pools to swim gear and air mattresses, and quite a few other things in between. Their filter pumps, like their other products, are generally well-received by consumers, but there are a few exceptions.

Technical Details

Intex makes three pool filter pump combos – the 2,500 gallon per hour filter pump, the 2,000 gallon per hour filter pump for saltwater systems, and the 4,000 gallon per hour filter pump. Each of them work with Intex pools and other pools as water filtration and sanitation systems. Overall, it seems that most customers prefer the larger, 4,000 gallon per hour model for its higher capacity and efficiency.

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Review of the Aqua Klean Pool Filters

March 20, 2010

Aqua Klean filters for spas and pools have received some very mixed reviews from their users. Take a look below to learn more.
Technical Details
According to LA Spas, a Los Angeles area hot tub retailer, Aqua Klean is an innovative, economically efficient filtration system that costs only about half what a normal filter costs. It does [...]

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Reviews of Solar Pool Heaters Accessories AKA Starter Kits

February 23, 2010

You might think that you have made a smart purchase when it comes to a solar pool heater, but when the box actually arrives on your doorstep, you open it, and to your dismay, it’s missing some key components you were expecting to have.
When purchasing a solar pool heater, it’s important to compare the different [...]

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Review of the Pleatco Pool Filter Cartridge

February 21, 2010

If you’ve ever used or seen a Brita water pitcher filter, you’ll understand the basics behind a pool cartridge filter. A pool cartridge filter essentially filters out the gunk from your pool by pumping water through the filter, which is a series of pleated bands designed to catch even very small particles. Though cartridge filters [...]

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Review of Unicel Pool Filters Cartridge

February 21, 2010

Like a regular water purifier, a pool cartridge filter uses a cylindrical filter to catch particles and microbes from your pool’s water. There are several manufacturers of pool cartridge filters that most American pools and spas use; one of the better-known companies is Unicel.
Technical Details
Unicel, like Pleatco, uses Reemay polyester pleats to accomplish the big [...]

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4 Ways to a Successful Solar Pool Pump System

October 18, 2009

A lot of money can be saved with the use of alternative energy in domestic and commercial buildings. Solar power panels, which are one of the most popular alternative energies is invading the look of exteriors everywhere. People are realizing and taking confidence in the potential of these energies which is grounded in self-sufficiency and [...]

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Give Me 3 Minutes – and I’ll Solar Light Your Pool

October 3, 2009

Lighting for any pool at home, in hotels, at gyms and in public swimming areas is not complete without lighting. The other conventional methods of lighting have been outdone by the new modern lighting methods thanks to their favorable attributes.
Solar technology is the new wave that has come in handy in providing the best [...]

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