The Clear Choice: How Cartridge Filters Outshine Sand & DE

Crystal-clear water means more than fine micron ratings; it means steady flow, low pressure spikes, and a filter you can actually live with. We dive into the real-world reasons cartridge filters outperform DE and sand for most pools, from massive surface area that keeps PSI stable to a simple cleaning routine that skips the gray dust and regulatory headaches of diatomaceous earth. We walk through how pleated media provides 7x the surface area of common DE setups, why that matters for circula...