A properly maintained sand filter system is the way to go, my opinion. I
have had both, I got tired of replacing cartridges, Could clean a couple of
times but would soon fail. If I do it again I am going back to sand.


"Travis Jordan" wrote in message
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jestruch wrote:
Can anyone recommend/comment on the Hayward pool filters. Am I better
off buying a DE filter or a sand filter. How about the ongoing
maintenance costs?
Appreciate any advice.

DE filters do a 'finer' job of removing particulates. I've had both -
the DE filter requires a little more maintenance since you have to flush
and replace the DE from time to time, more frequently than you have to
replace the sand filter contents. But I like the way my water looks
with the DE filter.