Arguably the hardest working piece of swimming pool equipment, durability is a key requirement of any pool water filter, as well as reliability and the ability to remove even the smallest debris and sediments.
With an abundance of pool filters on the market, it is essential to select the right product to suit the requirements of the pool. A small filter may struggle to clean the water properly, or it could put your filtration pump under strain if it is too large.
Here we look at a selection of domestic and commercial swimming pool filters from some of the UK’s leading suppliers…
UNIQUE FILTERS
Vision filters by Certikin are available in both top and side mount versions. The Top Mount Vision filter features a clear valve mounting ring that allows a clear view of filtration and backwashing during operation. The Side Mount Vision features a clear 10” lid for ease of maintenance and a clear view of filtration and backwashing during operation.
BRAND: Vision
MODEL: Top Mount Filter
MAX OPERATING PRESSURE: 2.5 bar FILTRATION RATE: 10m3/hr
APPLICATION: Domestic
RRP: £405.00 + VAT
WARRANTY OFFERED: 10 years for domestic installations
Certikin International
Tel. +44 (0)1993 778855
www.certikin.co.uk
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
Made of fibreglass with a UV-resistant gel coat on the outside and a treated gel coat on the inside which is highly resistant to chemicals, Deep Bed filters are manufactured by Aqua Industrial Group. The sizes range from an internal dimension of 650mm to 950mm. With a maximum operating pressure of 3.5kg/sq.cm, the filters have a test pressure of 3.75 Bar. The 950mm x 1760mm retails for £1,400 and is exceptional value for a filter of this size.
BRAND: Aqua Industrial Group MODEL: Deep Bed OPERATING PRESSURE: 3.5kg per sq cm APPLICATION: Commercial RRP: The 950mm x 1760mm retails for £1,400 WARRANTY OFFERED: Two years
AQUA Water Systems
Tel. +44 (0)1299 251050
www.askaqua.co.uk
BEST OF BOTH
Pollet chose to combine two renowned products and selected
their best features to create the Deluxe.
They used the trusted Lacron filter, benefitting from its reliability and large renovation base opportunities and added key elements from the industrial filters. The tank is reinforced on all critical structural and features a commercial filter lid with the fishbone laterals and an added industrial drain. The Waterco multiport valve with its characteristically swept elbows completes the filter.
BRAND: Pollet Pool Group MODEL: Deluxe FILTRATION RATE: Up to 23 m3/h APPLICATION: Domestic RRP: £688.30 – £1,199.50 WARRANTY OFFERED: Two years
Pollet Pool Group
Tel. +44 (0)1635 234038
www.polletpoolgroup.com
CRYSTAL CLEAR
The Clearpro filters have been offered by Pentair for several years, standing the test of time and leading the way for advances in sand filter design. Through the use of incredibly strong microfibre laterals, particles as small as 10 microns can be filtered from the pool water. The microfibre laterals also benefit from 90% open surface area, rather than the standard 50% on traditional plastic laterals, meaning, more water is able to be filtered. This has the advantage of allowing slower flow-rates from your pool pump, saving on those unwanted energy bills.
BRAND: Pentair MODEL: Tagelus II
MAX OPERATING PRESSURE: 3.5 bar (WP) FILTRATION RATE: 8.5 – 22 m3/h (nominal) APPLICATION: Domestic RRP: £431.00 – £769.00 WARRANTY OFFERED: 10 years tank and two years parts
Bosta UK
Tel. +44 (0)1284 716580
www.bosta.co.uk
TRIED AND TESTED
This specialist range of Polypropylene domestic filters is now available in the UK. Injection moulded in Italy by Aqua Industrial Group and supplied globally, you can now buy these tried and tested products direct from the manufacturer at very competitive prices. The popular size of 620mm comes available with a top or side mount 6-way valve, with a flow rate of 14 M3 per Hr.
BRAND: Aqua Industrial Group
MODEL: Aquarius
FILTRATION RATE: 14 M3 per Hr
APPLICATION: Domestic
RRP: £457.52 for the 620mm diameter side mount and £416.00 for the 620mm top mount
WARRANTY OFFERED: Two years
AQUA Water Systems
Tel. +44 (0)1299 251050
www.askaqua.co.uk
TOP PERFORMANCE
The Certikin SLX range of commercial swimming pool filters are available in diameters from 1050mm up to 3000mm, and with a variety of filtration rates. The SLX filter is manufactured from bobbin wound fibreglass and polyester resin; the distribution and collection system are made from PVC/polypropylene. Media sight glass and sand service hatch are available as optional extras.
BRAND: SLX Bobbin Wound Filters by Certikin MODEL: SLX Lateral Type MAX OPERATING PRESSURE: 2.5 bar as standard, with the option available for 4.0 and also 6.0 bar FILTRATION RATE: As standard 30m3/m2/hr velocity but we are able to supply 40m3/m2/hr and even 50m3/m2/hr for special applications
APPLICATION: Commercial RRP Price on application WARRANTY OFFERED: 10 Years
Certikin International
Tel. +44 (0)1993 778855
www.certikin.co.uk
ADDITIONAL PRACTICALITY
The Mega SMG filter not only looks fantastic but also offers additional practicality with its unique, large inspection lid allowing easy access.
It is produced by a manufacturer specialising in large, commercial sand filters which are distributed globally.
This commercial expertise has been applied to create a domestic pool filter of exceptional quality.
BRAND: Mega MODEL: SMG 516mm – 920mm MAX OPERATING PRESSURE: 2.5 bar (WP) FILTRATION RATE: 10 – 31.8 m3/h (nominal) APPLICATION: Domestic RRP £318.00 – £623.00 WARRANTY OFFERED: Five years on tank and one year parts
Bosta UK
Tel. +44 (0)1284 716580
www.bosta.co.uk
MULTI-LAYER FILTER
The STK series of multi-layer laminated filters are moulded with resin impregnated glass fibre. They include drain and pressure gauge and can connect to a six position selection valve. STK filters are manufactured with lateral systems and have quality filtration thanks to the large filtering bed height. An important difference between a standard filter and a STK filter is that the latter will never produce bad odours.
BRAND: Pollet Pool Group
MODEL: STK 1M
MAX OPERATING PRESSURE: 2.5 bar FILTRATION RATE: Up to 56.5 m3/h APPLICATION: Commercial
RRP: £1,086.80 – £3,347.40
WARRANTY OFFERED: Two years
Pollet Pool Group
Tel. +44 (0)1635 234038
www.polletpoolgroup.com
CUTTING EDGE
With original Praher 6-way backwash valve and including a glued piping set, transparent filter lid, a 20cm service opening, the Innsbruck sand filter from Peraqua is the ideal choice for domestic installations.
Combined with the new Loxone AquaStar Air – a revolutionary fully automated 6-way backwash valve for pools – it guarantees regular and automatic cleaning of filters for excellent pool water hygiene.
BRAND: Peraqua MODEL: Innsbruck sand filter d610 + 1 ½” Loxone AquaStar Air MAX OPERATING PRESSURE: 2.5 bar FILTRATION RATE: 14 m3/h APPLICATION: Domestic RRP INNSBRUCK D610 filter €897.59 excl. VAT and LOXONE Aquastar Air €2,100 excl. VAT.
WARRANTY OFFERED: Five years warranty for filter and manual valve body, two years for the Loxone Aquastar Air.
Peraqua
Tel. +43 7435 584880
www.peraqua.com
