Zelbrite vs Sand Filter vs Diatomaceous Earth

Choose Zelbrite - The Best Filtration Medium

Your pool filtration system is arguably the most critical component of your pool - after all, it is the part that keeps your pool clean.

Shouldn't you have the best available?

Zelbrite Sand Filter Diatomaceous Earth Media "Zelbrite" used continuously for many years Sand used continuously for many years Diatomaceous Earth replaced after every backwash Filtration Efficiency Excellent Good Excellent Filters To 2-3 microns 15 microns 5 microns Multiple Mechanisms Yes No No Removes Ammonia Yes No No Reduces Chloramines Yes No No Convenience Excellent Simple backwash Excellent Simple backwash Not so convenient Backwash to also remove unused DE Operating Cost Low as virtually permanent medium * Low as virtually permanent medium Medium, requires regular replacement of DE *Additional operating advantages of Less backwashing (water saving approx 30%) Less power Less pool chemicals

Zelbrite:  the superior pool filtration media with the performance of Diatomaceous Earth (or better), but the convenience of a sand filter.