The filtration system sits at the helm of pool care when it comes to keeping your swimming pool as clean and clear as a day at the beach. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) filters are a well-known type of pool filter and they are known for providing some of the clearest pool water possible by trapping fouler particulates than any other type of filter. So what is DE in a pool filter and how can you use a robot pool cleaner in conjunction to get the most out of your entire pool maintenance procedure?
In this blog, we will discuss how DE filters work, their advantages and disadvantages as well as how your pool’s cleanliness and filtration prowess can be improved by adding a robot pool cleaner such as the Beatbot AquaSense Pro or the Beatbot AquaSense.
What is a DE Filter?
A DE filter is a type of pool filter that uses diatomaceous earth, a fine powder made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. Because of their porous nature, these particles do an excellent job of catching and holding onto the smallest bits of debris and particles from the pool water, including dirt, algae, and bacteria.
DE filters are a series of grids covered with DE powder. When pool water passes through the filter, the DE powder builds up and catches the debris and particles in it, allowing the cleaned-for-filtered water to go back to the pool. This process creates much cleaner, clearer water than any other filtration methods like sand or cartridge filters.
How a DE Filter Works in Your Pool
How Do DE Filters Work?DE filters work through a multi-step process that effectively filters debris from the pool water. Here’s how it works:
Water Intake: Water from the pool is collected through the pump to the DE filter.
Filtration: Water flows through the filter and the DE powder (which coats the grids inside the filter) traps particles. Diatomaceous earth has non-harmful microorganisms in it, and these microbes get stuck in the diatomaceous earth’s porous structure.
Clean Water: The water, after filtering through the DE filter, returns to the pool, leaving dirt, debris, and other contaminants behind.
Backwashing: The DE powder catches more particles and the filter becomes clogged. This is where backwashing the filter becomes essential. This is done by reversing the water flow, which cleans off the filtered debris and water.
DE Powder Replacement: After the backwashing process is completed, the DE powder also needs to be supplemented for effective filtering.
This type of filtration is highly efficient at removing fine particles that other filters may not be able to remove, resulting in crisp and clean pool water.
Advantages of a DE Filter
Silver Filtration: DE filters can filter down to 1 to 3 microns, allowing for pool owners who want exceptionally clear water.
Efficiency: DE filters are capable of trapping a significant amount of debris before they need to be cleaned. In general, it has to be cleaned only every 4–6 months based on how often the pool is used.
Longer Filtration Cycles: As DE filters can capture a greater quantity of debris, the filtration cycles are longer than those of sand filters or cartridge filters.
DE Filters are Better for Bigger Pools: Because DE filters can manage and filter larger amounts of water and debris, they are ideal for larger pools.
What are the uses of a Robot pool cleaner in DE Filter?
The filter unit does an excellent job of capturing tiny particles, dirt, and other debris, but larger debris, such as leaves, twigs, and larger dirt particles, can still find their way to the pool. That’s where a robot pool cleaner can help. Robotic pool cleaners like those from Beatbot AquaSense or Beatbot iSkim Ultra help make sure debris is collected before it gets to the DE filter.
How a DE Filter Works with a Robot Pool Cleaner
Load Reduction on the DE Filter:
The robot pool cleaner works by itself, picking up bigger debris on the pool floor, walls, and waterline before it can clog your DE filter. This lightens the load on the filter and keeps it from getting clogged with leaves, dirt, or algae, which can increase the amount of time between needed cleanings and backwashing.
Improved Pool Maintenance:
The DE filter manages to take care of the smaller aquatic particles while the robot pool cleaner, on the other hand, can remove the debris from the surface of the pool that would cause havoc within the filtration system. Together, this cleaning method ensures that the pool is cleaned more efficiently overall, thus requiring less time and effort to leave you with a pool that is cleaner and healthier.
Cleaner, Clearer Pool Water:
The robot pool cleaner will allow for a cleaner pool that does not strain your DE filter as much by picking up debris early on. The DE filter provides the proper fine filtration, and the robot pool cleaner makes sure that large debris does not remain behind to cloud the water.
Save Time and Energy:
A robot pool cleaner operates on its own, so no need to do the dirty work to clean the floor, walls, or waterline. This saves you time and also increases the performance of the DE filter. Just think about all the work it would take to get large debris out by hand.
What is a Robot Pool Cleaner?
In addition to the benefit of pairing it with a DE filter, there are many advantages to using a robot pool cleaner:
Automatic Technology: Robotic pool cleaners have integration with smart technology so they can clean efficiently and autonomously with navigation systems and sensors.
Energy-efficient: These cleaners, such as the Beatbot AquaSense, are designed to be energy efficient, consuming low voltage power.
Simple Operation: It is straightforward to use these cleaners, only need to be placed in the pool and press a button to begin cleaning. The robot can be removed easily once the cleaning cycle is complete.
Deep Cleaning: Unlike standard skimmers or vacuum systems that only clean the bottom of the pool, robot pool cleaners can scrub not just the pool’s bottom but also the walls and waterline, leaving no surface unsterilized.
What Is a Skimmer and Pool Vacuum Robot
The DE filter is meant to filter the fine particles present in the swimming pool water while the skimmer and pool vacuum robot works with a filtration system to eliminate floating debris and larger particles. These tools help your DE filter and robot pool cleaner work in tandem, leaving no aspect of your pool’s cleanliness unattended, from the surface down to the floor.
S conclusion: Using DE and a Robot Pool Cleaner for the Cleanest Pool Ever
A DE filter does excellent filtration, so your pool will have clean and clear water, but a robot pool cleaner is worth consideration here as well. A robot pool cleaner such as the Beatbot AquaSense Pro offers the perfect solution, helping to ease the burden on your DE filter and removing debris so that your pool remains pristine with minimal effort. A pool that is ultra-clean will combine these two robust systems for the best possible effect.