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Basics

How a Swimming Pool Works

Whether you have an inground pool or above ground pool, all pools essentially work the same:

  • There's a pool body with an interior surface of vinyl, plaster, tile, fiberglass or a combination of these materials.

  • Pool Water is drawn into the filter system (blue lines) from the skimmer & main drain (if equipped)

  • Water comes into the filter system thru the 3-way valve (if equipped) & into the pump / motor


how a swimming pool filter system works
 

  • Water travels into the filter (either Sand, DE or Cartridge) where fine dirt & debris are removed

  • After the filter, the clean or cleaner, filtered water goes thru the heater (if equipped)

  • Filtered & heated (not all pools) water returns to the pool (red lines) thru the return inlets

For more information on the workings of your pool, click on the 5 Keys to Pool Care

All information contained in this article is courtesy of the BioGuard Chem PLUS 2003, 2004 & Chem College 2007 Reference Guide. 

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