PROS:

- Can get a green pool clean in a short period of time

- Easy to maintain

- Easy to repair

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CONS:

- Need to replenish DE after every backwash

PROS:

- Can get a green pool clean in a short period of time

- 'Bump' the filter to get longer filter time before backwashing

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CONS:

- Need to replenish DE after every backwash

- Some parts are not as easy to repair/replace

PROS:

- Keeps pool clean with minimal maintenance

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CONS:

- Longest time period when cleaning a green pool

- Cartridges may not be available in stores, would have to order replacements

- Addition of chemicals may cause pressure to increase for a time

PROS:

- Keeps pool clean with minimal maintenance

- No need to change sand for 6-8 years

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CONS:

- Can take some time to clean a green pool

- Changing the sand is a pain

- Replacing certain parts are a pain