Clarifier - Is it necessary?

[dcbear90]

I purchased some clarifier from the pool store early this season and I have added it to my pool twice now. It does appear that it takes the pool from very clear to sparkling, but that could just be my mind playing tricks on me.

Is adding clarifier really necessary or is following all of the guidelines and procedures posted here enough?

Thanks, in advance.

 

[zea3]

Clarifier is not necessary. It helps the filter capture very fine debris, but you can achieve the same effect by adding a little DE to the sand filter.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Here at TFP we never suggest using clarifier. They can gum up your filter pretty badly.
If you want to make your water sparkle, try adding a little DE to the filter.

Pool School - Add DE to a Sand Filter

Maddie

 

[dcbear90]

Awesome - thank you!

This place rocks

 

[niteshift38]

I did EXACTLY as YippeeSkippy and Pool School prescribed when I wanted to "polish" my water and make it sparkle, now I do it periodically no matter what! And, the cost savings doing as described here is unbelievable (Even after buying my own DE last year)! Enjoy YippeeSkippy

 

[Highwind]

Here at TFP we never suggest using clarifier. They can gum up your filter pretty badly.
If you want to make your water sparkle, try adding a little DE to the filter.

Pool School - Add DE to a Sand Filter

Maddie

What about those of us with cartridge filters?

 

[mgmoore7]

I purchased some clarifier from the pool store early this season and I have added it to my pool twice now. It does appear that it takes the pool from very clear to sparkling, but that could just be my mind playing tricks on me.

Is adding clarifier really necessary or is following all of the guidelines and procedures posted here enough?

Thanks, in advance.

No it is not

 

[domct203]

What about those of us with cartridge filters?

Cartridge filters will trap much finer particles than a sandfilter.

Adding DE is unnecessary, and can actually damage the cartridge filter element.

Clarifiers should also be avoided with cartridge filters as they can plug up the filter element.

 

[pooldv]

What about those of us with cartridge filters?

I've never added clarified to my pool and I have a cartridge filter. I'm pretty sure that it is impossible for my water to get any clearer. Pics of clear water in my pool thread, link in sig.

 

[ping]

What about those of us with cartridge filters?

It is not necessary but if you use it make sure to follow the directions very carefully. Too much clarifier and you have a lot more problems than before. Do not use DE in a cart filter.

 

[Richard320]

TFP Clear in North Dallas - there is water in there

No clarifier

 

[domct203]

This is my TFP water with a sandfilter. Nothing in this water except chlorine, CYA & my family.

It's a 18' x 48" Ultra Frame.

 

[pooldv]

Noice pool!