water clarity

Clear Water Perspectives
Convention and common practice often exist to be challenged, says Steve Kenny. In his quest to understand how to consistently achieve superior water quality, he has come to what he views as a watershed opinion – one that will directly challenge the industry’s assumptions about filtration technology. ...
Hayward Introduces Pleated-Element D.E Filters
Hayward Pool Products (Elizabeth, NJ) has launched the DEP 500 series of pleated-element diatomaceous-earth filters.…
2018/3.1, March 7 — Working for Heroes, Poolside Spaces, Safe-Water Quest and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS March 7, 2018 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
2017/12.2, December 20 — Healthful Analogies, Intricate Lighting, Regal Waterworks and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS December 20, 2017 www.watershapes.com THE NON-TOXIC…
Pond-Algae Strategies
Although a little algae in a pond is generally a good and inevitable thing, observes Mike Gannon, a bloom of any noticeable extent is never truly welcome.  That's why he has sized up and is ready  to recommend a number of ways to help keep the intrusive greenery at bay.      
Aquascape Introduces New Line of Skimmer/Filters
Aquascape (St. Charles, IL) now offers the Signature Series of skimmer/filters in three models for…
EasyPro Pond Products Offers Solar-Powered Aerators
EasyPro Pond Products (Grant, MI) supplies solar-powered aeration systems for pond applications. Easy to install,…
AquaMaster Adds to Its Aerating Fountain Line
AquaMaster Fountains & Aerators (Kiel, WI) has added Imperial to the numerous patterns available in…
Air-O-Lator Offers Deep Aire Aeration Systems
Air-O-Lator (Kansas City, MO) offers Deep Aire, a bottom-mounted air diffuser that introduces oxygen to…
Crystalline Clarity (pdf version)
In conceptual terms, watershape filtration is about as simple as it gets: Water that picks up insoluble organic materials in the form of dirt, debris, dust and algae is drawn by the pump to pass through a filter medium of one type or another. The medium – whether sand, a cartridge or diatomaceous earth – traps these materials and lets only