The Backyard Place has a wide variety of products and services to fulfill your every pool and backyard need. Whether you are looking for information on parts, safety equipment, chemicals or accessories, you’ll find it all here.

For specific product information, check out our online catalog for a list of our products or contact a local Backyard Place retailer today.

Parts and Equipment

Proper maintenance is one of the most important things you can do to maintain the beauty and protect the safety of your pool. Check your pool’s equipment regularly to ensure that it is working properly. When it’s time for replacement parts or new equipment, visit your helpful Backyard Place retailer.

Pumps
A good pump is an essential part of your pool equipment. When choosing a pump for a new pool, consider how quietly it operates, its energy efficiency, capacity, warranty and price. Many manufacturers’ Web sites provide detailed information about pump features and options. Your Backyard Place retailer can also offer helpful information and assist you in selecting the right pump for your pool.

Filters
Filters keep your pool fresh and clean by removing dirt from the water. Filters are designed to eliminate oils, grease and dirt from pool water, though they cannot filter out algae, bacteria or minerals.

When pool water is no longer clear, it’s time to clean the filter. However, you should check the filter even before pool water loses clarity. The filter needs to be cleaned if the gauge on the filter tank registers an increase in pressure or there is a reduction in water circulation in your pool.

Sand filters are less expensive and easier to operate and maintain than other filters, making them the most popular type. Pool water is pumped into a pressurized container filled with layers of sand, which traps dirt and grease particles. When the filter becomes dirty, it begins to restrict the flow of water, causing water pressure to increase. This indicates that the filter should be cleaned – a relatively simple task that involves “backflushing” or reversing the water flow to clear the dirt from the filter. With proper backwashing and use of a filter cleaner, the sand can last indefinitely.

Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.) filters contain diatomaceous earth, a white powder that filters out even very small particles. These types of filters offer less resistance to water, which allows the pump to work easily, even when the filter is dirty. D.E. filters offer outstanding cleaning capabilities. However, since they must be routinely disassembled for manual cleaning, they require more maintenance than other filter types.

Cartridge filters do not require backflushing and offer low water flow resistance. Durable polyester elements within the filter trap dirt. To clean a cartridge filter, you simply need to remove the filter from the unit and rinse with a water hose. You can remove a buildup of oily residue from the filter by soaking it in detergent. Cartridge filters have a low replacement cost and should be changed when they fail to maintain clear water in the pool or when they show signs of wear.

Pool Cleaning
Automatic pool cleaning systems allow you to clean your pool in a matter of minutes. These systems have units that “walk” along your pool floor and require little supervision while they are working. You can even continue to swim while the system cleans your pool.

For information on specific pumps, filters or cleaners, visit our online catalog or contact a local Backyard Place retailer today.