Southlake, TX · 76092
Cartridge, DE or sand — we take the filter apart, clean it the way that type needs, check it for damage and record the clean pressure, so you know when the next one is due.
Clean it when the pressure gauge reads 8–10 psi above its clean reading — the rule in the filter makers’ manuals. On Southlake’s municipal water most cartridges want a clean every 4–6 months. Sand and DE filters are backwashed at the same rise and taken apart when a backwash stops bringing the pressure down.
We price a filter clean at the visit: it is the on-site time for your filter type plus only the parts it needs, such as a tank o-ring, filter cleaner or a DE recharge. A new cartridge, grid or sand is quoted only when the old one is done.
No backwash setting at all means a cartridge filter: the elements come out and every pleat is hosed clean. If you add white powder through the skimmer after a backwash, it is DE — backwashed, taken apart to clean the grids, then recharged with fresh DE. A multiport valve and no powder means sand, which is backwashed and, when that stops working, chemically cleaned.
Yes: turn the pump off and open the air relief so the tank is not under pressure, then pull the cartridge and hose it from the top down, pleat by pleat — never with a pressure washer, which tears the fabric. Soak it in filter cleaner if it is greasy or crusted, and lube the tank o-ring before you close it. Book us if the pleats are torn, the end caps are loose, or the pressure stays high after a clean.
On site, a cartridge clean takes about an hour, a DE clean and recharge about 1¼ hours, and a sand filter service about 45 minutes. That is the whole visit: shut down, clean, check for damage, reassemble and record the new clean pressure.
A filter clean is its own visit: we shut the system down, clean the cartridge, DE grids or sand bed the way that filter needs, check it for damage and put it back with the new clean pressure recorded.
What we don't do (just so you know)
Find yours by the first line on each card, then see what we do, how long it takes and what it costs.
How to tell: No backwash setting at all — a tank that opens at a clamp or lid, with pleated fabric elements inside.
How we clean it
How often: When the gauge reads 8–10 psi above its clean reading — for most pools every 3–6 months.
Torn or flattened pleats, loose end caps, or a clean that no longer brings the pressure down mean new elements.
How to tell: A backwash valve, and white powder (diatomaceous earth) you add through the skimmer after a backwash.
How we clean it
How often: Backwash at 8–10 psi over the clean reading and add back DE; take it apart and clean the grids when a backwash no longer brings the pressure down.
DE blowing back into the pool means a torn grid or a cracked manifold — recharging over it just wastes the bag.
How to tell: A multiport valve with Filter, Backwash and Rinse settings, and no powder to add.
How we clean it
How often: Backwash at 8–10 psi over the clean reading. The sand itself usually lasts 5–7 years on city water and 4–5 years on well water.
Sand in the pool, very short runs between backwashes, or sand past its years mean new sand or laterals — a repair visit.
Southlake, TX · Tarrant County
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A check you can do today
The 8–10 psi rule is the one in the filter makers’ owner’s manuals.
Most high-pressure, cloudy-water calls are a clean. These are the signs that it is something more.
Not sure? Call (469) 455-1054 and tell us what the gauge reads.
In stock at our store
Doing it yourself? Order online or pick up in Northlake. Want it done? These ride on our trucks.
Poolstyle
POOLSTYLE PS402PBH 5/PK LARGE FILTER SAVER SKIMMER SOCK
Super-Pro
Cl/ CV/ DEL/ DEV Tank O-Ring
Super-Pro
2"x50' DELUXE SERVICE GRADE BACKWASH HOSE
Super-Pro
1.5"x25' DELUXE SERVICE GRADE BACKWASH HOSE
Super-Pro
7" Diameter 81 SqFt Swimclear C3025/C3030 Cartridge Element
Filbur
105 sqft 7" Diameter Filter Cartridge
Super-Pro
60 SqFt Full Universal DE Grid Set 11" x 30"
Simplified Pools
2x25' BACKWASH HOSE
Southlake stands as one of the most affluent and prestigious communities in all of DFW, home to Southlake Town Square, Carroll ISD (consistently ranked among the top school districts in Texas), and some of the most impressive residential properties in North Texas. The community has built an identity around excellence — from its award-winning schools to its carefully planned retail and dining destinations, everything in Southlake reflects a commitment to quality that extends to every aspect of homeownership, including pool care. Pool ownership in Southlake typically represents substantial investment in resort-style outdoor living. Properties frequently feature elaborate pool and spa installations with water features, fire features, outdoor kitchens, and sophisticated automation systems. The homes in communities like Carillon, Shady Oaks, and Southlake Estates set a standard for luxury outdoor amenities that rivals country club facilities. Southlake homeowners expect service providers who match their standards — professional communication, punctual service, detailed reporting, and technical expertise with premium equipment. Our team brings exactly that: experience with high-end Pentair, Hayward, and Jandy automation systems, luxury pool features, and the white-glove service approach that Southlake residents value. While Southlake sits at the southern edge of our service radius (approximately 12 miles from Northlake), the concentration of premium pools and the community's appreciation for quality service make it a natural extension of our coverage area.
Southlake is served by Tarrant Regional Water District, providing high-quality municipal water with moderate mineral content (250-350 ppm TDS). Water chemistry is consistent and well-balanced, supporting straightforward pool maintenance. The focus in Southlake is primarily on equipment optimization, automation system management, and maintaining the pristine aesthetic standards that homeowners expect. Salt chlorine generators are very popular in Southlake, and the favorable water chemistry makes salt system operation reliable and efficient.
Southlake pools represent the premium end of residential pool installations. Common features include high-end plaster, pebble, or glass bead finishes, sophisticated automation systems (Pentair IntelliCenter, Hayward OmniLogic), integrated spa and water features (grottos, sheer descent, bubblers, fire bowls), variable-speed pumps, salt chlorine generators, advanced LED lighting systems with color programming, heating systems (gas and heat pump), and in many cases, outdoor kitchen and entertainment system integration. Pool sizes frequently range from 20,000 to 50,000+ gallons with elaborate freeform or geometric designs. Many properties also feature separate spa installations.
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