Multi Cyclone 50 Pre Filter Unit

[@dennisskinner2339]

What is the difference between the multicyclone 16 & 50 pre filter?

[@crookeddealer7026]

Will it capture organic material like seeds and pieces of leaves that make it through the skimmer and the pump strainer?

[@LuxuryPoolsandLiving]

Yes. The larger and more dense the debris the better it seems to work.

[@relaxpools6125]

Nice videos. Just started making videos for my pool owners. I came across the cyclone last year. Debated on putting it on my pools. What’s your though after having it on for a couple years. Is it value added? Can you tell a difference? We use exclusively sand filters and water is cheap. Would it be worth it?

[@LuxuryPoolsandLiving]

I don't think it makes sense for the typical pool owner. If a pool is near a woods or has a lot of sand debris it makes sense... I find that the very fine particulate goes past it for the most part.

[@dennisskinner2339]

I have a DE filter. How would I plumb a bypass around the MultiCyclone for adding DE or pool chemicals?

[@LuxuryPoolsandLiving]

Probably not a good application for DE. DE is the best filter but more complicated to own and operate. The Multi cyclone is better geared for sand and cartridge.

[@dennisskinner2339]

@@LuxuryPoolsandLiving Thank you for your response, I should have mentioned my filter is a Pentair DE Quad 4 100 sq. ft. cartridge filter. It replaced a Pentair CCP 420. Would this change your opinion?

[@LuxuryPoolsandLiving]

@@dennisskinner2339 Not really... as you are finding adding DE is tricky when you have a multi cyclone in your system. you could plumb a bypass. That would be the answer.

[@dennisskinner2339]

@@LuxuryPoolsandLiving Thanks again. It would seem the bypass would also help when adding non liquid chemicals to the pool.

[@ronaldkammeyer9143]

With this product there is an additional and MAJOR consideration to make when purchasing the CYCLONE. Understand that the CYCLONE will filter OUT dirt very nicely but it will also filter out mostly ALL slow dissolving pool products and of course any diatomaceous earth (DE) you put in the pool skimmer for the DE filter system grids. But any seasoned pool owner/maintainer knows adding DE and/or pool water maintenance products through the skimmer is common throughout the year and unless you can "bypass" or remove the CYCLONE the result will end up in the bottom of the CYCLONE. (which looks like the situation in this video) I have and love the CYCLONE but with a DE pool it was obvious for the sake of ease and to reduce wear and tear on couplings I purchased and installed the CYCLONE "bypass" and am glad I did. I simply turn the bypass valve, add my pool products as directed through the skimmer wait a few minutes and then return the bypass valve to the "filter" position. I bought my kit from DISCOUNT SALT POOLS for $84.99. (I don't work for or know who Discount Salt pools are I just liked the price) I am on month 6 after cleaning and install and my bypass and my DE pressure gauge has increased ONLY 5 PSI. I would have cleaned it at least three times by now this year.

[@dennisskinner2339]

what is the difference between the multicyclone 16 & 50 pre filter?