Pool Equipment Buying Guides
Practical guides from Waterstar's technical team for pool owners, contractors and consultants: how to size a sand filter, choose a pump, plan underwater lighting and place skimmers, using the equipment we have manufactured in Egypt for more than 30 years.
For a quick sizing of a complete system, try the pool calculator or the ready-made equipment kits. For a specific project, send us the pool details.
Equipment Guides
- Pool Sand Filters: How to Choose the Size — How to size a pool sand filter: flow by pool volume, rated flow per model, media quantities (filters ship without sand) and the F-35 filtration unit. Made in Egypt.
- Pool Pumps: How to Choose the Right Pump — How to choose a pool pump: flow and head, SuperStar and HyperFlow ranges from 1 to 3 HP, matching the pump to the filter, and spare parts for every model.
- Pool Lights: Types, Wattage and Installation — Choosing LED pool lights: nicheless or niche, 18, 24 or 36 W, a safe 12 V supply through an isolating transformer, and how many lights your pool needs.
- Pool Skimmers: Types, Sizes and How to Choose — Choosing a pool skimmer: Standard or Mini, standard or wide mouth, concrete or liner pool, basket capacity, extensions, and how many skimmers to install.