Shamoil Karachiwala

The History of Unicel Originally Printed in Swimming Pool / Spa Age, July 1997

On a spring evening in 1956, company president and founder Dick Meissner sat down in his garage to begin work on his first sewing contract. Phil Anthony of Anthony Pools had just given him his first order to produce the Anthony McIntosh filter bag. Workin... Read >

Swimming Pool Filter Cartridges 101

Swimming pool filter cartridges are the silent partners that help keep your pool's water sparkling clear, clean and fresh. Pool filter cartridges work 24 hours a day filtering out even the smallest debris and sediment from your pool's water. There are th... Read >

Simple Tips to Reduce the Costs of Your Pool & Spa

Reducing the energy your pool and spa use is not only wise for your wallet; it's also good for the environment. There are simple things you can do to make your pool and spa more energy efficient without using compromising your comfort and convenience. ... Read >

Jacuzzi Cartridges

Jacuzzi has become synonymous with baths and spas but the seven Jacuzzi brothers who originally emigrated from Italy made their first claim to fame by inventing the first enclosed cabin monoplane. This became the airplane that carried mail for the U.S. Po... Read >

How to Keep Your Pool & Spa Safe

Swimming pools and spas can create an endless supply or happy memories and good times. However, a pool or spa can also be a deadly temptation for children and pets. Drowning deaths in home pools and spas is the fifth leading cause of children under five... Read >

How to find a replacement cartridge for your pool or spa

Finding the right replacement pool filter cartridge is easy. To help you out we have created some simple step-by-step instructions to help you find the right replacement cartridge. Step 1 Write down the manufacturer's (OEM) and model number of the filt... Read >

How To Extend The Life of Swimming Pool Filter Cartridges

Although the low cost of filter cartridges allow for regular replacement, there are a few simple things you can do to extend the life of your swimming pool filter cartridges and at the same time ensure that your swimming pool stays as clean and crystal cl... Read >

How to Change Your Swimming Pool Cartridge Filter

The best way to make sure that your pool stays clean, clear and beautiful is to make sure that your filter system is functioning properly and is properly maintained. The best way to quickly determine if your filter is operating properly is the quality of... Read >

How often should I clean the swimming pool filter cartridges?

The most common question from pool owners is about how often they should clean their swimming pool filter cartridges. Although the answer can vary from filter to filter, there are a few general guidelines that will give you an idea as to when it is time ... Read >

Choosing a Swimming Pool Filter - The Types of Filters for a Swim Pool

Sand, Cartridge, or Diatomaceous Earth Swimming Pool Filter Systems There is a lot of confusion about various filters, and many different opinions. Here are a few facts to consider. The first is that a pool can be properly maintained with any of the filt... Read >

The Best Swimming Pool Filter? What Does Best Mean?

Define Best for my Swimming Pool! Now with that background, which filter is best? I often use this question to gauge who I am talking to in a pool store. Just ask: "Which filter is best" and then listen for the answer. There is only one correct answer t... Read >

Guide to Swimming Pool Filters

One Equipment that every swimming pool must have is a pool filter. A swimming pool filter is the main process that keeps your swimming pool clean of the various debris that are brought in by wind, rain, cleaning supplies, toys, and swimmers. A pool filter... Read >