E-311 Pool Nation Podcast - Pool Filtration Explained: The Truth About Cartridge Filters Every Pool Pro Needs to Know

Episode #311 Pool Nation Podcast What really makes one pool filter better than another?

In this episode of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and John "JJ Flawless" sit down with Rich Medina, Engineering Leader at OnCore Filtration, to take one of the deepest dives we've ever done into pool filtration.

Rich brings over 34 years of engineering and pool industry experience, sharing how cartridge filters are designed, how filtration media actually works, why point-bonded media outperforms traditional materials, and how proper filtration directly impacts water chemistry, customer satisfaction, equipment longevity, and profitability.

Whether you're a pool service company, builder, retailer, manufacturer, or simply want to better understand what separates premium filters from inexpensive alternatives, this episode is packed with practical knowledge that will immediately improve the way you think about water quality.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why filtration is the foundation of crystal-clear water

• How cartridge filters actually work

• What "point bonded" filter media means

• Why cheap cartridge filters often fail

• Injection molded cores vs. PVC cores

• Why filter bands matter more than you think

• Proper cartridge cleaning techniques