Sand meant for use in these filtering systems is specially graded to make sure the individual grains of sand are the right size. Sand is a durable, lasting filtration medium. Backwashing the filter to clean out the sand should be done every few years. Fully replacing the sand only needs to be done when performance begins to suffer.
In an attempt to save money, some of our clients have tried to use play or sandbox sand purchased from local hardware stores. Unfortunately, this is asking for trouble. Sand formulated especially for use in pool filters is just the right size to ensure it works with and stays in the filter. When the sand is too large, it is ineffective and allows unwanted debris to pass right through the filter.
The bigger the better, with pool filters! Hi, I got a new Daytona 4vmp1 filter with a 2hp Hayward I keep getting sand in my pool. Too much sand? Should I use pea gravel at bottom of the filter?
Please help if you can. Thanks M. Hi, yes the Dayton filter has a GPM rating of only A bypass could be constructed, with a 3 way valve, to allow half of the water to bypass the filter. It could also be too much sand, I don find the required amount. I am curious if a 19 inch one and a half horsepower is enough? The larger filter will allow for longer filter cycles, or time between cleanings, and more importantly, will provide better filtration, because it has more sand, and the sand will last longer.
It may actually save money in the long run, in decreased filter run time or fewer chemicals needed, because it filters the water more effectively.
HI, sure you can — as long as they are labeled Pool Filter Sand, should be no problem…. Pool water is green even after chemicals added. Should I change sand?? Hi, probably not needed new sand after only 1 year on that size filter.
I would look closely at pH level and chlorine level. Get pH to around 7. Just keep adding until the water turns a blue grey color, which will be more shock than you have added already. Clarifier can be used after killing the algae with high levels of chlorine. I have a 28 round above ground bought a. If 3 is suspected, you can try a Sand Filter Cleaner product. Good luck! Play sand contains no silica, which is an essential ingredient for catching and holding contaminants.
Using play sand in your pool will likely result in low water pressure in the pump, cloudy water, and increased chemical use. There is no silica in play sand because it is carcinogenic, and it creates a lot of dust. Therefore, the silica filtered out so we can use play sand in sandboxes, volleyball courts, and other environments where this type of sand is useful. Under the swimming pool is one such use. Masonry sand is frequently added to cement to make it more decorative, but also has other useful purposes.
However, you cannot use it as either play sand or pool sand. This type of sand is too fine for your pool filter. It will most likely lead to increased pressure in your pump, and you may find a lot of this type of sand blowing into your pool. Over time this type of sand can overheat your pump.
As the name suggests , pool sand is the only type of sand that will work in your pool filter. This sand is the right size and is jagged enough to catch contaminants as they pass through the filter system. The pool sand substitute zeosand is a type of volcanic rock, and you can use it in your filter instead of traditional pool sand.
Zeosand is considerably more expensive than conventional sand. However, it can filter down to 2 microns, and you only use about half as much. Filter glass is another pool sand alternative made from crushed glass.
This filter glass material can also capture particles down to 2 microns and uses a negative charge to help attract positively charged contaminants. We recommend only using regular pool sand in your filter. If your skin is especially sensitive to chlorine, or you are concerned about the sand only filtering down to about 20 microns, you can try one of the alternatives like zeosand and or filter glass.
These materials will cost more, but will last about the same amount of time, and will keep your pool cleaner so you can use fewer chemicals.
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