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No, it'll blow right back to the pool which will then make it hard to remove. Sand filters REQUIRE a #20 grid pool filter sand. There is also another product possible called zeolite for sand filters... it will filter finer than sand.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes you can use Quartz in swimming pool filters my tests have revealed that it is far superior to sand, zeolite and glass.
Because it has a natural ability to Ionize the water with the water flowing through it it makes a very healthy water from wate which means less chemicals.
It can remove Iron and Rust as well.
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∙ 15y agoYou can use silica sand in a sand-type filter (only).
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Is it safe to use Dawn in your sand filter to clean the sand?
Sugest you use one of the cleaners that are made to do this job available from the pool shop.
Chemical to use to clean pool sand filter?
Sand filters are not cleaned with chemicals . they are back washed when required. every four or five years it pays to replace the sand in a sand filter to maintain its efficiency.
If you put a sand beach next to your in-ground gunite pool will the sand that ends up in the pool cause problems with the filter?
If you have a sand filter as your filter you may need to remove some of the sand from time to time, But most will be dunped during backwashing. If you have a cartridge filter you may have to clean it more often. If you use D.E. the sand will be dunped when you backwash,Other then that there is no harm. A: Why would you want to be tracking sand into your clean pool? You are just adding more contaminants. YUK !
Why is soap scum coming into pool through sand filter since treating pool for black algae?
dont use soap use clorine
What grade of sand to use for pool filter?
.017 to .022 silca sand found at any pool supply store New: I doubt that you are going to find .017 or .022 sand even at a building supply place that specializes in sand, plaster, rocks, gravel etc. A #20 silica sand is what is available for swimming pool filters and that is what should be used. .017 sand may in fact be too small for the latterals in a sand filter thus letting small amounts of sand to pass thru to the pool daily resulting in a buildup of dust and sand on the floor of your pool.
How do you find out what size sand filter you have?
Usually the top of the sand filter is above the water level of the pool, so all you have to do is unscrew the top and look in. However if the filter is below the pools water level you will have to cut of the water coming from and to the pool before you do. who added the sand? If you did - did you follow the manufacturer's instructions as to how much and what type of sand to use? Instructions tell you - - SPECIFICALLY - - how many pounds of # 20 silica sand to use.
When opening a pool what chemicals do you use and how do you get a sand filter up and running?
Pray for a salt water system
How do you chlorinate your pool with a sand filter?
Yes, if the sand in the "sand filter" is dirty. Clean water from the pool passes over the dirty sand bed in the filter thus reducing the amount of chlorine in the water. If it is sand from the beach or surrounding landscape - the answer is also yes because it is adding contaminants to the pool water. Anything that comes in contact with the water reduces sanitizer levels including the sun, wind, humans, pets, ducks, dust, pollen, cosmetics, under arm deodorants and on and on. Ken
How do you get rid of dirt in a swimming pool without a vacuum?
This sounds as thought the laterals in your sand filter are worn. Laterals are horizontal spokes at the bottom of your sand filter with tiny holes in them that let water through but not sand. After a time the holes get enlarged and start allowing sand through and back into the pool
Above ground pool filter sand?
You might have too much sand in the filter. I use a diatomaceous earth. When I used too much there was leakage back through the strainer.also I found my pipe cracked inside my filter bowl and sand was seeping into the pool, removed all sand and did some home pluming replacement.very simple job to do...
Can use use a sand pump with a salt pool?
yes you can, the sand pump cleans the pool, making it look amazing!!
Why is sand filter blowing algae back in pool while vacuuming?
Im not an expert by any means but what I know is that with a sand filter system if your pump is not the corect HP for the filter it will push dibris and sand right back into the pool answer:: That may be true in remote cases where the system was not installed correctly or had well balanced/matched equipment. The correct answer would most likely be that you have a broken lateral(s) which allow sand to pass back to the pool. It is best to find the correct type lateral for your specific filter. Some manufacturers have made modifications to same model filters as production and technology progresses. Replacing the lateral required turning the equipment off and making sure it will not come back on while it is being worked on. Removing the filter top or valve assy. Removing all sand, finding the damaged lateral(s), replacing lateral, replacing the sand with new sand in the correct manner, replacing the valve or filter top and starting the equipment and backwashing the filter to reduce the dust blow back K
