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When changing a liner in an inground pool should the sand also be changed?
When you say sand, I take it you mean in the sand filter. Yes, normally change the sand or clean the DE filter when we change the liner since it most likely has been some time since it was changed..
How often should you change the sand or add sand to a Flo Pro sand filter for a swimming pool?
The sand should last for a long time in some cases years. If you see sand in your pool in probably means it is time to change or if the pool looks cloudy that could mean sand is soft (has lost sharp edges). if you take some in your hands and rub them together it should feel very coarse if not change it
Why is your filter shooting sand out of it?
Sound like the laterals are wearing out these are the spokes at the bottom of the sand filter after time they wear out and don't stop the sand any more they will need replacing.
How long should you wait after putting a bottle of sand filter revitalizer into a 19000 gallon underground pool?
Read your question again, You should immediately go fishing do not wait, Go to the restroom is fine and by the way sand filter revitalizer is most likely D.E or diatomacous earth which will actually clog up your sand filter, If your sand is older than 3 years and you backwash frequently. The only way to revitalize your filter is to get new sand and replace it. next time don't waste your money.And you can swim immediately, Though you should wait at least an hour for small particulates to settle. Kenny 8012325893
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 !
How do you chemically clean the sand in a pool sand filter?
Here's a quick tip on chemically cleaning or killing the algae living in the sand in a sand filter. The next time you shock your swimming pool, poor the shock or bleach in the skimmer. This will provide a very high level of chlorine in the filter for a very short period of time. Long enough to kill the stubborn algae living in the filter but not long enough to hurt your plumbing.
Can you use Aqua Perl in your sand filter instead of sand?
You should not use Aqua Perl (Which is a Expanded Perlite Filter Media), or DE filter media in a sand filter. Here are a few reasons: 1. The Aqua Perl will come out every time you backwash your filter (it is much lighter and has a certain percentage of "floaters" (material that floats on top of water). 2. There are very small particles in both Aqua Perl and DE that may get into your swimming pool causing a "cloudy" effect. 3. Sand is much more permeable than Aqua Perl, and you will get a lower flow rate than with sand. The pressure will be higher as well. 4. A sand type filter is not designed for either Aqua Perl or DE. To use this type of filter media you need a DE type filter. Using a DE type filter will give much better results than with sand.
Where do you put the sand on a Doughboy sand filter if there are two possible openings where the sand could go?
There aren't any openings period! On the old doughboy sand filters there are a bunch of bolts all the way around it. You have to take them all out and the top half of the filter comes apart. On the majority of the newer filters you have a filter head on top that is completely separate from the filter. They are attached with a metal band that you unscrew and the filter head lifts off. Whichever one you have, since you should only be changing your sand every 5 to 7 years depending where the pool is and trees around it etc.....the gasket should be replaced just to prevent future leaking. Now inside both filters there is a PVC tube with either a bunch of laterals aka fingers or there is a round filter. Both should be checked every time you change your sand for broken vents or any cracks. If there is any damaged, replace them. Damaged laterals or filters prevent the sand filter from working properly which usually results in sand getting into the tube and will be shot out into your pool through the return. When you get ready to put your sand in make sure you don't pour any in the PVC tube. It doesn't belong there. Pour around the tube, but first fill the filter up about half way with water so that when you pour the sand in, its taking the weight of it off of the laterals or filter which can be broken if the sand is just poured in.
Why does Sand comes out of pool filter when backwashing?
in your sand filter there are parts that are called fingers which have like screens in them. it sounds like you have a hole in one of yours. I had this problem last year. There are plastic parts in the bottom of the sand filter that are called laterals. They are designed the same way as spokes on a wheel. Drain the sand out of the filter and unscrew and check each lateral (I think our filter had 8) for cracks or holes. 2 of mine needed to be replaced. This wasn't hard (just a little time consuming), and the parts weren't expensive.
Your above ground sand filter is running at too high psi what do you do?
Try backwashing if that doesn't fix it check if it isn't time to change the sand.
What does sand in the bottom of a pool mean in swimming?
One reason that causes sand to accumulate at the bottom of your pool is a sand filter with a broken lateral or laterals. Notice where the sand is accumulating? Is their return outlets from the filter directly above the small piles of sand in your pool? That is a broken lateral. You can fix this problem by scooping out the sand in the filter and replacing the laterals at the bottom of the tank. I have been cleaning and repairing pools for a long time and it is my suggestion that you hire a professional for this job.
When is it time to replace your pool filter?
One way would be that the water never really gets crystal clear. A good rule of thumb is change sand every 5 years. Of course use the correct grade of sand and use the filter manufacturers recommendations for the correct amount. Ken
