What grade of sand to use for pool filter?

Answer 1

.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.

Answer 2

You have three options to replace the media in a sand filter: 20 quartz silica sand, zeolite and recycled, strilized glass media. I would recommend covering the bottom filter laterals with PEA GRAVEL, as recoommended in all Pentair filters. The sand and zeolite should provide a three year life, the glass at least five years with 1/4 the backwashing. Rinse all bags of zeolite before putting in a sand filter

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Answer 3

We suggest using the White Silica Filter Sand or Brown Filter Sand (white is my preference). These can be found at any local pool store. Remember before pouring new sand into tank to fill tank at least 1/2 way with water to break the fall of sand onto the filter elements. I like the white silica because it comes cleaner and usually a bigger grain so it filters better (my opinion) I have had brown sand delivered and it has had fleas in it before again just my preference. visit www.prospectpoolsllc.com or www.prospectpoolsllc.com/blog

Answer 4

It is important to use the right size sand for a sand pool filter. It is usually a .45 to .55mm sand which is available at any pool store or pool service company. Do not use play sand from as it is too fine and will not work well and will most likely just end up in the pool. Sand has to be big enough not to go through the filter laterals. This is the part of the filter that stops the sand but allows the water to flow.

Answer 5

pool sand, preferably the sharp gritty stuff to catch the junk, NOT fine sand

Answer 6

The most common sand used in pool filters is #20 silica sand.