Jun 19, 2025 · A slightly dirty sand filter works better at capturing and filtering stuff. Only backwash when your filter pressure raises 25% over your baseline clean pressure.

Dec 24, 2018 · As seen in my signature, I have a 16” Intex sand filter pump. OBVIOUSLY I know the difference between the words filter and recirculate (one goes through the filter media, other …

Jun 15, 2012 · After having new pool and sand filter installed by pool store two years ago, they recommended changing sand after two years. Purchased new sand and went to remove old. …

Sep 3, 2021 · The spider gasket can tear over time and allow communication between ports. However, is the sand coming out of the return jets to the pool? Have you tried to capture any …

May 28, 2019 · Filter sand will not break down, it’s a pool store non truth. It’s a quick way for them to make $400 or more. Suction out the existing sand, and pea gravel, remove lateral and …

Aug 6, 2022 · Hi, I'm new to the forum, but have had a pool for 28 years. When my pool filter stopped filtering and my pool turned the color of dead algae, I decided to try replacing sand …

Jul 21, 2023 · Who would believe in MICHIGAN you cannot find No. 20 Silica sand !!!! Can I use HTH pool filter sand ? Need help thank you

Sep 22, 2013 · So I took a break from running the (sand) filter more than the usual timer (about 2 hrs a day --- manually turning on for another 2 hrs on average when we're actually in the pool). …

Jun 8, 2021 · Please don't use filter balls..... sand is nature's natural water filter and has been doing extremely well for at least a bazillion years. Filter balls are more of a gimmick in my mind …

Aug 25, 2014 · Hi, I'm gather the material to swap out the sand on my Pentair Tritton II TR 140 sand filter. Went to one local hardware store last night and got the last seven bags of pool …