Sand Filter question.

[Steve V]

Last year I totally emptyed the sand, filled with 50 lbs of aquachem sand from Lowes. It said 50lbs was = to 100 lbs of regular sand. Is this true. Do I need more aqua chem stuff or just plane sand?

I was considering some DE to clear the water once I get the chemical in check.

[CarlD]

I've never heard of the stuff.

Carl

[PBLsQuad450]

Last year I totally emptyed the sand, filled with 50 lbs of aquachem sand from Lowes. It said 50lbs was = to 100 lbs of regular sand. Is this true. Do I need more aqua chem stuff or just plane sand?

I was considering some DE to clear the water once I get the chemical in check.

Why did you empty all of your sand?

[Watermom]

Bumping this up again to see if anybody has advice about this for Steve.

[Steve V]

Previous owner said it needed to be changed. I was a pool NOOB and uneducated. I got the stuff at Lowes right next to DE stuff $25 a box. Pool worked fine last year.

So I need sand from the pool store? My filter holds 150lbs. It does not have a pressure guage how can I add one.

For those following my other thread...pool was drained to 12-14 inches left. Started hose last nite and shut it off about 8PM tonite. I got all the debris outta the pool and am now filtering it over nite. I used the strips for a quickie and the FC and TC was still at the top of color chart. I will test CYA in am and chlorine etc and go from there. Pool is cloudy but much better.

[Steve V]

Per lowes website..aqua chem pool filter sand,25lbs replace 50lbs of silica sand and filters finer particles....I have 150lb filter. I only the equivlant of 100lbs of sand I am getting more sand Tuesday.

[Watermom]

I'm sorry you aren't getting any replies. Apparently, nobody on the forum is familiar with this product.

[Steve V]

No problem. That's why I not gonna use it anymore. I will get regular silcia sand Tues and some DE. ;)