Fliter Sand, HTS vs. Zeobrite??

[CarlD]

Call me a duh, but what is IMHO?

In My Humble Opinion.

$10/50# is a little steep for filter sand but even so, in a 200# sand filter it's only $40. Janet is happy with her Zeolite--I'm happy with sand.

We have numerous threads on adding DE to a sand filter. It's simple.
Backwash and record your pool pressure.
Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of DE through the skimmer (take out the skimmer sock first) and wait 20 to 30 minutes. If the pressure hasn't increased by one lb, add a little more, until your pressure is about a lb higher than before. if you go too high, backwash and start again.

Every time you backwash you'll need to add the DE again.