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    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.

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    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.

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

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