When to change sand in filter

[bsbrega]

Like an idiot, I used to change the sand every year. My yard now looks like I have been trying to construct a small beach next to my pool. Oh well. . . I then posted a thread similar to the original one here, and heard from all sorts of people to the effect that, indeed, leave the stuff alone! Live and learn.

[geordie]

HOW much for a bag of sand? I just bought a 50lb bag for $6.99 and was irritated because the last time I bought it was $5.

We bring our filter into the garage every winter (gets pretty ugly here) and a couple of years ago I had to replace the lateral, so I've had one complete sand replacment, and we do a little topping off every year because of the sand we lose when we move the filter. This bag will cover my sand use for next spring too (barring another lateral disaster).

[CarlD]

Yeah, sometimes the stores up here gouge on filter sand. I just got 4 50# bags for $5/per. (I use it for all the sand bag needs--I ALWAYS have filter sand at the ready!)

[JoshU]

$6.99 is pretty fair for sand.

Some retailers are selling for about twice that right now.

Gasoline prices are causing prices to rise...

Josh