Sand Filter vs Cartridge Filter

[dandelion]

Would a sand filter, filter out iron particles if I added diatomaceous earth (D.E.)?

[Watermom]

Do you mean actually iron particles or iron that is in solution in the water?

[dandelion]

Well I added chlorine before I knew I had iron in the water so it is rust. It has settled down on the bottom of the pool. I could vacuum some of it but it would be eaiser to be able to filter it, backwash and filter again. I would rather the iron be out and not in solution.

[Watermom]

I think if it were my pool, I'd try to vacuum to waste and get it out of the pool that way.

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