Is it possible and worth doing to replace my Hayward cartridge with sand filters? I heard they are better but I know nothing about it
Replacing cartridge with sand
Is it possible and worth doing to replace my Hayward cartridge with sand filters? I heard they are better but I know nothing about it
13000 gallon fiberglass, variable speed pump, cartridge filter, chlorine sanitized ,k-2006, also daily 5 item check ( ch, ph,ta,)
I only trust the k-2006 titration is better for me
Re: Replacing cartridge with sand
I can't help you with how to replace it but will tell you that sand filters are WAY easier to maintain. I think you'll be glad you switched!
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Re: Replacing cartridge with sand
I'm with Watermom, I love my sand filter. That said, why do you want to change?
12'x24' oval 7.7K gal AG vinyl pool; ; Hayward S270T sand filter; Hayward EcoStar SP3400VSP pump; hrs; K-2006; PF:16
Re: Replacing cartridge with sand
pool isn't all that clean and I read where sand is better but I don't even know where to start. If I have to backwash, don't know what to do and would have to be repiped which is not a problem. I just don't know if Im opening a can of worms Im going to wish I didnt
13000 gallon fiberglass, variable speed pump, cartridge filter, chlorine sanitized ,k-2006, also daily 5 item check ( ch, ph,ta,)
I only trust the k-2006 titration is better for me
Re: Replacing cartridge with sand
What kind of cartridges do you have? Many cheap knock-off carts don't do the job no matter how much they cost. Filbur, Unicel, or OEM are the only ones recommended here: Recommended equipment for new inground pool.
Re: Replacing cartridge with sand
The advantage of sand over cartridge is the ease of cleaning the filter. For a sand filter, you simply turn a handle on the top of the filter a couple of times. The whole process takes about 2 minutes tops. Simple, simple. Personally, I will never have anything but a sand filter.
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