New User - Zeolite sand?

[Watermom]

I think you are making a good decision. Be sure to buy labeled pool filter sand but don't buy Quikrete's pool sand. Not good.

[azwaterdog]

Thank you for that tip!

One more quick item - Leslie's has said a couple times that the life span of Zeosand is about five years. I'm going on seven or eight right now. While we were on vacation some algae developed and the pool is very slow to recover, which is why I'm planning on replacing the Zeo this weekend. I guess what I'm asking is do you think the five year life span of Zeo is accurate?

I read another thread or two here where someone said they've had regular sand in their filter for over ten years. Obviously that is different than Zeo, but I just want to make sure I address the problem with the sand change. I've have done a salt water recharge the past two summers with some success but it seems like less and less each time. Haven't tried that yet this summer. Thanks!

[PoolDoc]

We've never seen any evidence that sand had a life expectancy, unless you do something to mess it up, like use Baquacil. Dealers have an URGE to replace it, for $$. But I've removed sampled sand from 40 year old ginormous commercial filters that had been in continuous service for that entire time, and seen NO reason to replace the sand.

. . . membership updated.

[azwaterdog]

Thanks PoolDoc. Have you heard anything about a lifespan on Zeosand? I have eight year old Zeo in there now from a previous pool guy, but am hoping a swap to regular silica sand will fix my issue.

[PoolDoc]

Haven't heard one way or the other.

What is your "issue"?