I'd Like to Convert My Filtration to a Sand Filter

[cheshamjim]

Hi Al.

Please forget what I said about installing a sand filter on the suction side. Never having had a regular filtration setup, I have absolutely no understanding of what path the water takes when pumped through them.

"As for the 1 skimmer and 1 return, not ideal but will certainly work."

This is kinda what I wanted to hear, except for "not ideal." Do you mean that a sand filter properly installed in my system might not be as efficient as my exsisting arrangement?

Thanks for the advice.

-Jim

[Poconos]

Not at all. What I meant by the 'not ideal' comment referred to circulation. Having the return jet and skimmer on the same side and close to each other is not ideal. I would just aim the return jet away from the skimmer, toward the side, to get the best circulation in the pool as possible. You'll be OK. Go for it.
Al

[cheshamjim]

Thanks buddy. I now have some confidence.

-Jim