Hayward Sand Filter Replacement

[S Greenfield]

Let me start by saying I am converting my pool to SWG this year.

The pool company that I use to open and close (and repair if need be) recommended I replace my sand filter. This is without actually checking it

My original plan was to clean it; as it hasn't been cleaned in a very long time. I just started using this website last year and now I know what should be done.

They based this idea on its due to age and the amount of labor it will cost to clean; and the likeliness that something is broken in it.

The question is; is that total BS?

 

[duraleigh]

Not TOTAL bs but it may have some merit.

How much for a new one? How much to fix the old one? We need more info.

 

[Debbiekennedy]

My Sand filter was 25 years old and last year at the end of season I got a huge crack, I had to close my pool early there wasn’t enough time to order a new filter. Now my question is do I replace it with a sand filter or A cartridge system

 

[Arizonarob]

I’m not a fan of sand filters, I prefer the cartridge type as IMHO they are much easier to maintain and cleaning them is a snap. But again, that’s just my opinion.