Hayward S200: time to replace the sand. What is the cheapest solution that works per lb?
- Thread starter primuspaul
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 62,698
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Thanks. I have S200. Manual specs:Sand Filter Use and Care - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
Haven't bought sand in years. I gathered from the article that I should not just get some random sand to save $ since it will just get blown out into the pool. It also said people had trouble with pool sand by Quikrete. What about this? https://www.maxwarehouse.com/products/hth-pool-filter-sand-50-lb?variant=33436406406
- May 3, 2014
- 62,698
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
That should work fine.
Why do you need to replace the sand? Unless you have pumped floc and/ or clarifier through it there typically is no reason to change the sand.
Why do you need to replace the sand? Unless you have pumped floc and/ or clarifier through it there typically is no reason to change the sand.
Probably. My dad poured lots of stuff through it before we figured out that anything besides CYA and Chlorine were wastes of money. It's also likely been about a decade since we changed it, and I see some sand escaping into the pool after backwashes.
- May 3, 2014
- 62,698
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Sand coming out means you have a compromised lateral.
Just wanted to be sure you knew that sand does not ‘wear’ out.
Just wanted to be sure you knew that sand does not ‘wear’ out.
I did not. I thought it could get ground down over the years. Where would I check for the lateral?
Sand remains sand and keeps doing the same job unless it becomes compromised due to the plethora of additives sitting on pool store shelves being sold.
- May 3, 2014
- 62,698
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
You need to remove all the sand to check a lateral. You can decide whether to deep clean and reuse the sand or replace at that time.
A little sand is lost during each backwash. After 10 years, you likely don't have 200 lb. of sand in that tank. Most of the time, a 24" sand filter (300 lb.) needs a bag added after about 5 years.
If you are going to inspect the laterals you will need to remove all the sand from the tank. It is very hard to estimate how much you have if you save it, especially since it is now wet, vs how much more you may need.
Shouldn't cost much more than $100.00 to replace it with new and know that you will be good for at least 5 years.
