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    Anyone ever tried the new "FilterBalls Blu 10 Advanced" instead of sand ?

    Re: Anyone ever tried the new "FilterBalls Blu 10" instead of sand ? I somewhat agree. Have you ever cleaned a sand filter and used a pick to clean the manifold slots of sand particles? Some slip by, the larger ones get stuck, the largest don't pass at all. The grinding you feel when turning...
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    Anyone ever tried the new "FilterBalls Blu 10 Advanced" instead of sand ?

    Re: Anyone ever tried the new "FilterBalls Blu10" instead of sand ? CJadamec: Using a flux rate of 20gpm/ft2 of media.... and a flow gauge (not vessel rating assumptions) Yes, I do... by a third party laboratory, If I could figure out how to insert an image.... hope this does it. Triangle is...
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    Anyone ever tried the new "FilterBalls Blu 10 Advanced" instead of sand ?

    Re: Anyone ever tried the new "FilterBalls Blu 10" instead of sand ? JoyfulNoise: FilterBalls are not made from any recycled plastic of any type. We use traceable virgin resin for quality control and quality assurance. However, when they do expire (4-5 years) you can place them in the...
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    Anyone ever tried the new "FilterBalls Blu 10 Advanced" instead of sand ?

    Re: Anyone ever tried the new "FilterBalls Blu 10 Advanced" instead of sand ? YippeeSkippy, thank you for doing your homework. the Blu is just a name that pool and spa re-sellers wanted us to use as it reflects the clarity of pool waters. There are no additives or coatings like copper of...