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    Pea gravel in a sand filter?

    My filter is a Hayward S360T2, 700 lb. sand unit. I have a pool maintenance company advising me to place 200 lb of Pea Gravel in before adding 11 more (50 lb.) sacks of glass or sand media. Does anyone here think that is a good idea? The sales rep claims that "Having a layer of pea gravel at the...
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    Filter sand Question

    I understand this thread is old, but wanted to share my experience. Acquiring my approximately 2008 pool in 2013, I had some growing/learning pains with my new green pool. My water chemistry was poor, my pump was only 1/2 HP, I was Solar powered, therefore limited in circulation run time. I also...