zeolite

[strummindad]

Hi,
My name is Wayne and I have a question about Zeolite and your opinions. I had three bad bouts of algae last year because, I believe due to CYA being too high.My question is; would you change the zeolite or run the filter with the old Zeolite in it. I believe there is a recharging procedure of a 10% salt solution a let it sit for 10-12 hours then backwash.Can I just reach in with something and just stir the stuff up?


Wayne
Hillsbororo,NJ
18x38x8 IG vinyl sand Pentair 2sp 1HP
26,000gals Leslie test kit and strips

 

[Richard320]

Algae is a chemistry issue, not a filter issue.

That being said, sand filters (And DE, too) never ever backwash perfectly. Go ahead and try Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter and see if it improves the filtration. Just remember it will not clear a green pool, even if you waste a pile of money replacing it all.

 

[strummindad]

Thanks for replying Richard. I guess my question to clarify(no pun intended) is; do you think that anything go trapped in the Zeolite that will effect the pool chemistry where I should change it out. Also, last year was the first time using Zeolite so I wasn't sure how it would work.I guess I should be asking if anyone has any feedback on Zeolite also.

Wayne

 

[Richard320]

Thanks for replying Richard. I guess my question to clarify(no pun intended) is; do you think that anything go trapped in the Zeolite that will effect the pool chemistry where I should change it out. Also, last year was the first time using Zeolite so I wasn't sure how it would work.I guess I should be asking if anyone has any feedback on Zeolite also.

Wayne

Enough organic debris to merit changing, no. Enough to merit a deep clean, maybe. But zeobrite like sand is inert by itself.

Use the search box on glass media or zeobrite and you can see several years' worth of reviews.

 

[strummindad]

Thanks