Sand pump spilling sand in pool

[Liviesmommy]

Is it normal for there to be some sand in my pool? I don’t remember this happening last year! It’s not a ton, but still, I clean the pool, backwash the filter and within a couple days, there is another little pile of sand at the bottom. [emoji848]

5000 gallon Coleman 16’x48”
Intex Sand pump
Manually chlorinated with household bleach

 

[Texas Splash]

Before we worry about anything wrong in the filter, are you rinsing long enough after backwash? Most owners probably give their pump an additional 30 seconds to a minute on "rinse" after the sight glass goes clear to ensure everything is clean before going back to filter mode.

By the way, it looks like you need to update your signature with the new filter. It shows "cartridge".

 

[Liviesmommy]

Oh no! I thought I changed that! Thanks!
I probably only have been giving it about 30 seconds. How long should I be doing it for? I just feel like I lose so much water when I’m backwashing/rinsing![emoji30]


5000 gallon Coleman 16’x48”
Intex Sand pump
Manually chlorinated with household bleach

 

[Liviesmommy]

About my signature...on my end it says “I texted sand pump” that’s weird!


5000 gallon Coleman 16’x48”
Intex Sand pump
Manually chlorinated with household bleach

 

[Texas Splash]

Once your sight glass looks clear inside, many will consider 30 seconds a good length of time to remove any residual stuff in the lines. But as an experiment, you can try it a bit longer to see if that helps. Maybe 45 sec to a minute?

 

[zea3]

Are you sure it is sand? Does it feel gritty or does it poof away when you try to pick some up?

 

[Liviesmommy]

It’s definitely sand. It’s gritty. I will try to backwash and rinse a little longer next time. It doesn’t seem to be getting any worse.


5000 gallon Coleman 16’x48”
Intex Sand pump
Manually chlorinated with household bleach

 

[RaiderSmiley]

Are you sure it is sand? Does it feel gritty or does it poof away when you try to pick some up?

What if it isn’t gritty and just disappears when you to disturb it?

 

[zea3]

What if it isn’t gritty and just disappears when you to disturb it?

In that case it is probably algae. Start a new thread with a description of your problem and we can help you.