I just started really getting into looking after my mom-n-law's pool and thanks to TFP members/Pool School/PoolCalc and new test kit, it looks great (just gotta stop testing the water sooo much tho). I have a question regarding the sand filter. When do I need to replace the sand in the filter. The name brand is Hayward and the label states it holds 300lbs of sand. Just to be curious today I took the small top of the sand filter and looked in and noticed the sand level was noticably below half full. Is this a problem? Can I just add to or is it better to replace with specified amount. I do not know when the sand has been replaced but I do know that it has not been in the last 5-6yrs. Also what is the best place to get replacement sand if advised I need too. Thanks in advance. Carl
When to change SAND in sand filter?
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We almost never recommend replacing the sand, but since you don't know how much is gone or how much you need to add, its probably a good idea just to buy the recommended amount and remove what's in there and refill fresh.