Clorox Filter Sand Plus and ZeoSand

[stathie]

I just bought a new Intex Sand Filter with salt water chlorinator for my above ground pool.
Lowe's in our area of Hawaii only carries "Clorox Filter Sand Plus", which doesn't say what's in it.
I have been reading that ZeoSand is made of Zeolites (mined volcanic silicates of sort) which is
supposed to be 10X smaller particles than Silica Sand #20 which is recommended by the Intex.

Does anyone know if Clorox Filter Sand Plus and Zeosand are essentially the same product?
Are they safe for the Intex Sand Filter?

It seems the Zeolite product is much better than the #20 filter sand for Algae growth and
controlling ammonia and other waste products.

Anyone know?

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum! :handshake:

Sand is the best media for a sand filter. Some forum members report using the Zeosand. It is tempermental during backwashing as you can lose some of it to waste.

Algae and ammonia have nothing to do with filtering. They are chemistry issues.

I suggest you read Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Trouble Free Pool School book.