Got estimate to replace zeolite to sand in my 25+ filter. Also asked about glass media. Was told for sand it would be $1500 but, thought my filter equipment should be changed if I went with added expense of glass. Another company said equipment would last and I could just replace with glass media. Can't find estimated lifespan info for equipment. It does sit in the AZ sun 24/7. Thoughts?
replacing sta-rite sytem 3 s8s70 sand filter
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Foot,
Why?? Sand lasts forever and replacing it with anything else is just a waste of your money.
All magic, but no rabbit..
Thanks,
Jim R.
Why?? Sand lasts forever and replacing it with anything else is just a waste of your money.
All magic, but no rabbit..
Thanks,
Jim R.
Having problems with algae and poor pressure for pool cleaner. Was told Zeolite only lasts about 8 years and it's older than that.Foot,
Why?? Sand lasts forever and replacing it with anything else is just a waste of your money.
All magic, but no rabbit..
Thanks,
Jim R.
Best media for a sand filter is sand. If there is a problem with algae not being filtered after it is killed, a handful of DE or cellulose fiber added through the skimmer will help remove it. Cellulose leaves little mess when backwashed out and is completely inert. May take a few filter cycles to get the water to sparkle again.
Sta-Rite System 3 tanks last forever.