Sand (Vacuum to Waste or Filter)

[KentfamPool21]

I releveled some of the pavers around our pool and the polymeric sand got everywhere and some of it made its way into the pool. Would you recommend vacuuming to waste or vacuuming to filter to get rid of it?

Thanks!

 

[1poolman1]

Waste. Just be sure to watch your water level, it will come out fast. From their website: "One of the disadvantages of using polymeric sand is the chemicals that go into making the product. Polymeric sand relies on a chemical reaction to harden it into the joints between your paving stones. Once it hardens, it is permanent." DON'T WANT THAT IN A FILTER. (Edit for emphasis)

 

[duraleigh]

If it's quite a bit, you may lose a LOT of water. I would vacuum in the filter position.