Vacuuming sand out of pool

[Newdude]

It was at 12psi just before cleaning and 11psi after cleaning

OK so it the needle goes to zero when the pump is off, the gauge is likely fine. And that needle says 16 and 17. If 16 is clean then you generally don't have to clean until 20. You are welcome to do so anytime sooner just because.

Pay no attention to the cleaning time arrow thingies.

 

[bertschb]

I use the corrugated looking filters in my S200 and that is exactly what they do.

That's good to know Jim. Thanks!

 

[Darin]

If i thought that i had a big sand or dust problem i would just get a sand filter. Free sand!! just not the right size.

 

[Toxophilite]

Do the robots that people here on the forum typically use catch sand/silt/dirt?

I'm still using the stock mesh basket and not the fine silt/sand one, and it gets up the light cloud accumulation on bottom I would see when brushing. With nothing to stir the bottom, the accumulation didn't make it to the drain very well. Now that we use the pool almost daily the bottom stays stirred and cleaner on its own, and the robot is parked more than it's used for the floor but still let it scrub sides and tile line.