Pool sand out of stock everywhere?

[Cheetos82]

I cannot find pool sand anywhere near me. I got some a month ago but I got a larger filter and need more! Play sand is a no no right?

 

[ajw22]

Play sand is a no no right?

Nope.

Sand Filter Use and Care - Further Reading

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The sand in a pool sand filter is #20 silica sand; 45 - 55 mm. A discussion about different qualities of pool sand can be found in My findings on how not all sand is created equal. Pool sand that is too fine with small particles will be blown out from the laterals.

Pentair uses US Silica Mystic White II sand for all of their testing. It may not be readily available at Ace/Home Depot though. In general, we recommend getting your pool sand from a pool supply store and not a hardware store as they are far more likely to stand behind what they sell than a big box store.

Be aware that members have had issues with Quiikrete Pool Sand. Members find that Quikrete Pool Sand is too fine and perceptibly heterogenous (i.e., not filtered to #20 specifically). It does not filter well and tends to blow back into the pool. A search in the Forum can provide more information about the issues.

Swimming Pool Sand filters generally use #20 silica sand which is approximately .40 to .55 mm.

If the slits in the laterals are a little bit large and the sand is a little bit small, then you can get some sand passing through the laterals.

MYSTIC WHITE II filter sand has three effective sizes, .49 mm, .65 mm or .80 mm.

MYSTIC WHITE® II .49

MYSTIC WHITE® II .65

MYSTIC WHITE® II .80

TFP recommends using pool sand. There is no need for an alternative media like glass.

 

[Texas Splash]

Play sand is a no no right?

Correct. No bueno on play sand. Sorry.

 

[Cheetos82]

Nope.

Sand Filter Use and Care - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

The sand in a pool sand filter is #20 silica sand; 45 - 55 mm. A discussion about different qualities of pool sand can be found in My findings on how not all sand is created equal. Pool sand that is too fine with small particles will be blown out from the laterals.

Pentair uses US Silica Mystic White II sand for all of their testing. It may not be readily available at Ace/Home Depot though. In general, we recommend getting your pool sand from a pool supply store and not a hardware store as they are far more likely to stand behind what they sell than a big box store.

Be aware that members have had issues with Quiikrete Pool Sand. Members find that Quikrete Pool Sand is too fine and perceptibly heterogenous (i.e., not filtered to #20 specifically). It does not filter well and tends to blow back into the pool. A search in the Forum can provide more information about the issues.

Swimming Pool Sand filters generally use #20 silica sand which is approximately .40 to .55 mm.

If the slits in the laterals are a little bit large and the sand is a little bit small, then you can get some sand passing through the laterals.

MYSTIC WHITE II filter sand has three effective sizes, .49 mm, .65 mm or .80 mm.

MYSTIC WHITE® II .49

MYSTIC WHITE® II .65

MYSTIC WHITE® II .80

TFP recommends using pool sand. There is no need for an alternative media like glass.

This could explain why my filter blows back particles even after thorough backwash and rinse. I believe it is quickrete

 

[YippeeSkippy]

IIRC quite a few posters a few years back found problems with the Quickrete brand???

File:Pool Sand Comparison HTH vs Quikrete.jpg - Further Reading

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