I hear there is an alternative to the sand for filtering which is made of glass that filters even more thoroughly. Pros & cons?
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The glass is considerably more expensive and really doesn't improve filtration that much in my opinion. Properly maintained and replaced when it should be sand media filtration does a great job.
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I talked with the pool manager for a townhouse complex and he changed the sand out for a glass medium. He thought it did better than sand and would last longer but it cost more. I have sand in my pool filter because it was cheaper. It was my money vs the townhouse association money he was playing with. If cost is no object I would go with glass.
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Not really. I think what you want is a particulate filter or reverse osmosis for that issue.
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I have read that it is a good biodegradable alternative for allowing the soil to disperse and filter water more efficiently. So I would say so.
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The filter, not the motor, will limit your length of use. It's a powerful motor, and completely removes all trace of fine wood ash. It would do the same for sandblast dust. You'll need to stop periodically to empty the canister and clean the filter.
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You can rinse the sand by hand in a sieve ( I recommend that) before you install the filter until the smaller particles are flushed away. Or you could remove the backwash cap and turn the dial to rinse to rinse the sand while already in the filter. Also...after you backwash to waste you should turn the dial to rinse the sand before going back to normal operation.
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I mostly use it for metal. I've tried one drinking glass. The cut is fairly shallow so it won't be a sand blast effect which would be deeper. If you try different bits and use heavier glass, you might get better results.
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One standard bag of silica sand is what i use. Fills it about half way. I never had to change the sand during the season because it is a big enough filter for my 4 x 24 pool.
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Good questions. Please allow me to refer you to the real authority on water purification. Bill Yost of Flat Fish USA can answer your questions regarding the ceramic water filter. I recently purchased a number of these filters through my city. I have confidence in his advice.
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use this with a sediment filter first. it can be damaged by large particles
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I have a sand filter. Never had any clogging with the product. Love this stuff!!
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You can use either. I use a No. 4 Melitta paper filter or a gold metal filter depending on my mood. There will be some grit with the metal filter.
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I used a 80 grit recylcled glass "sand." It worked really well. I'm pretty new to this also but I know that grit worked well for me. I also attempted a very course grit that didn't work very well at all.
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This was for an in the ground pool, about 24000 gal of water. I'm not sure what you age going to use it for but I found it to be the best media for a sand filter that I've ever used. The water is clear much clearer than with the old paper filter and the glass last much longer on a back wash. Very pleased with this glass media. Well worth the money.Don in Seattle
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There is no filter per se. there are disks which rotate in the water and collect dirt.There isnt a mesh or anything of that sort.
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Not sure, but since the filter is ceramic and they give you some sand paper to clean it. I would say you could use it for a very long time without needing to change it.
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No this is not a sand filter. The salt goes in the water not the filter. This filter produces chlorine from the salt.
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If the sediment is composed of particles large enough to be stopped by the filter paper yes. If not then you might look into other filter mediums like activated carbon.