if you are on island and have an hr, that is all it takes.
disconnect your high rate sand filter from the pump and plumbing.
shovel out 75% of the sand media.
do not move the laterals at the bottom of the filter!
add X amount of new sand media, reconnect and you are good to go.
do you know how many pounds of sand it takes?
honestly if i were there i would do it for you.
i ran a commercial pool in MA for many years and the pool had its new filter system in place in april 1984 and had new filter media sand then, then the next sand change was in 1999 and no change since then.
if u backwash frequently that sand can go for a LONG time.
the key is to backwash even if you really do not need to.
do not let the pressure build too high.
do a good flush as well.
run a cl9osed circuit for a few minutes and then open to a full filtration.
pm me for any questions.
andrea
ps in waltham ma, for a residential swim pool maintenance call such as what you need is about $200 plus materials (sand media).
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Originally Posted by elephant_guy
Just got a quote of $400 to simply replace the sand in my Pool filter. I am no kind of pool expert but this seems a bit steep to say the least !!
Anyone know if this is reasonable ? Also if anyone also knows any reputable and RELIABLE Pool companies that do not charge the earth for pool maintainance and repairs could you let me know.
Many thanks..
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