All purpose bag vs sand/silt bag. Which works better with the micro-filter bags for dust at the bottom of the pool. Thanks
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Hi there! I NEVER use the multi purpose bag on its own, unless Im trying to get bigger debris , like leaves..the micro fiber bags can be inserted into the all purpose bag to trap the smallest of small particles ...I have a bag from a previous unit that was a small particle bag..that is what I use all of the time!! And, don't forget to recharge the battery every couple of weeks during the winter,when not in use, or else you will need to buy a new unit come spring. Found that out the hard way!!! Once the battery is drained, you can not recharge it. Hope this helps!
315321
I bought the silt bag also. It took out all of the dirt. It was like gooey mud in that silt bag
315322
I have never found it necessary to use the sand/silt bag! I simply use the bag that's attached, when full I shake it out over the edge of the pool, sometimes splash a little water on it to help, then put it back together and move on! We have a lot of ''tree seeds'' and dust from roads nearby, but with our salt water filter system, this ius all we need. By the way, I only have had to use this little gem about once a week! Honest!Mine came with silt bag!
1297904
Thank you. I thought I read you use 20% less of this then sand. Our pool is 23,000 gallons, so I thought we would need 5 bags.
1656989
I only put sand on one side but either side is built to play and hold sand and/or water. I went through one bag this summer filling up one side over and over again. So doing both sides it would probably take less than 1/4 of a bag to initially fill it.
217295
My preference is the bagged just because I like to be able to throw all of the "junk" out in the bag instead of having to clean out the bagless canister. There may be other pro's and con's but for me that is really the only reason.
2006853
Delta and others use 30 mil bags to keep the blower speed up to aid in collecting saw dust, planer chips, etc., and the larger bag size aids in that function. The Big Horn bag will provide greater filtration at some cost in blower speed due to the higher filtration capacity of the thicker closely woven cloth. If you are looking for a cleaner, healthier shop, go with the Big Horn. Its smaller height--31 inches can easily be adapted to the bag hanger on your collector. You'll be amazed with your cleaner shop.
307742
It might not work too well for shallow water since the debris needs to be captured in the bag. The bag needs to have sufficient clearance to expand as the water jet pushes the debris into it. If the surface of the water prevents the bag from expanding, the debris won't be captured and will just fall back down through the vacuum. I'm also not sure if it will work well with a sandy bottom. I use it to clean a small pool and it picks up leaves and small particles, but anything smaller than the mesh flows through.
996868
There is a W541 optional disposable bag which is finer. I made my own bags from drain tubing socks to catch silt. Both fit inside the mesh bag.
2092704
I purchased this bag for my Dewalt belt sander and there is plenty of room for extra sanding belts and other miscellaneous items. There is an internal pocket which keeps the sanding belts separate from the sander itself. The bag is constructed very well and I would recommend it for this type of usage. I'm not familiar with the other bag you mention so, unfortunately, I can't offer a better comparison at this time. Sorry!
385443
I am new at this too, so don´t worry...Its perfect for that, I bought the ¨Everlast Double End Striking Bag¨ and its perfect for avoiding drilling the floor, i filled it with water and works great, you can also try sand. Hope the information helps, enjoy and stay active!
1969814
I've had cartridge filters and sand filters and I prefer sand filters. They are much simpler to clean - simply backwash - and you don't have to replace cartridges. Technically cartridge filters take out smaller particles than sand filters, but they are more of a hassle to clean and more expensive to use as they have to be replaced often, and I honestly didn't see much difference between the two as far as cleaning the water in my pool. You can also mix sand and DE in a sand filter for removing even tinier particles that using sand alone. Here is a short article discussing both sand and cartridge filters. http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/blog/choosing-between-a-sand-filter-and-a-cartridge-pool-filter/ I've had cartridge filters and sand filters and I prefer sand filters. They are much simpler to clean - simply backwash - and you don't have to replace cartridges. Technically cartridge filters take out smaller particles than sand filters, but they are more of a hassle to clean and more expensive to use as they have to be replaced often, and I honestly didn't see much difference between the two as far as cleaning the water in my pool. You can also mix sand and DE in a sand filter for removing even tinier particles that using sand alone. Here is a short article discussing both sand and... » Read More I've had cartridge filters and sand filters and I prefer sand filters. They are much simpler to clean - simply backwash - and you don't have to replace cartridges. Technically cartridge filters take out smaller particles than sand filters, but they are more of a hassle to clean and more expensive to use as they have to be replaced often, and I honestly didn't see much difference between the two as far as cleaning the water in my pool. You can also mix sand and DE in a sand filter for removing even tinier particles that using sand alone. Here is a short article discussing both sand and cartridge filters. http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/blog/choosing-between-a-sand-filter-and-a-cartridge-pool-filter/ « Show Less
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It doesn't. You can buy filter sand in 50lb bags from Home Depot, Lowes, tool rental companies and some pool supplies dealers. The instructions that come with the filter tell you how much to put in. The sand I purchased was $9 per bag and took 6 bags. Hope this helps.
987102
I used it to remove sand from my spa. The fine mesh bag did accomplish that. Bag fills quickly.
2081874
yes the bottom is mesh. sand can get in bag..but it also allows sand to leave bag and all items to drain and dry while in the bag
722949
The bags are reusable. They give you bags to start out with. One bag is for leaves and larger things and one for much smaller items like sand. It's not a bad idea to buy a couple more just for getting your pool up and running at first. Use the mesh bags first then the fine bags to finish it off.
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i put sand it makes it more stable , just use only three bags , but is just because is for my wife ,and shes only punching the bag to do exercise from her heart operation,so if you want to beat the bag real good i would put at least, four bags,but sand is better than water,Benny.
645006
The filter resembles a cloth bag. Big dirt collects in the bag, while fine dirt appears to embed in the fabric of the bag itself (versus being distributed back in the pool). Both are easy to rinse with a hose. Bag is also machine washable.
1688242
This bag that came with the Polaris is excellent for catching and keeping everything from leaves, to branches, to sand and silt. Whenever we have storms, we get a variety of stuff in the pool, including silt. This bag does a great job of holding everything. The weave of the bag is tight, so not much, if anything, gets thru.