I just installed an inground filter and chose to switch from a sand filter to the DL.. Does this really replace the 25 lb. bag and work better?
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I replaced my DE with this stuff early in the summer. I have been very happy with the results of this. Much less messy, has not clogged once only have to use that release arm a few times. I have not had to backwash, (mostly because I have not used the filter to clean the pool. Rather I have been letting the debris spill into a bucket with a net, while this costs water I have a leaf and acorn problem that clogs the strainer too often) Hope this helps. I recommend this stuff....
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My pool requires less chemicals and is sparkling clean with cellulose fiber. I go twice as long between back flushing my pool also.
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It didn't work well at all. I noticed it kept clogging the filter so I went back to using DE.
532889
I would say you will need to go by measurements. I can tell you this type of bag works WAY BETTER than those plastic bags they sell that keep slipping down inside the compactor. If you've been dealing with the plastic one, it would be worth the $13/$15 just to see if you can switch. Good luck.
1472431
I had to put a nylon knee-hi inside the filter bag that came with it, does a lot better job . Just stretch knee-hi over edge of filter to make inner sleeve. Also works best on dirt and algae with full battery charge.
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Hey Debby,The answer to your question is yes. my pool is 27x52 and it also works like a charm. You do not need to change your sand filter either. You just mount the box and plumb in the chorinator. It paid for itself in the last half of last summer. Hope this helps..
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A 50 pound bag of zeosand is equal to 100 pounds of regular pool filter sand. I found out that this stuff works great for me. Just be sure to follow the directions, which are simple. Just be sure to completely backwash the zeosand several times before you run the the filter. If you don't you will blow a good amount of zeosand into your pool and it will make a mess. Good luck!!
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It works much better if you use a regular size 30 gal bag.. The 13 gal may be a LIL small..
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Yes, but not the pebbles below. You use less filterglass (by weight) than sand - as I recall 20% less.
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Changing bags is very easy. Just separate the cloth casing where it is attached to the plastic body and you will see the filter bag. Remove the bag and replace it with the new one.
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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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You have to take the filter loose from the in & out pipes to change the sand. I used rigid PVC for the in side and a 45 degree fitting with flexible PVC for the out side. It seemed to give a better return flow with a minimum of bends & turns. I only thought of using the flex at the very last because of the angle of the pipe coming out of the ground. I probably would have used All flex and 45's if I'd known how well it increases the flow. The least bends and turn in the pipes=less resistance.
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Sand Filter takes about 80 to 90 lbs of sand. Buy two 50 lb bags and have some left over. About $13 a bag.
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It'll work, you might want to go a little bigger though. The reason for the popularity of this particular filter is that the replacement pads can be cut up with an exacto and replaced with standard filter material (so you don't have to pay for expensive proprietary filter pads)
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I do not know. I've never had to replace the sand bags. You may want to look on the Everlast Website and see if they offer an answer to your question.
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I use this on just one floor of my house so although the bag isn't huge I don't change that much. Filter needs change every other bag change (I have 2 large dogs).
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Yes. Now, I did buy a bigger, better sand filter for my pool from pool store...you do NOT need to. We chose to do this because we have a very high iron level in our water and felt like we needed something bigger. We enjoyed our pool so much! Last memorial day we had 6 teenagers and 4 adults in pool and had plenty of room!!! Best buy for outdoor fun ever!
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Per the hubby, there are two models, one for sand and one for DE. The numbers are slightly different. Ask at a Pool supply store, or an online pool store, and have the model number of your sand filter handy.
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Not sure BUT the normal filter is about 6-8" dia. and about 9-10" long and its a paper type filter then it has a foam filter you put on for waterI don't see why a dust bag wouldn't work over the regular filter...