I hear there is an alternative to the sand for filtering which is made of glass that filters even more thoroughly. Pros &amp; cons?
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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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Cool thanks! I have decided to order it. Just got it today! Excited to use it. Wondering where to get the filters for the glass attachments. Have to figure that out later. I know they last a while. So that will be figured out later I guess.
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It has a sand filter that is designed for fresh water. It could be converted to salt bath at would require additional expense
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It doesn't use filters. Do you mean replacement glass? Or some other piece? I would price it out. Might be more effective to buy a whole new one and save the working parts for future.
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I use the ceramic filters. At the time they said the red cross and unicef used them. That was good enough for me. I also read a review that said the stem on the black filter broke easy. I don't know if that was true, but I didn't have the money to try it to find out. I prefer tried and true. I LOVE my Berkey with the ceramic filters and they are very easy to clean. One of the best investments I've made for me and my family.
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Jacqueline, I used Zeolite instead of sand and the only problem I had was some kept settling in the pool for several weeks after installation. It's been two years, no more settlement, and it filters better than sand(It's possible I may have put too much in to begin with). I can't remember how many sacks of Zeolite I used but it was less than the amount of sand required. Rodney Constant
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use this with a sediment filter first. it can be damaged by large particles
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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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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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Mine came with sand filter. Holds up and works well Just dump 200lbs of salt in water
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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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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.
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This is designed to fit inside of a cartridge filter. We used to place ours in the old clorinator we didn't use but it started leaking. It is not designed for sand filtration systems.
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The sand is quite fine, it may fog the aquarium, or get into the filter. I see where it would look nice if it worked.
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No. But I wouldn't see why you'd want sand. It works perfectly fine without it.
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It came with a filter system, but I purchase a straight sand filter that was 1.5 horse power to keep it clean. I have hard water, but the sand filter works great for me. Otherwise the pool has been great so far.
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I have a sand filter and have not experienced any problem. Filter pressure has not been an issue and I backwash no more frequently than before using this product.