how i clean pool filter sand "with pics"

[haloman02]

Where can i purchase this sand Home depot?

 

[cchhcc]

Home Depot, Lowes, or any pool supply store.

 

[midnight]

pool store
ive heard lowes and depot but when i went looking,
the only pool filter sand i seen was 20 bucks
its 6 to 8 bucks per 50lb at a pool supply store
100lbs did my 240g

 

[ironmunki]

Cool. I used a very similiar method with a detachable shower head in the tub of the guest bathroom. Just had to make sure the GF wasn't over when I did it.

 

[ziggy2]

You get the best grade of sand at the pool supply stores. Home depots is really dusty.

 

[hillbilly]

Dude. Using the bucket method is too much work! Just dump all your sand in the tank, get a water hose and wash the heck out it with the spray nozzle right in the tank. Drain the tank. Repeat. There. Done! Go get a beer.

 

[proaquatics]

That's funny..after I finsh rinsing sand for my new breeder this thread comes out haha,I guess we all have a habit of doing it the same way.

 

[aznxcalikid]

im washing my first batch of sand in one bucket and im well over my 40th refill. the water wont go clear. and its not even that much sand in the bucket. its still hazy grey and im using pfs. does the water have to be crystal clear?

 

[aznxcalikid]

help

 

[pilau]

help

Its all about the sand you get. One of mine took at least 50+ rinses, and yes it needs to be clear unless you enjoy lots of water changes. I know I don't. lol