How much sand do I need for a swim pro filter?

For a 16-inch sand filter, you should expect to add around 100 lbs of sand. For every inch in diameter larger than 16 inches, you add an extra 25 lbs of sand until you reach 20 inches. From 20 inches, you add 50 lbs for every 2 inches in diameter until you reach 24 inches.

How do you change the sand in a swim pro sand filter?

  1. Remove the Multiport Valve. Remove the hoses or pipes that are connected to the multiport valve.
  2. Cover the Standpipe.
  3. Remove the Sand.
  4. Rinse Out the Tank and Laterals.
  5. Fill the Tank Halfway with Water.
  6. Add the New Sand.
  7. Fill the Tank and Reassemble the Connections.
  8. Backwash and Rinse the Filter.

Which pool sand filter is best?

BEST OVERALL: Hayward DE6020 ProGrid D.E. Pool Filter.

  • BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: XtremepowerUS 19″ Above Inground Pool Sand Filter.
  • BEST CARTRIDGE: Pentair 160332 Clean and Clear Pool Filter Cartridge.
  • BEST SAND: Hayward ProSeries Pool Sand Filter.
  • BEST ABOVE-GROUND: Carvin Laser 22.5 Inch Above Ground Pool Sand Filter.

    • How many bags of filter sand do I need?

    How Much Sand Does My Pool Filter Need?

    Filter Model / Size Pounds Required (Sand) Filtra Balls Required (Boxes)
    16 Inch 100 Lbs 2 Boxes
    19 Inch 150 Lbs 3 Boxes
    21 Inch 200 Lbs 4 Boxes
    23 Inch 250 Lbs 5 Boxes

    What size sand filter do I need for a 15000 gallon pool?

    For instance, a 16” sand filtered system has a 1.55″ sq. ft filtered area, making it ideal for a 15,000- gallon pool.

    How often should I backwash my sand filter?

    “How often should I backwash my sand filter”? Ensure you do it if there’s an algae outbreak or after a significant storm. A DE( diatomaceous earth)filter system needs cleaning six or more times each year. If you have a sand filter, backwash it every month and tear it down twice every year.

    What size filter do I need for a 10000 gallon pool?

    Filter Size A helpful rule of thumb is to choose a filter with at least 1 square foot per 10,000 gallons pool capacity.

    What size sand filter do I need for a 20000 gallon pool?

    For sand filters on in-ground pools, I like to use a 30-inch tank diameter, which has a 4.9 sq. ft. filter surface area and holds 600 pounds of sand. For small pools (under 20,000 gallons), I might advise the next size down (24″ tank) if the budget is tight.