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With a sand filter with pump you can have a simple filtration system that is easy to maintain. This model comes complete with a sand filter tank, sand, and a high performance pool pump that moves up to 2,200 gallons of water per hour.
The sand filter with pump sends dirty water through a distribution pipe which then distributes it throughout the sand in the filter tank. The sand works to capture any dirt and debris, while the clean water exits through the return pipe back into your pool. Sand filters are a less expensive choice than cartridge and diatomaceous earth filters and they last longer. However, sand filters are not as effective at catching smaller particles of algae compared to the other two types of filters. This is due to the fact that sand filters can only capture particles up to 40 microns, which is about the size of a grain of table salt or a human hair.
Depending on the quality of the sand used in your sand filter with pump, it can last up to 10 years before needing to be replaced. With a sand filter you will have a top mount dial valve that has six different settings including filtration, backwash, rinse, recirculate, waste, and winter/closed. A pressure gauge on the top of the tank indicates when it is time to backwash your filter. Backwashing reverses the flow of water through the filter to break up any excess build-up and to clear the sand.
The sand filter pump works by cycling water through a tank that is filled with a specific type of filtration media. In most cases, this is silica sand; however, you can also use alternative media. The dirt and contaminants are trapped on the surface of the sand; water then flows through the sand. The clean, fresh water is then guided back into the pool by the pump. A sand filter is usually the most cost effective option.
The key to a sand filter’s longevity is regular maintenance. A quick cleaning cycle, called a backwash, is essential to keep the sand working effectively.Backwashing involves reversing the flow of water through the filter, flushing out any debris and contaminates into the drain. It is recommended to perform this once a week.When you backwash, some sand will blowback into the pool, which is why it’s important to run a rinse cycle afterwards. It is also necessary to periodically top up the sand in your filter, so it isn’t too low.
Sand filters are easy to maintain, and a good choice for people who don’t have a lot of time to spend on their pools. Choosing the right type of sand is also important; we recommend using a ‘pool grade’, coarse, angular silica sand as this has better filtration properties than standard builders sand.
When it comes to choosing the right pool filter, sand pump filters are generally the most affordable and easiest to operate. They work by trickling dirty water down through sand and trapping contaminants, then sending clean water back to the pool via a pump. Sand filters are also one of the most compact options, and they're easy to backwash (a necessary maintenance cycle that helps to improve filtration efficiency).
Most sand filter pumps have six settings on the multiport valve. Here's what each setting does:
Filter: This is the main setting your sand pump filter will be on 99% of the time – it filters the swimming pool water. It's recommended to set this at least 6 hours a day to ensure the filter turns over fast enough to keep your water sparkling clean.
Waste: This setting bypasses the sand filter and sends the dirty water directly back to your swimming pool without going through the filter. It's used for a thorough cleaning of your sand filter (or when you need to empty your pool).
Rinse: This is the setting used after you backwash your sand filter. It allows the water to run through your sand filter in reverse for 30 seconds and will wash away any remaining dirt that hasn't been washed out of the sand by the backwashing process.
