Why Is There Sand At Bottom Of Pool
by Jonathan
How could I clean the sand out of the bottom of my above ground pool without having to empty it every time? Thanks for the question Jonathan First I need to know why you're getting sand in the pool in the first place. Is sand returning through the returns after back washing? You may need to RINSE or you might have a broken lateral(s). Have you just replaced the sand in the filter? Is the sand greased up? You may have channeling. Are there uncommon windstorms in your area? Being that I don't have this information I can only guess as to why you're having this problem. The easiest way to get rid of sand is to either manually vacuum the sand or use a pool cleaner such as a Polaris. Swimming Pool Vacuums Robot Vacuum Cleaner Getting sand into the pool is a common problem, but it means that something is not functioning properly. If you could contact me again with a little information I'm sure I can help troubleshoot your issue. To post a reply, or if you have a similar question, you can see your post on the Q&A page in the "Sand Filter" category. Swimming Pool Questions and Answers Check back to this post for answers. Hope this helps and have a great Summer. Robert Question: Sand In My Pool Date: July 21, 2011 I changed the sand today. Is it normal to see some sand in the stairs and at the bottome of the returns? Thank you Answer By: Robert Date: July 21, 2011 Thanks for the question Yes it's normal for some sand and debris to go back into the pool right after changing the sand. New pool sand is full of dirt. This dirt will go back into the pool until the sand has a chance to settle. You'll normally see for the next 5 - 7 days. Barring any broken laterals or standpipes, the sand should start to decrease within that time period. |
