If you have a sand filter, it is important you change your sand. Colley’s Pools & Spas offers a convenient sand change service that will get your sand filter back doing its job more efficiently. An efficient filter will help to trap dead bugs, bacteria, algae and more- keeping your pool clean!
Over time as water rushes through the filter, the jagged edges of the sand, which help to trap debris ,will wear down and become smooth. This process is called weathering. When this happens the sand can no longer trap debris particles and dirt can pass through the sand and back into the pool.
If your pool water is chemically balanced, the sand filter is properly sized and running the proper length of time, but the water will not clear up even if you use a clarifier, you may need to change the sand.
Most manufacturers’ recommend that the sand be changed every 3-5 years, but your time frame could be a bit longer or shorter depending on water clarity and the size of your sand filter. 3-5 years is a good guideline, but focus on the performance of the filter, or the water clarity rather than changing the sand on a set schedule.
So, call your local Colley’s location to schedule your sand change today!
Hamburg Location (716) 649-7640
Clarence Location (716) 202-1650
Fredonia Location (716) 672-2211
Erie, PA Location (814) 835-0540