|
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by hevs
(Post 7215274)
yep, have started using them and there is sand in there everyday. (but just not ENOUGH!) So do you empty them, throw them, leave them?
|
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
I also don't think you are grasping the magnitude of the sand in question. I reckon I could use it for a sand sculpture..
Heres one I made earlier http://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Even...ton/index.aspx Basically, the week Matt was taken ill we had two cubic meters of sand delivered on which to pave round the pool. It was (stupidly) left in hummocks of about 3 foot tall around the pool edge. After Matts incarceration...opps hospital stay, the sand had virtually all blown away.....INTO THE SODDING POOL:curse: |
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by MartinLuther
(Post 7215287)
I wash them (under a tap not in a washing machine) and re-use them until they get ripped.
As you can tell, its driving me nuts. I'll take some pics and post them later, I have to go to work. Thanks everyone:thumbsup: |
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by Alien Muse
(Post 7215230)
My oh (my poolman :lol:) says it sounds as though your creepy crawly doesn't have enough suction.
|
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by hevs
(Post 7215304)
He's probably right, but having just spent a hideous amount on a new salt chlorinator buying a new creepy crawly for tennants is a no no:blink:
No wonder its gone on strike |
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
LOL, I backwash it as soon as the needle touches the red, normally every couple of weeks.
HOWEVER! I just went and did it and it was the best one in ages, the glass ball thing was nearly black! I'm thinking that the regeneration thing has finally made its way around the system and has kicked in big time. I'm going to leave the filter on all day as I just vacced to waste too, then when I et home top it up and backwash again. The net thingo in the skimmer basket is 1/4 full of sand, but I can't get the basket out! In a hurry and have to get to work.. Thanks for everyones help so far:thumbsup: |
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by hevs
(Post 7215393)
LOL, I backwash it as soon as the needle touches the red, normally every couple of weeks.
HOWEVER! I just went and did it and it was the best one in ages, the glass ball thing was nearly black! I'm thinking that the regeneration thing has finally made its way around the system and has kicked in big time. I'm going to leave the filter on all day as I just vacced to waste too, then when I et home top it up and backwash again. The net thingo in the skimmer basket is 1/4 full of sand, but I can't get the basket out! In a hurry and have to get to work.. Thanks for everyones help so far:thumbsup: Nice one :thumbsup: |
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Being still in the Uk and having no experience with pools can you not get the water sucked/drained out, leave the pool to totally dry out and then brush or vaccuum the sand out??? Is this possible? :confused:
|
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by hevs
(Post 7215290)
I also don't think you are grasping the magnitude of the sand in question. I reckon I could use it for a sand sculpture..
Heres one I made earlier http://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Even...ton/index.aspx Basically, the week Matt was taken ill we had two cubic meters of sand delivered on which to pave round the pool. It was (stupidly) left in hummocks of about 3 foot tall around the pool edge. After Matts incarceration...opps hospital stay, the sand had virtually all blown away.....INTO THE SODDING POOL:curse: http://www.savewater.com.au/products...rifugal_Filter |
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by Holbrob
(Post 7217842)
Being still in the Uk and having no experience with pools can you not get the water sucked/drained out, leave the pool to totally dry out and then brush or vaccuum the sand out??? Is this possible? :confused:
|
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by walla
(Post 7219274)
Get one of these for about 400 bucks, this will catch the sand before it reaches the filter and save you water in the process, we're getting one with our new pool.
http://www.savewater.com.au/products...rifugal_Filter DOH! Just re read it lol. Thanks. Maybe next year... :) |
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by walla
(Post 7219274)
Get one of these for about 400 bucks, this will catch the sand before it reaches the filter and save you water in the process, we're getting one with our new pool.
http://www.savewater.com.au/products...rifugal_Filter |
Re: Sand in swimming pool!
Originally Posted by hevs
(Post 7219461)
Not with the water restrictions, no;) Its about 60,000 gallons of water:ohmy:
To get the nets out, I usually take out the whole basket. It is hard to get the nets out by themselves when they are fully clogged. :) |
| All times are GMT -12. The time now is 5:05 pm. |
Powered by vBulletin: ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.