How much sand do I need for a 22 inch sand filter?

American Products/ Pentair

MODEL	LBS OF SAND NEEDED
Eclipse 22	200 lbs
Eclipse 26	225 lbs
Eclipse 30	350 lbs
Sandpiper 18	150 lbs

How many pounds of sand do I need for a 18 foot pool?

Type and Volume An average 18-foot round aboveground swimming pool requires about 3 tons or 2.5 cubic yards of sand to provide a 2-inch base.

How much sand do I need for a 12 inch pool filter?

From the manufacturer

	10-inch Sand Filter	12-inch Sand Filter
Horsepower	0.25	0.30
Sand Capacity (#20 SIlica)	26 lbs	50 lbs
Minimum Pool Size	2,800 gallons	2,800 gallons
Maximum Pool Size	8,400 gallons	12,800 gallons

How much sand do you need for a pool sand filter?

This chart shows how much sand you’ll need for your pool’s sand filter model: MAKE MODEL PRODUCT # FILTER AREA SAND REQ. PEA GRAVEL PENTAIR TRITON II TR 40 140236 1.92 125 50 PENTAIR TRITON II TR 50 140249 2.46 175 50 PENTAIR TRITON II TR 60 140264 3.14 250 75 PENTAIR TRITON II TR 100 140210 4.91 450 150 PENTAIR TRI

Is it OK to put too much sand in the filter tank?

However, the step where most pool owners go wrong is determining how much sand has to go back into the filter tank. It is extremely important to use the correct amount of sand. Too little or too much sand can and will negatively affect the filter performance and potentially compromise your pool’s health.

How does an Intex above ground sand filter work?

This Intex above ground pool sand filter has a six-function control valve that will filter, backwash, rinse, recirculate and drain your water. Thereby giving you a lot more control of how to treat and maintain your swimming pool water. The flow of the pump is 1.2K gallons per hour. So it works well with any above ground Intex pool.

Why is sand coming out of my pool filter?

If the grains of sand are smaller than 16thou they will pass through the laterals at the base of the filter and end up back in your pool. If you see sand grains in your pool then it is probable that they have come out of the filter either because the grains are too small or because the laterals in the filter are broken.

What is the best sand for a pool filter?

The only sand appropriate for use in pool filters is #20 silica sand, which is .45 -.55mm in size. Do not substitute any other kind of sand; it will not work properly in the filter.

What kind of sand is used to put in a pool sand filter?

Silica Sand, For Your Sand Filter. Filter sand, or silica sand, is specially graded to trap very small particles. This is the type of sand your filter needs in order to properly clean your above ground pool. It is usually sold in 50lb bags and can be found in any pool store.

What grade of sand to use for pool filter?

OVERVIEW Properly graded clean silica sand Use for swimming pool filtration systems 20/40 gradation Used for swimming pool filtration systems designed for use with silica sand

How much sand should be in the filter?

The Pentair Triton II TR140 pool filter needs 650 pounds of sand. This should be listed in the manual or on the side of the tank. Check online if you can’t find the specific amount listed anywhere else.