What is a Filter Sand?
Filter Sand is a granular filter material containing mainly SIO² and is used for the treatment of potable and industrial waters for the filtration of suspended solids and removal of turbidity. It can also be used in conjunction with anthracite to improve filter runs.
Filter Sand Suppliers In South Africa
Millennium Sand
Address: 32 3rd Ave, Elsies River Industrial, Cape Town, 7480, South Africa
Areas served: Cape Town
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu
Phone: +27 82 338 5373
Greens Sand CC
Address: Corner R25 & M6, Bapsfontein, 1510, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30 am Thu
Phone: +27 11 964 2997
Cape Silica Suppliers
Address: 17 Cabernet Rd, Rustdal, Saxenburg, 7580, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu
Phone: +27 21 905 6499
Speck Pumps SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD
Address: Unit 7, Southern Cross Village, Capricorn Boulevard South, Capricorn Park, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu
Phone: +27 21 704 1143
Bosveld Chemicals
Address: 15 Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela, 0480, South Africa
Phone: +27 14 736 4199
Unipumps & Swimming pool products
Address: 10 Tennyson Dr, Tulisa Park, Johannesburg, 2197, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 7 am Thu
Phone: +27 11 907 1092
Waterwell Gauteng – Lanseria
Address: Unit 5, Megazone Park, Hertford Junction, R512 Malibongwe Dr, Nietgedacht 535-Jq, Lanseria, 1748, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu
Phone: +27 10 446 8356
Justsalt Swimming Pool Supplies
Address: Unit 15, Leo Factory,, Brigid Rd,, Elfindale, Diep River, Cape Town, 7880, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 6:30 am Thu
Phone: +27 83 763 4562
How many bags of filter sand do I need South Africa?
Changing the pool filter sand is a bit of a pain, especially in the back region, but a bag of pool filter sand costs around R90 at your local Builders Warehouse, and you should only need two bags for most pool filters.
What sand is used for the sand filter?
Silica Sand
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.
How long does filter sand last?
3-5 years
On average, sand should be replaced every 3-5 years. This may be longer if the pool stays clear, or shorter if the filter runs all the time. The jagged edges of the sand wear down and become smooth as the sand ages.
What are the disadvantages of sand filters?
A disadvantage of sand filtration is the rinse water that is created when the sand filter is cleaned. This heavily polluted water must be treated and disposed of.
To limit the load on the filter, a preliminary sedimentation step is implemented for heavily loaded wastewater (a lot of suspended and sinkable matter).