Pool filter sand renewing

[maccasa]

Anyone had their filter sand renewed in the pool filter? what was the interval between refills? I was told that it should last "several years"??

[Rampage]

Just had mine done. It was replaced in 2011 but last winter we had the pool completely retiled, with a lot of remedial work required to sub-surface voids so the filter probably had a heavy load. Previous to 2011 the last sand filter change was 2005.

[steve]

5 or 6 years between changes seems to be the general norm but a lot of heavy use of the pool especially with generous helpings of suntan oil can reduce this interval. After a period of time the sand solidifies and loses its ability to filter. My pool guy charges about€150 for the job.

[pato]

Just had mine done. It was replaced in 2011 but last winter we had the pool completely retiled, with a lot of remedial work required to sub-surface voids so the filter probably had a heavy load. Previous to 2011 the last sand filter change was 2005.

2005. euros sounds expensive that!

[RichardHenshall]

I did our filter last year since it hadn't been done since before we bought the property in 2004. The 150kgs of sand cost 47,50€ and the replacement laterals cost 14,50€. I haven't noticed any difference in the quality of filtration.

[sam]

Just had mine done. It was replaced in 2011 but last winter we had the pool completely retiled, with a lot of remedial work required to sub-surface voids so the filter probably had a heavy load. Previous to 2011 the last sand filter change was 2005.

We will need some retiling and remedial works soon. Who did you use, can you recommend them? What sort of costs are we talking for retiling?

[Van Muylem]

Poolretiling
The one and only Mr Joaquim Jacob in Lagoa.

00351 282 353 320

Rua da Liberdade, 70
8400-369 Lagoa, Algarve
Portugal

Best regards, Antoine

[maccasa]

Eduardo at rcmefilhoslda@hotmail.com will give you a better price! Speaks good English and currently building the very large villa on the RHS of the rd from Sesmarias island towards ferrragudo at BOA NOVA.