Hi everyone.
I purchased this filter for my inflatable pool:
https://www.vidaxl.com.au/e/8718475828679/vidaxl-sand-filter…
But for the life of me I can't find a place to buy the required silica sand.
Would anyone know a store that sells it for a reasonable price? I don't mind if they aren't located in Sydney, where I am.
Or maybe there are alternatives I can use instead of silica?
Thanks heaps.
I kept seeing references to Zeolite but couldn't confirm for sure I would be able to use it as a replacement. Ill check it out more, thanks!
Silica sand is very similar to glass media. Easy to find at your local pool shop and much better than Zeolite, sand media etc. Zodiac sell a nice bags of both coarse and fine glass media.
Ok cool, based on what you said I definitely want silica but otherwise I found this:
https://www.poolpro.com.au/pool-and-spa-tips/50-what-is-zeol…
Seems like I could use Zeolite instead of silica sand (with a 3/4 ratio - 15kg of Zeolite is like 20kg of sand)…Interesting!
Do an online search for Zeolite (apparently it is a product used in lieu of sand). It might show up in a local pool shop / supply for you.
Otherwise just ask at your local pool shop.