The sand filter on my pool seems to have lost its filtering ability. What do I check?

Question

The pump seems to be pushing an adequate amount of water through the filter, but the water does not clear up.

Answer 1

Yes, it may be time to change the sand. Get it specifically for pool filtration.

Answer 2

Sounds like the sand is dirty...check your owners manual or a pools store for a backwash procedure to clean the sand.

Answer 3

If the pressure guage on your valve does not go up after a couple of days change the sand in you filter using course sand first and fine sand on top of course sand