As it turns out, you can pressure wash fiberglass as long as you’re careful by positioning yourself at least three to four feet away from the fiberglass and by using a wide fan tip nozzle that doesn’t have too much pressure.

All pools need a filter system. But how long does it need to run? Fiberglass pools only need one circulation per day to keep your water clean and clear.

between 5-10 years
Pool Filters With proper preventative maintenance, the non wear out parts of a filter should last between 5-10 years as well- these include the band clamps, the internal grids, and plumbing including valves.

How Much Does a Sand Filter Cost? A new sand filter can cost anywhere from about $300 to more than $1,000 on average. Inground pool sand filter prices range between about $450 to over $1,200, depending on the size. Above ground pool sand filters are often cheaper at starting costs in the $300 to $500 range.

Pentair Tagelus Fiberglass Sand Filter – Sand filters are one of the most popular way to filter water. Pool water is routed through a sand-filled pressure vessel. The sand traps particles large and small… so so small they are undetectable by human eye.

A white film forming on the walls of the pool is clouding the water. The white film is also filling the filter, and the filter has to be cleaned constantly. This can happen to any fiberglass pool because of age, excessive chemical treatment (especially overchlorination) or most commonly, a combination.

Most fiberglass pools are known to last 25-30 years, but we take that to the next level. Our manufacturer, Narellan Pools, makes the best fiberglass pools around. Their unique fiberglass formula results in a pool that can last as long as 50 years! Plus, these pools are notoriously easy to maintain.

every 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.

Sand filters are actually a type of tank that has an inlet and an outlet valve and nozzles with sand and silica coating. Particles suspended in water will not pass through the filter and nozzle covered with sand grains, and eventually the water outlet will be clean and purified.