Pfs?

[Lunchbox209]

Just want to know where did you guys buy your Pfs

 

[o.jonathan.o]

Home depot!!! 5$ for 50 pounds

 

[Lunchbox209]

Is it Pfs or just regular sandbox sand because I have herd Pfs is finer then play sand just want to make sure

 

[o.jonathan.o]

Is it Pfs or just regular sandbox sand because I have herd Pfs is finer then play sand just want to make sure

Its pure pfs. Here is a pic of it. Dont use playsand. I have heard bad things about that stuff

 

[Lunchbox209]

Awesome so I guess have a trip to home depot tomorrow

 

[Homer8]

my home depot doesnt sell pfs so i got play it seems ok

 

[aqua_chem]

Play sand can be hit and miss. Most PS is from local supply, so it MAY have carbonates in it that will mess with your pH. The local play sand where I live is an unattractive yellow color, so I don't use it.

Pool filter sand should be a little more consistent as it has a much more specialized purpose.

 

[o.jonathan.o]

my home depot doesnt sell pfs so i got play it seems ok

Just make sure you wash it super good

 

[JcSparky]

My local Leslie Pool Supply shop ..

 

[jcolon]

Is it Pfs or just regular sandbox sand because I have herd Pfs is finer then play sand just want to make sure

Have to agree with o.jonathan.o ..... Do not use Playsand ... it's usually finer than PFS and tends to cloud easily when disturbed. PFS is coarse enough to settle very quickly.

The trick to PFS is rinsing it thoroughly. There are a few tricks like putting it in a pillow case and running it underneath your shower. The finer dust passes through the pillowcase, but the PFS stays behind. A few members have tried it with success ... but the amount of time can vary.

I just boil PFS ... it's amazing how much dust boiling dislodges from the sand particles, even after boiling my PFS 3 times, there's still a bit of dust residue behind.

 

[o.jonathan.o]

Also. All the playsand I have seen had tons of moisture in it which grows mold and mildew because the sand is dirty so that's another reason why I dont suggest playsand

 

[Lunchbox209]

Yea I heard Pfs is a better route to go I have some searching to do

 

[Lunchbox209]

My local Leslie Pool Supply shop ..

Do you know how much it may run

 

[BakerBoy17]

I got mine from there for about ten dollars per fifty pounds. Out just varys on where you get it.

 

[Lunchbox209]

I just bought a bag of Sand at lowes it said natural Monterey sand can I use this

 

[aqua_chem]

If I recall, the test is to dribble some vinegar over it. If it bubbles, it comtaines carbonate and will raise your pH

 

[o.jonathan.o]

I just bought a bag of Sand at lowes it said natural Monterey sand can I use this

That is sand from Mexico. Never heard anyone put it in a tank though. I believe its really fine