washing black sand, does it ever run clear?

[kristilynn]

I bought a bucket of used black sand. Not used long. I put some in a bucket and have been running water through it. It has this dusty stuff rinsing out of it. Will it ever run clear? Seem like a lota water for the amount of sand I am rinsing.

 

[PassengerTN]

I use black diamond blasting sand and have always thought it rinses MUCH faster than any sand I've used before, especially play sand, which took me forever.

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[Mebbid]

I use black diamond blasting sand and have always thought it rinses MUCH faster than any sand I've used before, especially play sand, which took me forever.

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That's funny, I always thought black diamond blasting sand took much much longer to wash than any other sand.

The easiest way to rinse it is to use a large wide container to get the sand in a thin layer then use a hose on it.

 

[PassengerTN]

I washed the entire 50lb bag in under 30 minutes. Threw it in the tank with a powerhead with an attached water bottle filled with filter floss and the water was crystal clear in under 30 minutes as well. 65g tank. Never had a problem with it the stuff. I spent 2-3 hours rinsing an ice cream bucket of play sand however lol. I wash in the bathtub, living in apartments means no water hose.

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[kristilynn]

I read the thread about the black blasting sand. I don't know where there is a tractor supply place around here. Looked in the yellow pages, no luck Guess my used sand wasn't such a good deal after all Another life leason learned.

 

[PassengerTN]

Try this Kris
http://t.tractorsupply.com/StoreLocator

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[Ricky 1]

Put it in an old pillow case and leave your hose on low

 

[Tigerbarb12]

Hmm pillow case is a new one for me. Ill have to remember that myself

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[kristilynn]

Thanks Hensleyjk. Watertown is about 20 miles or so. Have to look into that. I'll also try spreading it thin and turning the hose on what I have. about 40#. I still need about 35#.