Swimming Pool Filter Sand
Sand filters offer an affordable and practical solution for keeping your pool water crystal clear. They’re not only cost effective investment compared to cartridge filters but also incredibly easy to maintain. With sand filters, you can expect to change the filter sand every 5-7 years, ensuring a long-lasting and efficient filtration system.
Ideal for both backyard pools and large commercial pools, sand filters are designed to handle large volumes of water with ease. Their ability to remove dirt, debris, algae, and even phosphates makes them a top choice for pool owners or contractors who want both efficiency and simplicity.
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Why Choose Our Rapid Gravity Filtering Sand?
For pool owners seeking a reliable, easy-to-use, and cost-efficient filtration system, sand filters are an excellent choice. They not only ensure clean and safe pool water but also provide peace of mind with their durable and low-maintenance design.
Sand filters can process large quantities of water, making them perfect for pools of all sizes, from small residential pools to expansive commercial ones or leisure centres.
Sand

Garside 8/16 Sand
Garside 8/16 sand is a dried silica sand to the requirement of BS EN 12904 which can be used for filters and water filtration. The Grading of the Garside 8/16 has particle size ranging from 1mm to 2mm in size meaning it is ideal as a coarse sand media for water filtration in Swimming pool filters and water filtration. It is also suitable for aquariums, natural ponds and potable water filters.
The Garside 8/16 can also be used for brick manufacture as both a facing and filler sand. The 8/16 sand is specially prepared sand made from silica sand. It is sprinkled on the inner surface of the mold cavity to give a better surface finish to the castings.

Garside 16/30 Sand
The Garside 16/30 sand is a high-quality filter media which can be used in swimming pool filtration systems. This type of sand is carefully sized and graded to ensure optimal performance in removing debris, dirt, and other impurities from pool water. The sand has a particle size ranging from 0.5mm to 1.0mm. This size range is ideal for swimming pool filters, as it allows for efficient filtration without excessive pressure drop or clogging.
Gravel

Garside 6mm gravel
Garside 6mm Gravel is a premium quality aggregate which is specifically selected for its roundness and to work in conjunction with our water media. The aggregate is used to help effectively filter out impurities for crystal-clear pool water.
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