{"id":676,"date":"2023-04-04T15:19:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-dinaxhu.srv1.clbr.hu\/?page_id=676"},"modified":"2023-06-07T10:59:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T08:59:44","slug":"checking-the-media-of-the-sand-filter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dinax.hu\/en\/professional-background\/checking-the-media-of-the-sand-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"Checking the media of the sand filter"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-head&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;11\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677856120927{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;main-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>CHECKING THE MEDIA OF THE SAND FILTER<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDdmlkZW8lMjBhdXRvcGxheSUyMHBsYXlzaW5saW5lJTIwbXV0ZWQlMjBsb29wJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIzJTJGMDMlMkZoZWFkX2JnLm1wNCUyMiUyMHdpZHRoJTNEJTIyYXV0byUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMmF1dG8lMjIlMjBhbHQlM0QlMjIlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZ2aWRlbyUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;img-mask&#8221;]JTNDaW1nJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIzJTJGMDMlMkZoZWFkLWJnLW1hc2sucG5nJTIyJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-1\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>CHECKING THE MEDIA OF THE SAND FILTER<\/h2>\n<p>Open the top of the sand filter and carry out the following tests:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Problems that can be identified through eye testing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The sand is white when dry:<\/strong> the presence of scale is likely<\/p>\n<p><strong>Action:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Replace the sand, or<\/li>\n<li>Descale the sand with the help of a professional (recommended products: DINAX FILTER CLEANER F, DE ANTISCALE F)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our filter cleaner products are available on the link below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.dinax.hu\/swimming_pool_technology\/chemicals_\/filter_cleaners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Filter cleaners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The sand is greasy to the touch, and clumps together in larger pieces: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you pick up a handful of sand and rub it in the palm of your hand, and your skin becomes greasy to the touch, a layer of biofilm has formed on the filter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biofilm formation is most likely due to flushing deficiencies, which may be caused by a pump malfunction or a malfunctioning six-way valve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Action:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a professional check whether the six-way valve is working properly or whether the rubber seal or spring in it has failed. 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