Just asking

[Pondmaster]

Just asking, has anyone considered using a swimming pool sand filter lateral in a Skippy style barrel filter?
The irrigation tubing or 1/2" pvc would stand straight up, in my case 30" lengths, and be bundled to fill the area of the barrel.
This would eliminate dead spots. the sand filter lateral would provide a gentle even upward flow. See the drawing: number 6 is the lateral assembly the 10 tubes that extend out from the hub have hundreds of holes in them for even distribution of water.

A solids type pump would need some kind of simple mechanical filtration in front of this. Perhaps media standing vertically for easy removal & cleaning.

Thank You for any input either positive or negative.

 

[Pondmaster]

Just asking, has anyone considered using a swimming pool sand filter lateral in a Skippy style barrel filter?
The irrigation tubing or 1/2" pvc would stand straight up, in my case 30" lengths, and be bundled to fill the area of the barrel.
This would eliminate dead spots. the sand filter lateral would provide a gentle even upward flow. See the drawing: number 6 is the lateral assembly the 10 tubes that extend out from the hub have hundreds of holes in them for even distribution of water.

A solids type pump would need some kind of simple mechanical filtration in front of this. Perhaps media standing vertically for easy removal & cleaning.

Thank You for any input either positive or negative.

 

[addy1]

Yes we did, it would probably work great, and back flushes nicely. We went with the bog instead, but if we need a filter we will most likely it to the pond.

 

[addy1]

Yes we did, it would probably work great, and back flushes nicely. We went with the bog instead, but if we need a filter we will most likely it to the pond.