{"product_id":"davey-pool-filter-media-sand-glass-zelbrite","title":"Davey Pool Filter Media – Sand, CrystalClear Glass \u0026 Zelbrite","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eChoose the correct replacement media for compatible fibreglass and thermoplastic swimming pool media filters.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis listing includes four filter-media options: traditional \u003cstrong\u003e16\/30 grade filter sand\u003c\/strong\u003e, two grades of \u003cstrong\u003eCrystalClear glass media\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eZelbrite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach media type has different characteristics and required quantities. Always match the media type, grade and total quantity to the specifications of your pool filter before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduct Options\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption Name: Filter Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBag Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eGrade \/ Particle Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Sand – Grade 16\/30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade 16\/30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystalClear Glass – Fine\/Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58002-15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75–1.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystalClear Glass – Medium\/Coarse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58001-15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7–3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZelbrite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–1.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eVariant-Specific Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e20 kg Filter Sand – Grade 16\/30\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional pool filter sand for compatible media filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 58000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag weight: 20 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: 16\/30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for compatible pool media filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightforward replacement option for filters designed to use sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e15 kg CrystalClear Glass Media – Fine\/Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFine\/medium glass filtration media for compatible pool filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 58002-15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag weight: 15 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticle size: 0.75–1.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine\/medium grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass media is designed to provide efficient filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan reduce water use during backwashing compared with conventional media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e15 kg CrystalClear Glass Media – Medium\/Coarse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLarger-grade glass media for compatible pool filter applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 58001-15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag weight: 15 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticle size: 1.7–3.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium\/coarse grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable where the filter specification requires a coarser glass layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMany glass-media filters require specific quantities of \u003cstrong\u003eboth fine\/medium and medium\/coarse media\u003c\/strong\u003e, so check the filter model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e15 kg Zelbrite Media\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eZelbrite is a high-performance pool filter media with strong dirt and ammonia holding capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 59003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag weight: 15 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticle size: 0.5–1.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh dirt-holding capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonia-holding capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting filtration media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Choose the Right Pool Filter Media?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe media inside a pool filter does the actual work of trapping suspended contaminants as water moves through the filter bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChoosing the correct media affects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiltration performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackwash frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackwash water use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall filter operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDifferent pool filters require different media quantities and, in some cases, multiple media grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMedia Comparison\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eMedia\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBag Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional 16\/30 grade pool filtration media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystalClear Glass Fine\/Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75–1.7 mm glass filtration grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystalClear Glass Medium\/Coarse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7–3.0 mm support\/coarser glass grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZelbrite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh dirt and ammonia holding capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCrystalClear Glass Media\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCrystalClear glass media provides an alternative to conventional filter sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe glass particles provide an efficient filtration surface and are designed to be more resistant to bacterial attachment than traditional media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGlass media can also reduce backwashing requirements, using approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25% less water during backwashing\u003c\/strong\u003e while allowing the backwash process to be completed in a shorter timeframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTwo grades are available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\/Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.75–1.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\/Coarse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.7–3.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe amount of each grade required depends on the filter model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZelbrite Media\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eZelbrite is a high-performance mineral filter media designed as an alternative to conventional pool filter sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts key characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh dirt-holding capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonia-holding capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong service characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for compatible pool media filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1.4 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFilter Sand\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 20 kg sand option is \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 16\/30 pool filter sand\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is intended for media filters specifically designed to operate with conventional filter sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\/30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSuitable for compatible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibreglass media filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoplastic media filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential swimming pool media filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe required media type and quantity depend on the exact filter model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDo not assume that one bag or one media grade is enough to fill a filter. Larger filters can require multiple bags, and glass-media configurations may require both fine\/medium and medium\/coarse grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBefore replacing filter media:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the filter manufacturer's specified media type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the required total media weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm whether multiple media grades are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the filter's installation and media-loading instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsing the wrong quantity or grade can affect filtration and backwashing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach variant includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × bag of the selected pool filter media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBag weight depends on the selected option:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter Sand: 20 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystalClear Glass Fine\/Medium: 15 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystalClear Glass Medium\/Coarse: 15 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZelbrite: 15 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I replace sand with glass media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlass media is suitable for compatible media filters, but the required weight and grade arrangement can differ from sand. Check the specifications for your exact filter before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre both CrystalClear glass grades the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Fine\/Medium is 0.75–1.7 mm, while Medium\/Coarse is 1.7–3.0 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need both glass grades?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome filters require both grades in specified quantities. Check your filter's media requirements before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grade is the filter sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is Grade 16\/30 pool filter sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the Zelbrite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Zelbrite media is 0.5–1.4 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much media does my filter need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis varies considerably by filter model. 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