Homemade Non-Pressurized Sand Filtration System


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7808 on instructables.com
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Homemade non-pressurized sand filtration system for swimming pools. Constructed from a 55-gallon drum and PVC. Water is forced through the filter by a pump.
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Dec 03, 2013 2:55 AM
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Reminded me of the water filters we used to dig beside rivers in my scout days, which we then treated with halazone tablets for drinking.
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DIY Non-Pressurized Sand Filtration System - comment on how to build a Non-Pressurized Sand Filtration System - 1 comments
DIYer says:
Dec 03, 2013 2:55 AM
Reminded me of the water filters we used to dig beside rivers in my scout days, which we then treated with halazone tablets for drinking.

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