Coarse sand in Canada?

Coarse sand in Canada?#439827

By dizzle -  Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:37 pm
Location:  Ontario, Canada
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- Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:37 pm #439827

Any Canadians here that can pitch in on what sand they use? I'm looking for #12 to #16. All the pool filter sand I can find is #20 which is too fine.

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Re: Coarse sand in Canada?#439828

By Intheswamp -  Wed Sep 13, 2023 1:22 pm
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- Wed Sep 13, 2023 1:22 pm #439828

Best wishes on that...keep your eyes open for chicken with teeth and unicorns, too.

They're all in the same category down here in the southeast USA.

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Re: Coarse sand in Canada?#439829

By evenwind -  Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:33 pm
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- Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:33 pm #439829

If you can't find silica sand, you can try crushed granite chicken grit - just be sure there's no additives.

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Re: Coarse sand in Canada?#439845

By MikeB -  Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:50 am
Location:  Clayton, NC, USA - Zone 8a
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- Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:50 am #439845

Are there any farm supply stores in your area? Many of them have filter sand in medium and coarse sizes.

Sandblaster suppliers often have usable sand.

What about aquarium stores, particularly salt water? They usually have silica sand. Just make sure it doesn't contain small bits of shell or coral, and rinse it well before use.

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Re: Coarse sand in Canada?#439873

By loma604 -  Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:02 pm
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- Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:02 pm #439873

dizzle wrote:Any Canadians here that can pitch in on what sand they use? I'm looking for #12 to #16. All the pool filter sand I can find is #20 which is too fine.

I bought #16 silica sand at Brock White here in BC. https://ca.brockwhite.com/product/2-0300724

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