VEVOR Sand Filter, 24-Inch, 65 GPM Above Inground Swimming Pool Sand Filter System, with 7-Way Multi-Port Valve, Backwash, Rinse, Recirculate, Waste, Winter, Closed Modes, for Above In Ground Pools

No. The sand does not need to be removed for routine maintenance. Regular backwashing cleans the sand. You only need to replace the sand when it becomes worn or no longer filters effectively, typically every 3–5 years depending on use.

For a 24-foot round above-ground pool with a 50-inch wall height (which holds approximately 13,500 to 14,000 gallons of water), you will need a 22-inch to 24-inch sand filter paired with a 1.0 HP to 1.5 HP pool pump to ensure the water cycles completely and efficiently.

Sand Capacity: It requires 130 kg to 145 kg of sand. In US measurements, this translates to roughly 285 lbs to 320 lbs of sand (typically 6 bags of standard 50 lb pool sand). Type of Sand: VEVOR recommends using #20 silica sand (0.45mm–0.55mm or roughly 0.8mm quartz sand) for optimal filtration.