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jack b
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Re: Motor oil in swimming pool

"Houston, we have a problem...."

Used motor oil can contain toxic substances such as benzene, lead, zinc, and cadmium.

If any oil got into the filter, it too is contaminated.
ctggzg
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ctggzg

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said by jack b:

If any oil got into the filter, it too is contaminated.
Filters get "contaminated" when they filter stuff. That's what filters do.

And here in South Florida it's pool season year-round. No need to shut it down during the fall and "winter".

Pacrat
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Filters are for solid particulates. Not chemical spills. Once the tank of the filter becomes contaminated, you may as well throw it away and start over.

mityfowl
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Dallas, TX

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mityfowl

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You don't know what you're talking about!

You don't even know what media the filter is made of.

Pacrat
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I've had my pool since 1979. And I am referring to a sand filter. A DE or cartridge filter might be okay since they are easily replaceable. Replacing the sand in a filter tank is a royal pain. But I do know that filters remove only solid, particulate matter from the water. Petroleum-based contaminants are a whole 'nuther ballgame. You might be able to use a coagulant to get the oil to adhere to that to remove it from the water, but, again, I sure would not run oil through a sand filter. And thank you for your expert opinion. It's nice to know someone I can count on for sound advice if I ever need it.