rinsing sand?

[dartfrog]

Whats the best way to go about rinsing 90-100 lbs of sand? Thanks.

 

[trigger-happy]

I'd spread the sand out in a large rubbermaid or similar container, so that it has the largest surface area possible, then attack it with a hose. Just sit the hose inside the container and let it fill up and overflow. Periodically stir the sand. When the water stops running cloudy when you do that, you should be good to go.

Bear in mind that method doesn't really work for sugar-fine sand. I tried it...the sand particles are so tiny and light that they just wash away along with the dust and the other bad stuff.

 

[dartfrog]

ok thanks, my sand isn't too fine, so i'll give that a try tonight.

 

[smallblock]

+1 it works do it twice though

 

[gnashty]

trigger-happy;506752 wrote: i'd spread the sand out in a large rubbermaid or similar container, so that it has the largest surface area possible, then attack it with a hose. Just sit the hose inside the container and let it fill up and overflow. Periodically stir the sand. When the water stops running cloudy when you do that, you should be good to go.

Bear in mind that method doesn't really work for sugar-fine sand. I tried it...the sand particles are so tiny and light that they just wash away along with the dust and the other bad stuff.

+1

 

[down and outman]

Half fill 5 gal buckets with sand, stick a hose in it, work it around as much as possible until it runs clear. Then slowly drain off the water. Works for sugar or any sand.

 

[smoothie]

Just did it with a big igloo cooler. You can cut a piece of pvc in half length wise and make an overflow for the lil drain hole too if ya get bored

 

[dartfrog]

Wow great idea...never got to it tonight...i'll give it a try tomorrow. Thanks.