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I use the 'brute force' method: 1) Shut off the pump and block the inlet and outlet water lines. 2) Remove that V-band clamp that secures the valve assembly to the filter body. 3) Use a submersible water pump to remove as much water as possible from the filter body (alternately, gently tip the 500+ lb. cannister to allow the water to slosh out). 4) Scoop as much of the 225 lbs. of sand as possible out of the filter body. 5) When possible, tip the filter body on its side and scoop out the remaining sand. 6) Thoroughly wash remaining sand from the filter body with a garden hose (remember to backwash that long tube that runs up the middle of the cannister). 7) Return the filter body to its little pedestal and ENSURE ITS FEET ARE FIRMLY SEATED! 8) Neatly pour in 225 lbs of new filter media. 9) Using a garden hose, add the several hundred pounds of water required to fill the filter body. 10) Clean, grease, and reinstall the filter gasket. 11) Clean the sealing surface of the valve assembly and gently but firmly seat it onto the filter body. 12) Reinstall the V-band clamp and tighten. 13) Remove the inlet and outlet hose blocks. 14) Ensure pump assembly is primed. 15) Set valve to "backwash" position and turn the pump on for about a minute (until discharge water clears). 16) Turn off pump, set valve to "filter to waste", and turn pump on for 10 seconds. 17) Turn pump off, set valve to "filter", and turn pump back on. 18) Check system for leaks (check for lost tools--you might have left anything inside the filter body). 19) If no leaks noted, go inside house, drink three cold beers, and make appointment with chiropractor.
Ah, yes. Well said. Especially the later part. However, you are going to find it difficult to move that 500# tank on it's side. Scoop out the sand or get a gadget the attaches to a garden hose and works on a venturi action sucking the sand and water out. You may find cheap ones at a hardware store or at a pool store.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoBuy the correct sand and ask the pool shop where you get the sand about a ventury sand sucker. These attach to the garden hose and will suck all of the old sand out of the unit.
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Some sand in bottom of your pump from vacuuming pool above ground is this normal?
If you are getting sand coming into the pool and have a sand filter you may have to replace worn laterals in the sand filter.
Can use use a sand pump with a salt pool?
yes you can, the sand pump cleans the pool, making it look amazing!!
Purchased a doughboy above ground 18inch round nearly 20 years ago Filtration consisted of Silica you Model 01740000 sand filter Need to replace sand filter and related pump where do I get replacement?
try the following site there is a silica filter there with the number 0-1740-xxx it may be the one you re looking for http://doughboy-parts.com
How much sand will a pool pump hold?
The amount of sand in a pool filtration system depends on its size.
How know if a new pump for above ground pool is needed?
Do not put sand in your pump. If the sand your are referring to is in your pool filter then it should be changed every 4 to 5 years.
Pool pump works on circulate but not on filteration?
THis indicates that the pump is struggling to push water through a dirty bed of sand when on filter. When on recirculate, the water bypasses the sand and flows through the valve back to the pool. Change your sand or run a cleaner through it.
Doughboy pool pump motor turns no pressure?
Possibly you have a broken shaft or you may have a problem with the condensers that are needed to get the motor turning in the first place. These are usually situated in a little box on the top of the motor. A: No broken shaft. The "condenser" is called a capacitor. If you can remove the motor take it into your local pool store and they can check the motor and capacitor. You then will need a new pump seal and gasket once you get your motor from the repair shop. k
What has gone wrong if there is Sand in filter?
Nothing if its a sand filter However if sand is coming into the pool from the filter then you may have to replace one ore more laterals in the sand filter as they have worn and are letting sand through to the pool,
How do you clean a pool if it has been neglected so long that the water is green and it has tadpoles living in it?
Pump out the pool. Pressure wash the pool interior, remove debris. Finish with an acid wash. Check all plumbing for damage etc. Change out the sand in the sand filter (if fitted) Clean all skimmers and leaf filters at the pump and the pool. Fill pool and adjust it chemically after 24hours with pump running.
What causes sand to back up in pool through the jets when the pump is running?
If you are getting sand blowing into the pool through the returns You have a problem with the radials in the sand filter. this will require removing the multiport system from the top of the unit . removing the sand, and replacing the worn radials. Get advice from your pool shop.
What size swimming pool pump and sand filter will you need for a koi pool 13000 gallons with 15 koi 24 inches long?
A small sand filter 40-60 sq ft. and a small pump 3/4 HP
How do you bachwash a hayward pool pump?
You don't backwash a pump, you backwash sand and D.E. Filters. To clean them you change your valve to the backwash setting. To clean a pump basket you turn off the pump, open the lid and pull the pump basket out, dump the contents and place it back into the pump and replace the cover. You may or may not need to prime the pump before you turn it back on.
