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What do all the settings on top of the Sand filter do and mean?
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∙ 15y ago
most multiports on sand filters have the following settings
* Filter Runs the pools water from your pump through the filter media then back into the pool. this is the setting that is nearly always used.
* Backwash Runs pool water from your pump over the filter media and out to waste. This removes dirt that has been collected during filtration. A backwash is required when your pressure rises about 10 pounds over the normal pressure. Most sand filters have a clear bubble situated near the multi port where you can see the water running to waste, watch it and you will see that the water is dirty at first run the backwash until it clears then stop the pump. * Rinse Runs pool water from pool through the filter to waste further rinsing the top of the filter media. this should always be done after backwashing to stop cloudy water returning back into the pool * Re-circulate Simply keeps the water circulating from the pool through the pump and back into the pool. It does not put the water through the filter, stops the water from stagnating but still puts it through the static skimmer.
* Winter/Closed shuts all the ports and is used when the pool is winterized shut down or to stop water from passing through the valve.
* Waste Runs Pool water directly to waste without running it through the filter. This setting if manually vacuuming the pool and the dirt load is too high for the filter to handle. It is also the setting that is used for hand vacuuming when removing settled contaminant and flocculate after flocculating the pool. Never keep the pump running when changing the setting on the multi port as it will cause it to be damaged.
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How do you change sand in pool sand filter?
A good way for getting sand out of a sand filter is to get a sand venturi with this attached to the end of a garden hose you will be able to suck all of the sand out of the unit easily. Check with your pool shop as they may be able to sell, hire or lend one to you.
What are some substances that can separated by a filter?
Sand, coffee grains and undissolved sugar all in water can be separated by a filter.
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What does reset all settings mean?
it means u can edit those settings.
How do you separate coffee sand and water?
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Why is sand filter blowing algae back in pool while vacuuming?
Im not an expert by any means but what I know is that with a sand filter system if your pump is not the corect HP for the filter it will push dibris and sand right back into the pool answer:: That may be true in remote cases where the system was not installed correctly or had well balanced/matched equipment. The correct answer would most likely be that you have a broken lateral(s) which allow sand to pass back to the pool. It is best to find the correct type lateral for your specific filter. Some manufacturers have made modifications to same model filters as production and technology progresses. Replacing the lateral required turning the equipment off and making sure it will not come back on while it is being worked on. Removing the filter top or valve assy. Removing all sand, finding the damaged lateral(s), replacing lateral, replacing the sand with new sand in the correct manner, replacing the valve or filter top and starting the equipment and backwashing the filter to reduce the dust blow back K
Why is there sand granules in the bottom of your salt water pool?
If you have a sand filter, one of the laterals might be broken. You'll need to empty out the filter and inspect the all the laterals. they are fairly inexpensive to replace, but getting to them might be a little difficult. You need to remove all or most of the sand, depending which lateral is broken.
How do you find out what size sand filter you have?
Usually the top of the sand filter is above the water level of the pool, so all you have to do is unscrew the top and look in. However if the filter is below the pools water level you will have to cut of the water coming from and to the pool before you do. who added the sand? If you did - did you follow the manufacturer's instructions as to how much and what type of sand to use? Instructions tell you - - SPECIFICALLY - - how many pounds of # 20 silica sand to use.
Above ground pool filter sand?
You might have too much sand in the filter. I use a diatomaceous earth. When I used too much there was leakage back through the strainer.also I found my pipe cracked inside my filter bowl and sand was seeping into the pool, removed all sand and did some home pluming replacement.very simple job to do...
What is the correct way to get salt from a mixture of sand and salt?
If you mean seperate: Use a bunsen burner, a tripod, and a beaker. Place the beaker onto the tripod which should be on top of the bunsen burner. Pour the salt/sand water into the beaker and turn the bunsen burner onto the safety flame. Then put the beaker on the tripod, and wait for the water to evaporate.
How do you Separate a of mixture of sand and salt?
Put the mixture in water and wait for all of the salt to dissolve. Then filter out the sand and wait for the water to evaporate in the sand/water solution to get the sand and salt separately.
How do you stop sand from coming into the pool after you have changed the sand and cleaned the pool and backwashed it?
There are two possible problems. 1. The filter valve gasket needs to be replaced. If the gasket is bad it will allow sand to pass through the filter ports and either enter to pool or go into the backwash line. 2. The laterals in the bottom of the sand filter are damaged. You will need to remove the sand from the tank and inspect the laterals. You can see a diagram of the inside of a sand filter here http://everything4pools.com/parts.php?cPath=56_64_103_131 Answer #1 is wrong !! You have inadvertantly dumped the sand into the filter without covering the stand pipe coming up from the lower center of the filter. The sand may eventually stop coming thru as it is consumed by sending it out to the pool. The stand pipe is full of sand and will take a while to clear. You could open the filter and remove all the sand and start over after removing the stand pipe and cleaning the seat or the stand pipe. Once cleaned replace the stand pipe then tape a cup or a heavy plastic over the top of the stand pipe then refill the filter with the #20 silica sand. Once you have added all the required amount of sand then clean the seat and o-ring area before mounting the valve. Start the filter in the B/W position and run briefly to clear, stop the pump and rotate the valve to "filter".
