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It sounds like the lateral pipes in your sand filter are broken or you have too much sand in the filter. When we first got our pool I vacuumed with the filter on backwash. I found sand settled in the steps when I turned it back on to filter. I was later told by my pool store that you vacuum on waste and then use rinse before turning back on to filter. That stopped my problem except for dirty feet getting into the pool! both previous answers are correct to a point. the laterals or stand pipe could be cracked or broken' vacume on filter and then when finised backwash well and then rinse for aprox. 30 to 40 seconds and then go back to filer. make sure you rinse before going back to filter. Don't forget to turn off the pump before rotating the back wash valve! K
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Is there a risk of the swimming pool leaking?
Yes, there is a risk of the swimming pool leaking due to factors such as cracks in the pool structure, damaged pipes, or faulty seals. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent leaks.
Does a pool liner pad stop an existing leak?
The pool liner pad is placed underneath the pool liner to prevent items from cutting through the liner. If the liner is already leaking, the liner pad will not stop the leak.
Can sand be used to level pool?
It already is used as pool sand!
Can alum be used to clean an above-ground baquacil pool whose sand filter is leaking sand into the pool?
Alum is a floculent and these are often used to settle excessive amounts of dirt to the bottom of pools the are available from pool shops. It sounds like you will need to replace the laterals in your sand filter first so that you don't have this problem in the future. Take care vacuum the settled dirt and flock to waste do not put it through the filter.
What causes sand to be pumped into a pool?
I'm assuming you are using a sand filter. First, is the pump and filter hooked up corretly? Pumping the water through the filter the wrong way will blow sand into your pool. Is the control valve in the correct position? If it's in between positions it might let some sand into the pool. Is the control valve cracked or broken? Self explanitory.
Why do you have sand in your gunite pool?
If you have a sand filter the laterals in it may be starting to show signs of wear these wil blow sand from the sand filter into the pool when they wear out.
Is a sand pool and a salt pool the same?
No they aren't
How much sand will a pool pump hold?
The amount of sand in a pool filtration system depends on its size.
If the pool was leaking 1 2 hour the pool has leaked 7 8 gallon of water how many gallons of water per hour is the swimming pool leaking?
If a pool was leaking for 12 hours and leaked out 78 gallons of water in total, then it would of leaked out 6.5 gallons every hour. This is a math problem.
What type of rocks are used in pool filters?
SAnd is used in sand filters. rocks are not used in pool filters.
Is sharp sand the as pool filter sand?
No, sharp sand and pool filter sand are not the same. Sharp sand, also known as concrete sand, has larger, angular particles and is often used in construction and landscaping. Pool filter sand, on the other hand, is specifically graded silica sand designed for use in swimming pool filtration systems, providing effective filtration due to its uniform particle size and smooth texture. Using the wrong type can affect pool water clarity and filtration efficiency.
How much sand does it need for a 10000 gallon pool?
To determine how much sand is needed for a 10,000-gallon pool, it depends on the type of pool and the depth of the sand layer desired. For a standard sand filter, you typically need about 1 pound of sand for every gallon of water, translating to roughly 10,000 pounds or about 5 tons of sand. However, if you're referring to a sand base for an above-ground pool, you'll need about 2-3 inches of sand, which would require around 1-2 tons of sand, depending on the pool's dimensions.
