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Can use use a sand pump with a salt pool?
yes you can, the sand pump cleans the pool, making it look amazing!!
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.
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.
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
Why sand returns after you vacuum pool?
Sand often returns to the pool after vacuuming due to a few common reasons. It may be trapped in the filter and released back into the pool when the pump is turned back on. Additionally, if there are leaks in the pool's filter system, sand can bypass the filter and re-enter the pool. Lastly, improper vacuuming techniques or settings can also contribute to sand not being effectively removed.
What will happen if theirs to much pressure in a sand pool filter?
The flow will be restricted and you will have to run the pump longer and this will shorten the life of the pump. Above 50PSI you run the risk of causing the case of the filter to explode. Hatawa
What should you do if the top of the sand filter and the fingers at the bottom have both been replaced but there is still sand in the pool and you have already tried backwashing?
Many people mistake "mustard algae" as sand in their pool. Does the sand briefly disappear when you run a pool brush over it? Mustard algae resettles quickly and looks very much like filter sand. We have helped many customers with this problem. Also, if there is truly sand in the pool and you have replaced the laterals, check for any leakage of air around the filter. You may hear or see cavation in the pump when it is shut off.
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.
When do you back flush a pool?
I have a backwash setting on my sand filter. You can also add a sand cleaner in the bottom skimmer of the pump. After backwashing, it is recommended that you also rinse the head.
