Something is allowing the DE to pass through the filter - probably a hole in one of the filter pads or a damaged manifold. You can take out the filter pads and visually check them. A hole will be fairly obvious.
The vac system has to hook up the the skimmer not the Hayward filter. k
Depending on what type of filter you have. For example, a Hayward S180 uses 150lbs of sand, S244 uses 300lbs. This information is provided on the sticker that is located on the tank of the filter.
My Hayward sand filter doesn't have a liner. I just add the sand to the pressure vessel.
Filter, winter, closed, backwash, rinse, waste
broken filter grid
Sand Andre Pro 50 is a better filter game than the Hayward VL40T32 VL.
Hayward is a pump, filter and general pool products manufacturer based in the United States. It is also a California city in Alameda county.
Straight No Filter was created in 1985.
If, and only if, the horsepowers are the same and the fittings are the same size, yes. Don't change the horsepower of your pump without changing your filter without consulting a professional.
Google Hayward.com and search the links there. k
Read the owners manual.
The filter position is right above the pool return line.