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filter dumped sand

by dacombes1 » Tue 20 May, 2008 00:07

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not my pool but the owner knows little about it so i thought i would ask.

when he turned on filter for 1st time today it dumped most or all the...

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thought the problem was rare but saw a few threads along the same lines. a moderater can delete this thread.

great forum

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Tue 20 May, 2008 08:20
NEW VACUME

by HIRAM » Sat 05 Apr, 2008 19:57

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I just acquired a new baracuda G4 now how do i make it work i have a dedicated vac line the question is what position should my pump be in,do i open...

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well i leave the main drain open just a little so the skimmer works harder,then i open the dedicated vac line approx 75% it seems to work very slow...

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Sun 18 May, 2008 19:55
Chemicals

by crtodd » Tue 13 May, 2008 14:21

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I am a new pool owner and do not totally understand what and when to add the weekly and monthly chemicals to my pool. I have a test kit and all of...

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You can start with the Stickies here . Start with the "ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry" and then read "BBB for Beginners". You do...

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Last post by chem geek
Tue 13 May, 2008 14:59
vaccuming question.

by gulf shores pool guy » Wed 30 Apr, 2008 19:23

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when i vaccum the pool using the skimmer for suction , there is dirty water being returned to the pool thru the return lines.if there is sand that...

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Sounds like a broken lateral in the bottom of the filter.

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Last post by muss08
Tue 13 May, 2008 06:36
Sand filter pressure too high

by coilerman » Thu 08 May, 2008 21:49

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I have a Hayward sand filter that normally operates at 10psi. Since I started the pool this spring, the pressure gauge is pegged at 21psi. I have...

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No you do not need to replace the sand. Does the pressure gauge stay at 21 when the pool is off? If so- new gauge. Look into getting a sand filter...

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Last post by muss08
Fri 09 May, 2008 21:44
leaf staining

by NINA LM » Wed 07 May, 2008 17:00

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We opened our pool two weeks ago and can not remove the leaf stains on the plaster that happen during the winter. Any suggestions other than shocking...

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Leaf stains are organic and should eventually come out with the chlorine. If you have a white plaster pool with granular shock you can throw some...

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Last post by muss08
Wed 07 May, 2008 19:07
Auto Pool Cover Repair

by Guest » Wed 07 May, 2008 09:56

First off new to this forum and Hello to all and look forward to all the help I can get from everyone.

Now for the problem, last summer my...

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Wed 07 May, 2008 09:56
pump doesnt prime

by chuck johnson » Tue 01 Apr, 2008 15:04

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I am having trouble getting my pump to prime, if I take the pump cover off and fill it up with water and switch it on it will try to start but then...

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What exactly do you use to lube the o ring which I suspect is letting air in by the filter basket?

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Last post by dougvr
Tue 06 May, 2008 21:12
FIlter Pressure keeps changing

by sincityharley » Tue 06 May, 2008 20:05

I have a DE filter that filters my pool and spa. I just bought the house so I cant tell you what happened to this filter. The thing is though I just...

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Tue 06 May, 2008 20:05
acid wash

by todd » Sun 07 May, 2006 20:45

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Is acid washing something to be left to the professionals, or is it something I can learn to do with a little practice? I can't get rid of the...

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Well... Did it work??

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Last post by scott
Tue 06 May, 2008 02:02
Backwashing and pump pressure

by TRDaniel » Sat 03 May, 2008 08:34

I have a 16 x 36 in ground pool, using sand filter with baquacil chemicals.

My pool needs backwashing about every 2-3 days due to lost pressre at...

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Last post by TRDaniel
Sat 03 May, 2008 08:34
baclwashing

by concernedwpool » Tue 29 Apr, 2008 20:40

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I have a hayward sand filter...when backwashing how long should you backwash how many minutes///

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If there is a sight glass on the filter then you run it until the water is clear or look at where the water is coming out. when it clears you are...

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Last post by muss08
Tue 29 Apr, 2008 21:27
Inlet water circulation

by FixMePool » Sun 06 Apr, 2008 23:19

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Hello,

Is there an ideal configuration to point the inlet water streams for a better circulation and better skimming? I couldn't find anything...

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They should all point in the same direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) and should be pointed slightly down.

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Last post by muss08
Sat 26 Apr, 2008 14:56
Triton TR60 sand filter

by Sammy312 » Thu 24 Apr, 2008 19:50

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I have a Triton TR60 sand filter that needs its sand changed. I have removed the drain plug, removed the clear plastic dome on the top, and...

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The piece you are referring to should be able to twist to the left or right to help it get out of your way. Once you get it out of the way make sure...

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Last post by muss08
Sat 26 Apr, 2008 14:54
Debri coming out of return jets

by rgmadsss » Sat 26 Apr, 2008 13:19

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I'm getting derbri coming out of the return jets, can't keep pool clean. 20K gal inground w/ hayward 550 HD filters (2yrs old).Ray Vac auto vacum...

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Not very familiar with this type of filter. I believe the 550 is a cartridge filter? Check to make sure the cartridges are seated correctly and...

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Last post by muss08
Sat 26 Apr, 2008 14:52
Vacuum hose gets twisted

by aGrandma » Sun 06 May, 2007 18:18

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Our Hayward Navigator pool vacuum hoses get twisted and keep the vacuum from traveling around the whole pool as it should. Do you know why this is...

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WERE YOU ABLE TO FIX IT? PLEASE POST FOLLOW UP

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Last post by SLOMBO
Sat 26 Apr, 2008 09:55
Baracuda vs Zodiac G4 vs...

by osmosis » Sun 01 Oct, 2006 02:40

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Hi

I'm in the market for a pool cleaner. Is there any real difference between the Baracuda Classic and the G4? Any other suggestions?

Thanks in...

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I just aquired a g4 from my pool builder at first i felt it was moving way to slow compared to my brothers he has a hayward,but it seems to be...

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Last post by HIRAM
Thu 10 Apr, 2008 19:26
Can't secure top of cartridge filter

by 4502 » Thu 03 Apr, 2008 19:17

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This is silly but I can't get the top of the cartridge filter tank to screw on properly. The locking knob catches but the top is lopsided. I can't...

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what brand & model # is your filter?

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Last post by mr_clean
Mon 07 Apr, 2008 16:44
psi

by TT » Thu 03 Apr, 2008 17:51

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My pool pump psi was at 55, but when I turned the pump off, it dropped to 40. Does it sound like there is something wrong with the gauge? The pump...

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Yeah if the gauge is only reading 40 with everything off then its most likely to gauge. I'm assuming you've cleaned your filter lately. Gauges are...

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Last post by muss08
Thu 03 Apr, 2008 17:54
black stain

by jemae » Sun 30 Mar, 2008 10:02

hi, been running my new inground pool for the past 3 weeks. the question i like to know:

1. I start seeing light black stain inside my skimmer,...

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Sun 30 Mar, 2008 10:02

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