Ok. I have a purex stainless steel sand filter with big o ring on top. After a few years the gasket got so big i really had a hard time getting it to...

Replace the broken DE grids and make sure the backwash valve (if there is one) has intact and lubricated o-rings.
Set the valves to suck from the...

Have a pool party, put some bodies in the pool to bring the level down again. The high level will not have an affect on anyone.

I also noted you...

Just use maintenance dose of 2 in 1 clarifier will do the same thing without introducing de to your system

Thank you!

check the nuts that attach the finger tubes unto the disk under the bump handel

Thank you - this was very helpful. Mine did not need cleaning but had come loose. Would never think to look there. Cheers. :thumbup:

I finally bought new filter cartridges and they are working just fine...

Thanks for the fast reply ~ the pool only turns greener the longer I wait to fix THIS problem ~ I have a gallon of "Green Label" Chlorine...

I have the exact same problem on my 2048. The lever won't move more than what seems 3 inches.

In order to disassemble the valve to inpect/clean it,...

Buy some test strips and test it yourself. That will confirm to yourself whether there is enough chlorine in the pool. They aren't expensive and you...

If you are collecting air in the pump strainer it will stop the suction. Check for air being pulled in from the strainer lid "O" ring. Try...

That's not a backwash valve. :wink:

You more than likely have a cartridge filter, in which case you don't back wash those types. Here's what you do:

Hi Cortney,

It is possible you have clogged the shallow end skimmer. The easy way to "snake" a pool line is to use a Hydraulic line...

Thanks very much!

Jimmy,

Have you tried acid-soaking your cartridge filter? Even if your filter "looks" clean a good acid soak can make work a lot better....