HELP! Sand in the pool
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HELP! Sand in the pool
Hi Guys, I am new to this forum, but I hope somebody can help. Last season I noticed sand being put into the pool by the filter (Tagelus 40). So this weekend I emptied all of the old sand out and inspected the radials. They are all ok, as is the main pipe. I then put new sand into the filter and put everything back together. To my horror, this morning I find that the pool is full of sand again! I can't believe it. The manual says that either a radial is broken (which it isn't) or the flow rate is too high. The flow rate has always been the same and I'm not sure how to reduce it (unless I half close one of the flow valves). Could somebody please advise as we will probably only get about 4 days of sun this year and I'd like to have a swim!
Thanks in anticipation
Dave
Thanks in anticipation
Dave
HELP! Sand in the pool
Crewey,
If you are sure nothing is cracked/damaged inside the filter, check the multiport valve. With the system off, take the screws off the valve lid and have a look inside. There is a "Wagon Wheel" shaped gasket in there. If the gasket is bad, it could cause sand to leak thru and blow back into the pool.
-CG
If you are sure nothing is cracked/damaged inside the filter, check the multiport valve. With the system off, take the screws off the valve lid and have a look inside. There is a "Wagon Wheel" shaped gasket in there. If the gasket is bad, it could cause sand to leak thru and blow back into the pool.
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HELP! Sand in the pool
I had the exact symptoms replacing the spider gasket in the multiport valve cured it for me
Although it looked OK
Although it looked OK
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HELP! Sand in the pool
Thanks Guys, I'll give that a try. Watch this space!
Dave
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HELP! Sand in the pool
Hi Guys...an update!!! I checked the spider gasket, which looked ok. However, just to be on the safe side I applied gasket sealer to the whole of the gasket. Still getting sand in the pool. So I emptied the sand out of the filter again to re-check the laterals. They are all fine and undamaged. I am at a loss now as to how ro proceed! Any advice would be welcome. If I need to buy the part with the gasket on, what is it called and does anybody know where I might get one in the UK?
To top it all off, my Purex Islander Electric pool heater is tripping out every time I try to turn it on!!!! I think I'll go down the beach and swim in the sea!
Dave
To top it all off, my Purex Islander Electric pool heater is tripping out every time I try to turn it on!!!! I think I'll go down the beach and swim in the sea!
Dave
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HELP! Sand in the pool
Hi
My gasket looked OK but it wasn't. My advice is change it any way
Did you look at the correct part. My spider gasket is 8mm thick 135mm wide with 5 sections and a hole in the middle, it fits in a recess on the bottom of the multiport valve
You May have to Google for the part however my filter is made in South Africa and I find it easier and cheaper to buy direct from them I also live in the UK
My gasket looked OK but it wasn't. My advice is change it any way
Did you look at the correct part. My spider gasket is 8mm thick 135mm wide with 5 sections and a hole in the middle, it fits in a recess on the bottom of the multiport valve
You May have to Google for the part however my filter is made in South Africa and I find it easier and cheaper to buy direct from them I also live in the UK
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Thanks Dennis, I'll Google it and try to find one. Much appreciated
Dave
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HELP! Sand in the pool
I Have been helped many a time on this forum and am happy to help also
When my sand came through I did the same as you even replaced the laterals after I broke a fitting getting the sand out. It was only when my multiport valve leaked from the top and I changed the gasket that the sand stopped. More by luck than judgement. Hope it all woks out fine for you
When my sand came through I did the same as you even replaced the laterals after I broke a fitting getting the sand out. It was only when my multiport valve leaked from the top and I changed the gasket that the sand stopped. More by luck than judgement. Hope it all woks out fine for you
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HELP! Sand in the pool
Thanks Dennis, I have found somebody in the UK that sells them (Dolphin Pools), but I am not sure how to measure it! Mine is 7" across, but theirs state 19"-24"...confused.com!
I'll get this sorted then just the pool heater to sort...Summer's gonna be over!!!
Cheers mate
Dave
I'll get this sorted then just the pool heater to sort...Summer's gonna be over!!!
Cheers mate
Dave
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HELP! Sand in the pool
Hi Dave
I've been away for a few days hence the delay in getting back
That doesn't sound like a spider gasket as it fits into the multiport valve. You may want to speak or refer them to this link (look at the last item)
http://www.aquafayre.co.uk/superbasket/ ... +and+Atika
That one is about 5 1/4 across
Once you check that it is the correct one you can search for the part number
I've been away for a few days hence the delay in getting back
That doesn't sound like a spider gasket as it fits into the multiport valve. You may want to speak or refer them to this link (look at the last item)
http://www.aquafayre.co.uk/superbasket/ ... +and+Atika
That one is about 5 1/4 across
Once you check that it is the correct one you can search for the part number
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HELP! Sand in the pool
Hi Dennis, I now have the spider gasket, but how do I get the old one out? It seems to be glued in very well. Won't budge! Any ideas?
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
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HELP! Sand in the pool
Hi Dave
I just pulled my one out. There was an adhesive holding it in
I just replaced it without adhesive
I just pulled my one out. There was an adhesive holding it in
I just replaced it without adhesive
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HELP! Sand in the pool
tHaks Dennis, my must be superglued in!! I'll let you know how I get on!
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
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