Question: i have an indoor pool, a bag of sand got dumped into it and broke the filter/ pump..that is fixed now, but how do i get the pool ready to swim in, it has been unused for almost a year, and is very dirty, with some sand in it still and green algae on the bottom.called a pool cleaner to come clean it, but they said we would have to sign a contract for them to come once a week and i ...
· I live in Massachusetts, Ted was from Connecticut, now Maine. Gravity draining a sand filter is sufficient. The OP has an above ground pool. Those pools generally do not have the lines blown out. So, for an AGP owner, it makes no sense to go to the trouble to .
· The quantity of DE used depends on how dirty your pool is and how regularly you backwash your pool. The average size of a DE pool filter is about 30 sq. Feet by 60 sq. Feet. To determine the quantity of DE to use with such a filter, note that for every five sq. foot, your pool needs 1 lb. of DE. So a 30 sq. Feet pool would require 6 lb. of DE.
filter becomes dirty pressure builds in the sand filter and the water flow returning to your pool decreases. When you initially start your sand filter you will want to make a mental note of the "normal" or "starting pressure", when your pressure gauge increases 10 psi from that point you should clean the sand by backwashing the filter.
· Pressure keeps slowing down out of return jet. Pool return line could be partially blocked meaning that there is a wall of water building up in the system reducing the pressure. Have the same problem and currently trying to cut out the section of blocked pipe. Like .
Filter sand, or silica sand, is specially graded to trap very small particles. This is the type of sand your filter needs in order to properly clean your above ground pool. It is usually sold in 50lb bags and can be found in any pool store. One should always consult with .
Dolphin Supreme M5 not filtering dirt Our Dolphin Supreme M5 puts dirt back into the pool. You can see the dirt coming form the water outlet on top of the unit as it moves through the pool. . Dolphin M4 just stays in the deep end Brand new Dolphin M4 just stays in the deep end. no kinks in cord, clean filters and cartridge. have tried adjusting floats..nothing works.
· I'm new this season to both pools and the Pool Forum. We recently purchased a home that has a 24', AG pool with a Hayward 1 hp pump and sand filter. Finally got through setup (thanks to the Pool Forum) and have been swimming for weeks now, without issue. Suddenly noticing sand in pool after running filter. Turned it on yesterday and saw the clouds billowing into the pool.
· Equipment Build, Use, and Repair. Pumps, Filters, and Plumbing. Aug 4, 2010. #1. After two failed attempts to repair a crack in the seam of my sand filter, I am turning to the pros! What I have is a plastic tank (150 lbs) sand filter with about a 3/8 split in the seam. I'v tried 2 part epoxy, and quick steel on both the inside and outside of ...
· On sand filters, unplug the filter drain plug and leave off. Put drain plug with other removed items in the pump basket. Make sure multiport valve has no water in it. Blow it out with a compressor or shop vac if necessary. Please note that it is not recommended to "acid wash" DE filters at the time of the pool closing.
The powder allows the sand to clump together, which helps it retain smaller micro debris that would otherwise get pumped back into the water. To add DE powder to your sand filter, pour the powder into your pool skimmer. This allows the powder to flow and distribute evenly into the sand filter. 9.) Use tennis balls to absorb stray oils in your water
Most Sand Filters turn over approximately 2400 gallons per hour. It is recommended that you turn over the water in your pool at least twice a day (refer to chart at bottom of page for your pools capacity). Run filter more in hot weather or with heavy bather load. As a general rule of thumb, turn your sand filter on 1 hour per 10° F of weather.
· The filter setting is obvious. The multiport will tell the water to go into the top of your filter, travel down through the sand (in a sand filter) or in and through the de of your de filter, and then the water gets fed back through the outlet pipe of the filter and .
Pools are often accidentally drained when the filter valve gasket fails on a multiport valve after the backwash of a sand filter. This mistake is easy to avoid if you have a flat backwash hose that rolls out on the ground where you can simply look to see if water is continuing to come out after backwashing, when the filter valve is set back into the "Filter" position.
Without knowing the type of pool filter you have I need to be very generic in my answer, but it should apply to both DE and sand pool filters. First, is your pressure gauge working? Does it go down to 0psi when the pump is turned off. If it doesn't or if it's stuck on 18psi or so, then you'll need to replace that.
· Method #1: If you are unsure if your filter is working you can try adding some diatomaceous earth (DE) to a DE or sand filter to test it. I would suggest just a scoop or two (1lb coffee cup size) into the skimmer. Immediately after adding it go look at the pool jets or returns and see if you can visually detect cloudy water coming back in.
· I have a Hayward DE filter I bought 3 years ago. Previously I had a sand filter. After experiencing sand in my pool forever i thought I would give DE a try. I have been experiencing the same problems you all discuss here. Every time my pump starts I get a shot of DE powder with fine air bubbles for about 10 seconds in my pool.
· If you develop a crack in the plastic housing of your pool filter, water can leak through the crack. Even a small leak will force you to refill your pool regularly, which could affect your water conditioning. You can use epoxy to seal the filter housing without having to .
Sand In My Pool. Q. I'm getting sand in my pool. It's coming out of the water jets going into the pool. Is this a leak? A. You didn't mention losing water, so it's not a leak. On the Pool Poll you indied that you currently have a filter and I'd guess the sand you see is actually filter powder.
· A break in this line will cause your pool to possibly lose water when switched off but it will also suck air and blow bubbles potentially causing your pump to lose prime or your cleaner to stop. The pipes from the pump to the filter and from the filter back to the pool contain water at pressure being pushed back into the pool.
· Sand coming out the jets after backwash HELP. It could be broken laterals but it may be as simple as running your system on "rinse" for 30 seconds after you backwash. If you only get sand blowing back into your spa after you backwash, it's not likely your laterals. If the debris that's returned ends up getting trapped in the filter once it goes ...
· Too much sand and your filter will likely not run correctly or may break when reassembling. Too little sand and you will have cloudy water no matter how much. Too much sand and your filter will likely not run correctly or may break when reassembling. Too little sand and you will have cloudy water no matter how much.
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