Recent content by dickersonka

Thank you!!!!

I have a question on how to plug the return on an above ground pool. This is my first season owning and closing, and want to make sure I do it right. I have used the BBB method all season and am so impressed, thank you guys for enlightening me :-D Currently I have a two way valve on the...

Just ordered a new one for about $60, much better than it could have been. Thank you for your help!!!

I have a Hayward e-series high rate sand filter. I have recently been getting sand into my pool, so I decided to replace the sand. Glad I decided to, there is a hold in the bottom where the laterals screw in to. I don't know what part this is, could anyone help me out please? Also where...

I figured out the problem. The hoses were reversed. I was taking a picture and saw the pump hose hooked to the return on the pool, and vice versa. I never even thought to check that and just assumed the previous owners had it hooked up correctly. I hooked up the hoses properly, ran backwash...

Thanks for your response. I won't be able to post pictures until tonight. My pool is about 25k gallons above ground, with a sand filter. I'll try my best to describe the plumbing till I can post some pictures. There is a hose from the skimmer to the pump, hose from the pool return to the...

I am new to the whole pool concept. I just bought a house that had a pool with a sand filter and am trying to get it ready for use. The pool currently has some dirt/dead algae in the center. I am trying to vacuum it up, but it seems to always cloud the water up. I can see the water returning...