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I have been struggling with sand from my sand filter ending up at the bottom of my pool. At first I thought the problem was due to the fact that there were no check valves coming from the solar panels. I installed check valves (one between the pump and filter and one on the return from the...

I was afraid you were going to tell me that. Wonder why it was hooked up like that in the first place. AAARRRGGGGHHH

Thanks for the diagram Weth but my pools plumbing is different (which might be part of my problem) Starting at the pool - the main drain and skimmer go to the filter first then to the pump. So basicaly if you switch the filter and pump around on your drawing then it would depict my setup with...

Awesome thanks for the help. Just so I am clear...I should have a check valve between the filter and pump and also on the outlet side of the solar panel plumbing right?

Hi, first time post. I purchased a house last year with a 15K gallon in ground pool with solar panels installed on the roof. Last year I noticed what appeared to be sand at the bottom of the pool. I forgot to mention I have a Hayward sand filter. I was busy doing other things and never had a...