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Got it, the idea not the item. Will buy one. Actually found that it was best to use pea gravel around the laterals before putting in sand. This prevents clogging up laterals. Filter works great this way.

Not sure of the filter itself as it is in ground. Looks like a Hayward S200 because it has bolts around the edge, but it could be an older Tahitian model. The Hayward Valve (20F31) is mounted on top. Valve is rated at 50PSI (there is a slight water leak at valve margin when in filter mode) which...

Sorry I meant pressure "gauge" not valve, so I can't see if the pressure is adequate. At first the water is cleaner, but within 30 minutes water flow slows and stops.

The filtering flow decreased and stopped despite several minutes of backwash and rinse. I removed the old sand, cleaned the laterals, added new sand (#20), and put the unit together. I back-washed and rinsed (to get rid of loose sand ) but after a few minutes of filter operation the water flow...