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  1. J

    Sand and dirt coming in through return, even on recirculate setting

    It's definitely white like filter sand. Very good idea about adding dye to the top of the filter sand. I have a call out to the pool service, so I'll let them check out these possibilities. Thank you so much! - - - Updated - - - I am not sure what you mean by "pressure check" for the...
  2. J

    Sand and dirt coming in through return, even on recirculate setting

    Return line = underground? (My worst fear)
  3. J

    Sand and dirt coming in through return, even on recirculate setting

    Would that account for the fine dirt, too?
  4. J

    Sand and dirt coming in through return, even on recirculate setting

    The valve handle is definitely in the correct position. Sorry, should have included "in ground" in my signature. There is no sand in the fill around the pool. My worst fear is that this is a cracked underground pipe, but I am definitely not losing any water.
  5. J

    Sand and dirt coming in through return, even on recirculate setting

    I looked at it yesterday, and it appears to be intact. The spring mechanism inside the top of the multiport valve looks a little corroded and rusty, though.
  6. J

    Sand and dirt coming in through return, even on recirculate setting

    Hello everyone, I am having an issue with a lot of sand and fine dirt coming in through the return. Here's the history/background: Problem was happening last year - thought it was a broken lateral and decided to change laterals and sand upon opening in spring. Hired pool service to change...