Recent content by phawn

Thanks, What about "winter flush" and "close"? Is the bottem plug for draining in winter?

Thanks, sorry for so many questions but how is that different than rinse and waste?

What does the back wash actually do (conceptually)?

The laterals seem fine. I will be putting the water and sand in tonight so any info on start up with the valve positions and procedure would be appreciated, Thanks.

Thanks, I had started an earlier topic about my equipment in general and I am still trying to figure what the different filter multiport valves are for. The only valve setting that seems straightforward is the 'filter' valve, which must direct the water through the actual sand filter. So...

This is probably a simple question but I am still learning... I thought it was going to be easy getting sand for our filter but none nearby so I need to wait. Unfortunately I have the pool filled below the skimmer and would like to start circulating and adding chlorine. Can I just hook up...

Thanks, Then hook up, set to 'backflush', turn on pump, let run, shut off pump, then put to 'filter', then turn pump back on? Again, no relieve valve noticeable. There is a drain plug on the bottom but that must be for winterizing I assume.

Thanks, Do I then fill it with water, put the multiport top on and put it on circulate? The directions on the side of the cylinder make reference to a relief valve but I don't see one on it. Also, do the written in multivalve locations seem correct? which one would it be on initially?

It seems to be the copper canyon. The online directions were a huge help but digging those footings were a nightmare due to rocks in ground. I have it completed but have to wait until I get advice on how to set up the sand filter.

There is no sand in it. It was dumped out by the old owner prior to removal. Apparently my wife said he used regular 'play' sand.

and how do I set the filter up? Put sand and water in, cover it and then hook up to system with pump. I am not sure of the purpose of all the valve locations. Which one do I at least start it in? This is our first pool so are learning everything from scratch. Also, is the pump a type that...

how much sand do I need with the filter?

I purchased a used pool and equipment. Unfortunately there are no manuals with anything and I am trying to learn as much as I can about install and use. Thanks to this forum I found out I have a Raypak/Rudd 266 BTU gas heater. I have taken pictures of the pump (splapool 72729, 8 amp,1 SPL...