Recent content by Sunsoakin

I think the sand brand is HTC but I'm not 100% sure because the store is closed and they are a local company. I will find out tomorrow. We put the sand back in the filter, ran a backwash for about 3 minutes, then a rinse for another 2. So far so good but I'm not sure if this will last. Do you...

We just put everything back together without the sand again and everything is working fine. The sand is pretty new and I know it's No. 20 silica sand but should I try new sand anyway? Would a coarser sand work better? Maybe the sand is blocking the fingers?

Ok, we've tried a different multiport from another pool that was working but when we attached it to mine the filter still seized up. We decided to run the filter without sand just to see if it would work and it still seized up. I can't find anything that claims my SM1700T won't work with...

We were careful to check the position of the ports when we took it off. When the handle is set to "filtration" there's an opening over two ports (one for the intake and one for the return) and we were sure to put it back that way. I will double check to make sure. Could it be in the spring?

My uncle has a spare multiport that will fit my tank. After work we are going to make the switch and see if that is the problem. Just a question - What can go wrong with the multiport? It seems pretty basic being just a spring and channels.

Bama Rambler Yeah it's all a sudden. Johnt I tried to recirculate at my lunch break...it seized up.

Hey Johnt, It is not a new pump but a new setup for me because I inherited the filter from a family member. It ran all of last summer when I was still using chlorine. It worked for a little more than a week with the saltwater system after we disassembled it the first time. I have not tried to...

BadOleRoss I'm not sure what could be causing the blockage as we've taken the pump apart twice now and every time I have to plug-up the intake and return so water doesn't flow out of the pool onto the ground. We disconnected the hoses at the sand filter not at the intake or return. Unless you...

Thanks for the welcome linen. No what I have is an Hayward sand filter (http://www.hayward-pool.com/pdf/manuals/Manual144.pdf) running the water to my Intex 54601EG Krystal Clear Saltwater System (http://www.intexcorp.com/index.php/54601eg.html), which then runs into my pool. The swelling is...

Thank you linen, I'll be sure to switch!

Hey guys, I'm new here and I have a problem with my filter. I have an above ground pool 18' x 4' using a sand filter (hayward sm1700t) and a index saltwater pump. My backwash works fine, however, when set to "filtration" my sand pump will seize up after ten seconds or so (sand pump actually...

Hey guys, I'm new here but I wanted to add to JasonLion's point. If the gasket attached to the lid of the pump strainer basket has stretched, you won't be able to get a complete seal. Believe it or not, I cut the excess from the gasket, used a little vasoline on the edges and carefully fit the...