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Thanks. Worked like a champ. Got it up and running, gauge works great, no more leaking. I ended up replacing all of the sand instead of cleaning what i had on the tarp. Time was just too tight as I have a big list of honey-dos for the weekend. Thanks for the help all!

Sure don't but I figured I would improvise with a piece of cardboard, like this:

I lubed up the standpipe and tried to get the valve back on. No love. So I ended up emptying out the sand to fit it by hand. Sure enough, there was a bump that the standpipe fit on and when I put it back in the proper place, the pipe was much lower. So now my sand is all on a tarp. Some of it...

Ok, I'll try some lube and elbow grease. Hmmm... I'd get the eyebrow raise if my wife heard me talk like that. Here's a good step by step guide with pics for installing a sand filter. Helped me understand the workings of it a bit better. http://www.inyopools.com/HowToPage/how_ ... ilter.aspx

Thanks for the responses. After reading some on the anatomy of sand filters, I think that MN and linen nailed it. I'm probably going to have to empty the filter to re-set the standpipe.

Got the parts. Paid 9.99 for the gauge, but the pool store has done me some solids so I don't mind helping them out with my minuscule purchases. Anyway, here's something weird- since I took the clamps with me, the multi-valve port was just sitting on top of the main body. Well, I went to put...

Ok, good info on sand! Thanks! I was able to just screw the pressure gauge off by hand. Is that a specialty item I need to get at a pool store or can I just get it at a big box hardware store? As near as I can tell the multiport valve and all other moving parts are working ok on the sand...

Ok, you guys confirmed what I thought of DE filters- they suck on bad startups. I am leaning towards just fixing the sand filter now, thanks to you geniuses. :) I did read on this very forum that sand can get tumbled and smoothed out over time, therefore losing some of it's abrasive cleaning...

Thanks for the quick and awesome replies! As far as cost goes, I'm looking at around $215 for just a DE bump filter on Amazon, shipped (not sure on the rules on posting links for purchasing). Then I will need to buy the actual DE and set it up. Ballpark: How much would new sand and a gauge...

Hey all. I went to open my pool a little late this year due to a other obligations. I started to look at my current pump/filter setup and the filter is getting pretty old and busted. Key Info: -The Sand filter is a Baqua Pure High Rate Sand filter, around 300#. It was used and came with...

Oh...that's good to know! Gives me a couple more inches!

Thanks for the additional replies. Ordered the Intex SWG today from Amazon for $130 shipped. Also took the original Baquapure pump to the shop- $75 for a new seal and bearings. It's probably overkill at 2.5hp, but it's 2-speed, which is nice. Been reading up on Pool School, and this post has...

Another question. I searched and am reading previous posts on this subject. I went by an AGP and Spa specialty store today. They were very helpful and repair pumps, etc, which may save me some cash. However, when I brought up SWGs, the rep got very poo-poo and said they had seen the salt...

Mike- Thanks for the tips. You can get the Intex SWG for $130 on Amazon, shipped. Seems like a good price point. I went by Cabellas and their in-store stock is sadly lacking- and this is at the store right next to their corporate HQ! (super cool place, though). No love at the Wal-Marts I...

Thanks, FrustratedPoolMom! I'm in the process of reading the giant Intex SWG Thread How much did your pump setup cost you? Where did you get it, etc?