I just scored a great deal on a used Hayward sand filter (less than 2 yrs. old.) The previous owner was a Pool Store regular customer, and he used the pucks + bags of Shock methodology. It seems last summer he kept finding yellowish sediment on the bottom of his 24' above ground pool. He was told by the store that it was mustard algae. I asked him how they tested for it. He said they didn't test, but "almost everyone has it in their area." They suggested he remove the sand and laterals, rinse the tub, and install a new Multi-Port Valve and new laterals. (Luckily, they had these in stock.) Hook everything back up and the algae should be gone! (WOW!!!)
Unbelievably, their "fix" didn't work. REALLY??? They told him that he should consider going to a cartridge filter system. They gave him $50 off, installed it free, and even added two ounces of something (he couldn't remember what it was) that should completely eradicate the mustard algae. When they awoke the next morning, the mustard algae was gone and never came back. He is so glad that their local pool store was there to save their summer! I mentioned that he might want to check out TFP on the internet. He was a very nice guy and seemed quite honest. I really felt sorry for him and paid his asking price. I told him if he got a chance to read up on TFP and might be interested in trying it, I would come down and help him get started and only be a phone call (and 60 miles!) or text away.
So here's what I got to replace my 8-year old Hayward 19" sand filter that had developed a crack at the neck of the opening on top. I now own a nearly spotless 2-year old Hayward 23" sand filter and two MPV valves with new pressure gauges, along with two lateral assemblies, for the low-low price of $200! Thank You Facebook Marketplace!
Finally, I get to the question. (Thank you for your patience, BTW.) How would you suggest I thoroughly clean everything before adding the sand and firing it up? I'm extremely doubtful that he ever had mustard algae, but I don't want to introduce any goblins into my pool. It's kind of an ounce of prevention thing. Thanks in advance for your help. Summer's coming'!
Unbelievably, their "fix" didn't work. REALLY??? They told him that he should consider going to a cartridge filter system. They gave him $50 off, installed it free, and even added two ounces of something (he couldn't remember what it was) that should completely eradicate the mustard algae. When they awoke the next morning, the mustard algae was gone and never came back. He is so glad that their local pool store was there to save their summer! I mentioned that he might want to check out TFP on the internet. He was a very nice guy and seemed quite honest. I really felt sorry for him and paid his asking price. I told him if he got a chance to read up on TFP and might be interested in trying it, I would come down and help him get started and only be a phone call (and 60 miles!) or text away.
So here's what I got to replace my 8-year old Hayward 19" sand filter that had developed a crack at the neck of the opening on top. I now own a nearly spotless 2-year old Hayward 23" sand filter and two MPV valves with new pressure gauges, along with two lateral assemblies, for the low-low price of $200! Thank You Facebook Marketplace!
Finally, I get to the question. (Thank you for your patience, BTW.) How would you suggest I thoroughly clean everything before adding the sand and firing it up? I'm extremely doubtful that he ever had mustard algae, but I don't want to introduce any goblins into my pool. It's kind of an ounce of prevention thing. Thanks in advance for your help. Summer's coming'!
