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    Air in my system

    I have a 2 year old Hayward sand filter (500lbs) and valve. The valve sounds like it has air trapped inside but my filter sounds like a washing machine. No visible leaks anywhere. Please listen to the video. I tried opening the bleeder valve but only water comes out, no air. Please help
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    Taking the Polaris P39 out of the water

    My Polaris P39 lives in the pool 24/7. So its 106 degrees today and some people are coming over to swim. I disconnected it and took it out of the pool and put it in the shade. But it's still 106 out there and will be completely dried out by the time I put it back in. Does this damage the Pool...
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    Sand filter pressure issue

    So I installed a new Hayward S310 and Multi-port valve this week. My pool was full of dirt from not having a filter for a month. I've got most of it cleared out. My starting pressure is 20psi and will rise to 30psi within an hour or so. But if I shut it off and back on again, the pressure goes...
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    Rattling pipes

    After I installed my new sand filter and installed an all new pipe system, I feel I must have done something wrong because if you watch the video, you’ll see the scary movements of my pipes when I turn on the pump. Is it the height, the long distance, the elbow configuration? I think it’s going...
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    Hayward sand filter issue

    Unboxing my side mount 30” Hayward sand filter today and I noticed something odd. The laterals manifold is angled (see pic) One side of the laterals are almost touching the tank. Is this a problem? If it is, how do I fix it?
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    Plumbing for my new sand filter

    I'm replacing my old DE filter with a new sand filter and I have to redo everything because the new one is to big to fit on the pad. I'm a 3D artist so I decided to throw this image together to help me figure it out. The 3D model is measured accurately. In the corner you can see what i'm...
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    New Sand filter, Zero or sand?

    Hi, New guy here. I'm replacing a DE filter with a new 30" Hayward side mount filter. Its in the backyard still in the box. I haven't bought the media yet. I'm used to a DE filter quality water but I'm sick of the hassle and costs that go with it. I'm worried the sand isn't going to clean my...