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    broke push/pull backwash valve

    I have a TritonII filter with a push/pull backwash valve; the valve broke just above the bottom of the stem. Can I get the broken piece out without having to take the whole thing apart? Any/all suggestions welcome
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    Lateral broke, now what?

    In the process of replacing the sand in my filter, I removed the laterals. #7 gave me a hard time screwing it back in and I heard the plastic crack. I tried to take it back out and it really broke. In the process of trying to get the stupid thing out the only piece left is the threaded piece and...
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    Blasting sand for pool filter?

    Re: Blasting sand for pool filter? + resolved I went to the pool supply store today and I am pleased they replaced the sand with actual filter sand. When I explained my pool has a greenish hue to it he also gave me clearifier and shock and explained what steps to take to get the water clear...
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    Blasting sand for pool filter?

    Thanks for the replies, they are greatly appreciated! I am going to go back to the pool store and complain about the sand they sold me. Before replacing the sand, my pool water was clear. I just had a layer of sand at the bottom. After replacing the sand with the sand from the pool supply...
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    Blasting sand for pool filter?

    I needed to replace the sand in my filter so I went to a local pool supply store and bought 6 50lbs. bags of sand. I replaced the sand, back washed before running the pump/filter. I noticed a layer of fine sand on the bottom of the pool. I looked on one of the bags of sand I bought and no where...