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    Securing sand filter hoses on a pool without inlets

    Kim, sorry I've changed my pool like 5 times in the past year lol.. I'm trying to create the perfect setup for a couple of ducks.
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    Securing sand filter hoses on a pool without inlets

    Thanks! How difficult is it to do the bulkhead properly? Also, can anyone link me to some correct bulkheads (and other required items) that would work with my pump here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F3RXVBC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (12in model) Thanks!
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    Drain Plug Upgrade

    Would that bulkhead fitting work okay though? I just don't want to cut into the brand new pool and screw it up/get the wrong product for the job
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    Drain Plug Upgrade

    So far, I've put this together (from pool to end) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079WCK97B/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=AH39Y8LK920ZL&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BZD03K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1...
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    Drain Plug Upgrade

    Hey all! I'm purchasing a vinyl pool and just read that it apparently has a very ineffective drain plug that isn't threaded. What I want to do is upgrade it to an open/grated drain with a 90 degree pipe/hose that extends out in the yard with a drain valve in the pipe/hose away from the pool...
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    Securing sand filter hoses on a pool without inlets

    Hello! I figured before I craft something up myself, I'd ask here first. I'm getting a frame pool, but it doesn't have the inlets for the sand filter hoses itself. So, I was thinking that I have 2 options. Attach them to weights so they stay at the bottom, or attach them to the side of the...
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    Intex Sand Filter "Filter" Mode Issues

    I performed the deep clean today and removed some sand. There was def a layer of gunk on top of the sand bed. I did the "setup" run (backwashing/rinse) and it has been running for about 2 hours now with some great flow on filter mode!!! Hopefully it stays this way :D
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    Intex Sand Filter "Filter" Mode Issues

    Attached are the pics of the gauge (sorry its blurry, its close to a fence.) The second pic is what it reads at when there is no flow Will be giving the deep cleaning a go this week and see how we do.
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    Intex Sand Filter "Filter" Mode Issues

    Thanks for all the replies! I paid closer attention to the gauge today. I let it run on recirculate for a while the night before and the gauge is fully in the green. All times prior (on filter mode), it was in the green, but very close to the yellow (even when no flow was present). Backwashing...
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    Intex Sand Filter "Filter" Mode Issues

    I don't have a "high" setting on my model. As mentioned in OP, the pressure gauge stays the same regardless of the flow - but a backwash does help restore more flow. After the time you stated, it has usually stopped flowing entirely (on filter mode). The sound is a bit louder, as if the impeller...
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    Intex Sand Filter "Filter" Mode Issues

    Since the initial setup. The sand I got is this one: Amazon.com : Palmetto Poolfilter-50 Superior Pool Filter Sand - 20# Grade - Formulated for All Residential, Commercial Filters-50 Pounds : Garden & Outdoor
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    Intex Sand Filter "Filter" Mode Issues

    Hello all! I'm new here and did some searching before my post, but didn't come across a thread that was my "exact" situation. Hopefully you guys can help me solve my issue as I've been trying to get things running for weeks on my own (UGH!) So, I've got my filter set up (brand new), followed...