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    sand filter not filling

    Thanks Dave. The pressure when pump is off is 0 so that is good, isn't it? I was thinking we had to lube the o-ring so nice to get confirmation. I will keep you posted. Equiptment list coming tomorrow. It is an old filter HRT (I think) will give model number. :)
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    sand filter not filling

    Well nice to have a name for it!! LOL. The pressure gauge usually reads about 10 when pump is on. I need to look when it is off - will check tomorrow. The pool is at a friends house and we maintain it together. So will check tomorrow and get back to you. The filter is working as we...
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    sand filter not filling

    Hi Dave- No altho' air bubbles are coming up in the pool I don't see obvious bubbles in the pump strainer basket. The sand filter has a stop cock on top that when opened should, once the filter is full, have a bit of water that comes out. Then you close it. This year no water is making it to...
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    sand filter not filling

    We replaced the sand in the filter last summer. this year everything is working smoothly but the sand filter doesn't appear to actually fill up completely. Ideas. We are novices caretaking a house with a pool. thanks so much. Sheila