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To avoid a potential disaster, I am running it by the pros here... I checked online and saw some number 20 pool sand, but when I picked it up at the store it is labeled 20/40 and my best guess is this is the 20 mixed with smaller number 40 sand, no? The manual called for size 20 but didn't...

The lateral pipe is still stuck on the valve and I'm "stuck" here. Although I was under the impression to dump the current sand I use the release on the bottom? I did see a video on a very similar filter and it had basically a 2 part plug where the first one drains water (I used this for...

Despite being only 4 years old, the filter seemed to be quite low on sand and the laterals also appeared to all be on there still; and if I "rest" the laterals and valve on top of the sand bed, it is literally like only 10 inches above the install point. From my manual I am supposed to have 10...

Oh how you never showed up in my readings until now LOL evil grin! Anyways, my pool is a swamp right now and I called a pool guy although they left me hanging on if/when they can get out here. I will take a look at the laterals. That pipe is still solid stuck on there!

Thank you for the replies... does anyone have a suggestion on the stuck stand pipe in the valve though?

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So I cut apart the 3 pipes to install unions and deep clean my sand filter... but as I finally got open the valve when I lifted it up it pulled up the lateral stand and all the laterals with it... Everything I read said that it was a slip fit, but as I googled it on this rainy night outside it...

Ok, I'm almost ready (mentally) to embark on this and one thing I am unclear on is this part: Since I cannot physically move my filter and it entirely plumbed up (runs year round) how do I handle this caveat? My thinking was that after I loosen up all the gunk and it DOES go into the lateral...

To open and clean my filter I am finally installing unions, but I have a couple big questions so I don't royally wreck my setup... Firstly, I have a diagram to install the 3 unions and I wanted to know if there is any glaring problem with putting Union A on either side of the chlorinator? I...

It will be in a shed never getting direct sunlight. The current setup has no purple drips so I just wanted to maintain the aesthetic.

My local hardware stores don't have clear primer so I need to buy this stuff online, and I just wanted to double check if this is the right primer and cement for my pvc pipes to install union fittings on the filter (to deep clean)? I also read that medium or thick pvc cement is what you want...

Just wanted to update this since it was still open, and the issue turned out to be a new one... some slight leaf debris (like 3 small leaves and a 2mm twig) got lodged into the skimmer "plate" wall thing that flaps open and closed and it literally closed it. That explains the fact that the...

I have been reading what I can to prepare for a freeze and power outage. I was going to get a generator but its too much to learn this fast and I need something that would kick on automatically. The good news is my pool shed is semi enclosed and Im going to put some boxes or something around it...

So, I just noticed my pool pump was running from the sound, and the jets were not flowing. I quickly ran over and it definitely was on for a bit and warm but it did not have water running through it. I shut it off and checked the skimmers - the shallow end was empty but the basket was kind of...

Thank you. That is right about the rising pressure. The first time I did it I was sure to monitor and it was rising rapidly, so I didn't even run it overnight... it was making a huge difference and quickly.

I'm going to take the food grade DE to a shooting range and take care of it there. I might sign up for boxing lessons and make a speedbag out of it. As for the fiber clear, and the DE as well, how important is it to dilute it first? Ive heard you simply throw in a handful but also to dilute it...

It was the only one at the walmart and I just never considered that "food grade" was anything bad, and unfortunately it was right near the pool stuff/outdoor area. It only hit me while re-reading that blog post, and afterwards I bought some stuff online and it was pool stuff. Here is the stuff...

Alright... so newb mistake here regarding a prior step. This week I read (and actually processed) that when you add Diatomaceous earth it is NOT supposed to be food grade. I wish that was in bold, and maybe I wouldn't have done it (maybe lol) but it seems like when I added the "pool" grade DE...

Consider yourself living in luxury if you have 4 options to shop in nearby! :D

Curious to know why does the forum discriminate big box pvc vs pool store pvc? Related question, is there a recommended PVC cement for pools?

How does this one look? Praher Union 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" PVC Fitting SCH 40 Slip X Slip (#150-100)

Okay, I was just re-reading a blog here and came across this line... So I was going to get these at ACE because that's the best option in my area, but now there is this question: is the Homewerks Schedule 40 1-1/2 in. Slip X 1-1/2 in. D Slip PVC Union 1 pk okay to use? I was not under the...

Thank you all so much... I feel like it is possible despite this challenge... My local ACE sells some unions and I will pick up 3 of those in 1.5", plus I will get a bag of HTH pool sand there (I'm assuming I will need to top off the normal loss of sand and get to the "free board" 10.25" that...

Thank you. Exactly what I was wondering. Now, my follow up question, why do I need to cut and add unions rather than simply undo the threads? The prior owner/installer left a tube of silicone "gasket maker" right next to this apparatus, presumably for this.