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    hayward s244t sand filter extra 50lb sand

    The pump basket is full with water no bubbles psi gauge studders (rapid movement) between 15 16 psi. A little shake on the return line off the filter that was not there before. Given I had a cartridge filter. Is there suppose to be any noise at the valve ? Noise may be normal ?
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    hayward s244t sand filter extra 50lb sand

    Thanks for the help. Ok I have finished installation everything appears to be working fine but i still have a few questions. Filter is making noise at valve not real loud just a grasping sound ( like a stirring noise ) is that normal ? pressure gauge does not stay completly steady kinda always...
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    hayward s244t sand filter extra 50lb sand

    I installed my hayward filter today 300lb sand filter 6 50lb bags after installing all six bags i checked the sand level according to the instructions 300lb of sand or the sand should be 6 inches from the top of the filter. so i measured from the sand to the top and was no where near 6 inches...
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    Is this pool sand ok to use

    Went to home depot was going to buy quickrete sand but they did not have it. So i bought this brand wondering if its ok to use there are no specs I dont see why it would not be good to use but would like an opinion. http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1 ... ogId=10053...
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    Hayward S244T

    sf 1.25 1hp single speed. I have 4 returns and the pump is 20 ft from pool
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    Quikrete Pool Filter Sand

    Getting new sand filter will this sand be good http://www.quikrete.com/productlines/SandPoolFilter.asp also with new install do you rinse or backwash new sand ?
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    Hayward S244T

    I just purchased this filter and wondering if my 1 hp pump will work ok as far as the gpm goes. I have read a lot about the oversizing issue. Pool specs: 13000 gallons 2" plumbing throughout, one suction line for vacuum, 1 main drain, 1 skimmer. pool pump pentair whisperfow originally 1 1/2...
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    help me choose sand filter

    My pool is 12000 to 13000 gallons
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    help me choose sand filter

    need advice on which one to choose and diffferences. Currently I am thinking of purchasing a pentair tagelus ta60 or a sand dollar sd60 I currently have a 1.5 hp pump which i have been told by other forum member that it is too big. Will a 1 hp pump work with these filters. whats the difference...
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    which sand filter recommendations appreciated

    I am still deciding whether to get a sand filter. I have a few more question. I live in south florida and as some of you may know I have not seen one pool store down here that has sand filters in stock to sell nor when I talk to them non of them recommend sand filters especialy down here in...
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    which sand filter recommendations appreciated

    thanks guys another question i have pool vac one of those great whites that hooks into the side of my pool dedicated line not the skimmer. I also have 2" plumbing on my pool. If i go down to a 1 horse will that effect the pool vacuum from cruising around the pool. my pool is about 7 years...
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    which sand filter recommendations appreciated

    My pool 13000 gallons pump 1 1/2 horse whisperflow pentair hayward which one. I currently have a cartridge filter hayward 1200 series. The reason I want to possibly switch to sand. 1. I do not have a screen enclosure around my pool. 2. pool is surrounds by lots of landscaping. I have to...
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    compupool or blue essence

    I am thinking of purchasing either one leaning towards the compupool. Which one to buy ?? Would like to here from any owners of either one. I read that the blue essence is made by hayward.
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    intermatic ipure

    Anyone have any ideas. Could it be that my cell is just wearing out. Do they wear out slowly or just die.
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    intermatic ipure

    total chlorine 2.0 free chlorine 2.0 ph 7.6 ta 100 calcium hard 370 stabilizer 90 salt 4000 Salt cell is clean
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    intermatic ipure

    I recently purchased a house with a swg installed ipure by intermatic for 40000 gallon pool however my pool is around 12000 gallons. for the first 6 months of ownership i had not been operating the swg as the previous owners did not live here and a pool service was taking care of the pool. So i...