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  1. sambot

    How do you know if you need to change out your sand in your sand filter?

    That is also what I was thinking. Back in the filter it goes. Thanks so much. You're always a great help!
  2. sambot

    How do you know if you need to change out your sand in your sand filter?

    I pulled all the sand out my filter to check the laterals because I got some sand in my pool while slamming it (laterals are perfectly fine). While I have it out, should I replace it? Here is a pic of the sand after I deep cleaned it (running a hose under it and letting the water run until it...
  3. sambot

    Hayward Super Pump starting but not pulling water from skimmer (posting for friend)

    They ended up flooding the intake and ran the pump and got it running. Still not sure about that plumbing set up but we'll see if it keeps up!
  4. sambot

    Hayward Super Pump starting but not pulling water from skimmer (posting for friend)

    THANK YOU so much for your advice! 1- Yes! 2- No weir door so we're good! 3 - All winter plugs removed.... they found 3 plugs: one in the skimmer (gizmo) and 2 along the side of the pool. Is there anywhere else they should look? I only have 2 jets in my pool but maybe theirs has more? 4 - I...
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    Hayward Super Pump starting but not pulling water from skimmer (posting for friend)

    - - Posting for a friend - - not my pump These are new pool owners BTW. Of course I am trying to teach them the ways of TFP ;) Their pool pump will not draw from the skimmer. It is a Hayward Super Pump pictured here: Info my friend's pool: 24,000 gallon oval pool with a deep end, Hayward...
  6. sambot

    I reused the sand from my old sand filter, but now I'm not sure if I have enough sand

    Can someone give me a visual approximation on how much sand should be in my Hayward s244t sand filter? I'm not sure how much sand was in the old filter. Enough to almost fill a 50 gallon garbage can . The sand goes within 12 in of the opening. I did fill it with some water when I was filling the...
  7. sambot

    Question about plumbing to my new filter

    Okay I have some of those. I wasn't sure where I should have it, or if I should have that closer to the multiport valve
  8. sambot

    Should I reuse the sand from our old sand filter?

    Seems like most people say that sand doesn't really go bad, so I am going to use your advice and reuse it. :) Also the fact that I don't know what to do with 300lbs of old sand and my laziness to get new sand might have played a part XD
  9. sambot

    Question about plumbing to my new filter

    Here is a picture of my new filter in position and almost ready to be plumbed. I have never worked with PVC plumbing (or any kind for that matter) and need some help figuring this out. The pipes don't match the old filter. Is there an extender piece that I can use to make the pipe taller? See...
  10. sambot

    Should I reuse the sand from our old sand filter?

    I recently bought a house that has a pool and the filter was broken so we bought a new one. I don't know how long the sand has been in the old filter but it looks good I think? Here is a picture for reference. Sand - Album on Imgur I already took it out of the old filter.
  11. sambot

    How do I remove this multi-port valve from this old sand filter?

    Well the whole thing just Twisted off LOL thanks everyone
  12. sambot

    How do I remove this multi-port valve from this old sand filter?

    Didnt see any screws but maybe there are tabs. I am getting rid of this filter so I am not super worried about screwing it up
  13. sambot

    How do I remove this multi-port valve from this old sand filter?

    Yes it came off. I need to get the sand out though so I was hoping I could get the whole black part off
  14. sambot

    How do I remove this multi-port valve from this old sand filter?

    I cant see any way to unscrew it. Here is a picture: Pool filter - Album on Imgur