hayward sand filter

  1. J

    Does anyone have recommendations for repairing hairline cracks in the neck (tank collar) of a Hayward sand filter tank?

    Our very reliable Hayward sand filter tank started to leak under pressure i.e leaks more in filter setting than in recirculate. When we replaced the o gasket we noticed hairline cracks under the tank collar. Does anyone have recommendations for repairing hairline cracks in the neck of the...
  2. PointeTaken

    No manual pressure relief on S220T, right?

    So this has been my first foray into repairs in which I have to drain the filter. I’m pretty sure I know the answer to this, and I’ve heard this about pro-series filters generally, but I just want to make doubly sure. The S220T has an auto pressure relief, right? I’ve never come across a...
  3. I

    Sand filter pressure going up really fast

    Hi ya'll Im new to this forum but I have gotten some useful information from it. I've got a problem with a customers equipment, when I first got there the pool was green, so I treated it accordingly but the pressure of the filter was going way high. After removing the valve I found out the sand...
  4. C

    Hayward or Intex sand filter to buy and use ti with Intex salt system. Anyone can help, please?

    Last year I used 10" Intex sand filter and Intex salt system with 12'x30" Intex above the ground pool. I wish I had a more powerful filter ... Anyway, this year I have upgraded to 18x52 Intex pool and need to decide whether to buy Intex 16" sand filter with a pump or my eye caught Hayward sand...
  5. P

    Another Green Monster has appeared in Boston -- Wife is ready to kill me!!

    Hi TFP! I'm new here - been lurking for a few months but now I need some help! First month of pool ownership was a breeze (May 1-June 1). I used the test strips (LOL) and had no issues. Water was clear and all was good in the world. Then, around June 1, we started seeing some sediment in the...
  6. ED-209

    Adding Unions to Sand Filter and Filter Maintenance

    Greetings TFPer’s, hope everyone is doing great this summer day and everyone's pool is crystal clear and balanced. It’s amazing what a new liner will do in terms of wanting to make everything else new and I once again need everyone’s expertise on a few things and I truly appreciate the help...