I think one of the laterals on the sand filter has a crack in it as I'm getting some sand (or what looks like sand looking from outside the pool) by the return.
I poped the multiport valve off the filter over the weekend and did see some sand (only a few grains) at the bottom of the virtical tube.
So I am thinking of taking the sand out when the season ends in 6 months or so and having a good look at what is going on.
So onto the question. Would there be any issues in taking the multi port off the filter, remove the filter out of the way, then put the multiport back on, in recirculate, and let the pump run as needed for turnover until the filter is ready for service again. Leaving the muiltiport suspended by the pipework.
Sidenote: I was amaised how much like a mini sandy rockpool it was like inside the filter, most likly because I havent needed to backwash in a while. Never seen inside one before. I would not have been supprised to see a hermit crab run across the top
I poped the multiport valve off the filter over the weekend and did see some sand (only a few grains) at the bottom of the virtical tube.
So I am thinking of taking the sand out when the season ends in 6 months or so and having a good look at what is going on.
So onto the question. Would there be any issues in taking the multi port off the filter, remove the filter out of the way, then put the multiport back on, in recirculate, and let the pump run as needed for turnover until the filter is ready for service again. Leaving the muiltiport suspended by the pipework.
Sidenote: I was amaised how much like a mini sandy rockpool it was like inside the filter, most likly because I havent needed to backwash in a while. Never seen inside one before. I would not have been supprised to see a hermit crab run across the top