linen said:I wouldn't move the sand filter since the laterals can get damaged. I just leave mine (in MN here) on the equipment pad and pull the drain plug, let it drain and leave the multiport valve on "winterize" which basically just keeps the valve cracked open.DigbyAllen said:This year I have a sand filter to store also. I'm not sure how I'll store that, but I assume I'll drain the water and leave the sand in, and store that in the basement too so I don't have to worry about freezing. It helps that I have a walk out basement so I don't have to carry heavy items down the stairs.
Thanks for the warning on this. Unfortunately I will have to move the sand filter because I'm having some yard work done and it's in the way where it is.
My question is, just how delicate are the laterals? I wasn't planning to roll it like a beer keg. If I'm careful with it, do you think I'll be OK moving it as is, or should I empty the sand out before moving it? I'd rather not do that unless I have to.
Also, my filter does not have a winterize position either. It has a choice of Filter, Rinse, Recirculate, Backwash, Closed, and Waste. Which is the preferred valve position for winter storage?