Pool opening questions

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jovian1998

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May 2, 2011
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Hello,

Couple issues with opening pool this year:
1. The cover has been torn bad this past winter. Just wondering what my options are, a quick call to my nearby pool cover company quoted me at 6k just based on photos and measurement of it. I went to amazon saw this:
Not exactly matching the original cover shape, but it big enough to cover the pool entirely. See pics of the broken cover and the pool shape.

2. I'd like to change the sand in the filter as it didn't run as efficient last season. I've had a pool company did it for me about 8-10 years ago. It seems to be an easy diy project. Do I cut and redo the pipes, or can I save it all and just open the control valve up? (maybe have the wife hold it up while i move it out (twist the tank?) to replace the sand. ) Also, I'd appreciate links to suggest what kind of sand I need to purchase to replace it. Picture of the filter attached.

Thank you all as always.
 

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Good morning. For the cover, I'd "try" to brush or vacuum what little debris you have on there now off the cover so it doesn't fall into the water. No much which is good. Then take your time and research around for a replacement.

For the filter, unless there's more on the other side of the filter out of the pic view, you'll have to cut the lines. They all appear to be glued in. The techs before "should" have installed unions for this purpose. Not a horrible DIY task and something you can take your time with to do right. But yes, you'll want to remove the MPV completely to get good access inside.
 
Texas Splash said:
For the filter, unless there's more on the other side of the filter out of the pic view, you'll have to cut the lines. They all appear to be glued in. The techs before "should" have installed unions for this purpose. Not a horrible DIY task and something you can take your time with to do right. But yes, you'll want to remove the MPV completely to get good access inside.
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I agree. It looks like the inlet and outlet were cut once before and the techs didn't bother putting in unions. I'm being kind. I actually think they purposely didn't put in unions so you would be more likely to call them to do the work again. If they had used unions, you would need to hire them again. My pool company hard piped them. I asked why they didn't use unions. They would if I requested. I said it was my first pool. I didn't know enough to request them. It was easy enough to do myself. It came out nice even though it was the first time I ever cut and glued PVC.
 
I was able to replace the sand filter, but after connecting the pipes the one that connect to the pump is now leaking. Hoping if there’s any recommendations to fix this? I tried to tighten it, but didn’t want to over tighten.
Appreciate any suggestion. TIA.
 

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