When opening the pool this Spring, and starting the pump... lots of sand in the pool. Eventually replaced the laterals (only 3 yrs. old) and replaced the Hayward, Vari-flo XL, key seal assembly (only 2 yrs old). Neither showed any problems with leaks, cracks or wear. After installing the new lateral unit I put in the same name brand sand I've always used. But it does not specify grain size. Still had sand coming in. I re-inspected the connection between the valve (bottom pipe) and the lateral stand pipe. It was not what you would call snug. The valve pipe has 4 slits at its opening to form somewhat of a "flare" to slip over the stand pipe. I used a tie-wrap around it and tightened the zip tie until I had a more snug fit. This seemed to help. But I'm still seeing sand coming in. Looking for any advice.
Sand in pool after changing laterals/standpipe
- Thread starter Young Doc
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
What name name-brand sand did you use?
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