Sand in the pool from the filter

[BobG73]

Evidently I have either a cracked lateral or one that is misaligned. So tomorrow I will dig the sand out of the sand pot and make the necessary repairs. The question is, after the fix will I be able to vacuum the sand that it puked out back into the filter with no ill effects? The other question, how do I determine the size filter. It is a Hayward SP1580X15FP. The labels on the sand pot are most likely in KY where we moved from 6 years ago.
Thanks in advance for any and all replys,
Bob G

 

[mknauss]

It is a Hayward SP1580X15FP.

Welcome to the forum.

That is a pump. What diameter is the sand filter housing?

 

[BobG73]

16", I guess that means it's a 16" filter, duh. Okay for second question will vacuuming the sand up off the bottom of the pool just replace it in the filter?
Thanks for the quick help MK,
BobG

 

[mknauss]

will vacuuming the sand up off the bottom of the pool just replace it in the filter?

Yes.