I’m just checking before I tear my filter apart and take the sand out and then replace the laterals on the filter.
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This sand at return jets is not a result of broken laterals?
- Thread starter Poolsnotmygame
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- Jun 22, 2014
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You can inspect the MPV spider gasket/key assembly first if you wish, but most often the reason is due to something inside the filter like a bad lateral itself, how it's connected, or the center standpipe/hub assembly at the bottom.
I was thinking of just replacing the entire standpipe and laterals. Do I need to replace the sand as well?
- Jun 22, 2014
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Not if the sand has remained uncontaminated. In other words, no floc or clarifiers have been allowed to mix with the sand. As long as nothing has mixed with the sand to mess it up, then you can pull the sand, set it on a tarp or something, and do the work required in the filter and put it back in when you're done.
Thanks! In this case I dont know, there were owners who used it before me. Is there a tell where I can know if I need new sand?
- Jun 22, 2014
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That's a tough call. Sometimes previous owners leave pool containers around for the buyer that gives us a clue, but if you don't see any of those it's anyone's guess. You can either chalk it up to doubt and get new sand to be safe, or inspect it once you pull it all out of the filter. See how it feels between your fingers to confirm if it's still light and gritty with no apparent gummy substances.
Gotcha if it’s sticky it’s got to go. Last question and thanks for your help. Any brand sand recommendation? I guess sakrete is fine?
- Jun 22, 2014
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I know Quikrete was no good, but I don't recall Sakrete. You might want to look at the link below.
My findings on how not all sand is created equal
Ok well today I finally got all my parts from Intex to fix my problem I was having with my sand filter. Here is a link to that thread which I will update as well http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/101906-New-Pool-Intex-Customer-Service-Long-Post-lol So basically for the sake of this thread...
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