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The techinique I have used works pretty well but you have to remove the sand pile.
1) Open drain on bottom of filter.
2) Remove top valve assembly.
3) Remove sand screen from drain valve - needle nose pliers work.
4) Fill filter with water - a sand slurry should start from the drain.
5) Use a rod or screwdriver the periodically clear the drain to keep the flow going.
6) Add water and hose down the sand in the filter as needed.
7) Move the sand away from the drain to keep the flow continuous.
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What has gone wrong if there is Sand in filter?
Nothing if its a sand filter However if sand is coming into the pool from the filter then you may have to replace one ore more laterals in the sand filter as they have worn and are letting sand through to the pool,
Why do you have sand in your gunite pool?
If you have a sand filter the laterals in it may be starting to show signs of wear these wil blow sand from the sand filter into the pool when they wear out.
What happens when you put brown sand in a pool filter instead of white silica sand?
It could damage the internal PVC of the filter and cause sand to get in your pool.
Pool sand filter is making your pool green?
The sand filter wont make a pool green this happens a s a result of algae.
Some sand in bottom of your pump from vacuuming pool above ground is this normal?
If you are getting sand coming into the pool and have a sand filter you may have to replace worn laterals in the sand filter.
Does pool filer sand filter out chemicals?
No.
Can you get sick from the sand in a pool sand filter?
Yes, it just depends on what kind of sand it is
What quantity of sand is recommended for a pool filter?
Your filter will tell you on the side of it how much media sand to put in it.
Why would there be sand in the bottom of your pool around your jets?
One of the lateral returns inside of your sand filter may have snapped. When that happens, it can send sand out of your returns. Have your local pool place repair your sand filter.
How do you change sand in pool sand filter?
A good way for getting sand out of a sand filter is to get a sand venturi with this attached to the end of a garden hose you will be able to suck all of the sand out of the unit easily. Check with your pool shop as they may be able to sell, hire or lend one to you.
Can a pool sand filter handle being in the rain?
Yes
How do you get the water out of a pool sand filter without losing the sand?
There should be a drain plug near the bottom of the filter. Open it and let drain. The sand will stay in.
