@@dalesbackyardofficial hi there I’ve had the bestway costco pool with flowclear sand pump for past 3-4 yrs….filter function is working but at the same time some water is overflowing seems from the body or casket of filter. Took it all apart & cleaned the bottom disc slits with a bit of calcium built in thought that would do the trick but no shot. Help please not sure what else it can be 😢
You have by far THE BEST tutorials! The directions and manuals that come with the Costco pool are non descriptive, small lettered and not very detailed. We were so confused! And then we were even more perplexed after seeing all the weird no description super fast “UA-cam hack” video styles with super loud generic music! Uuuugh. Dude, you saved us!
Hey mate thanks heaps this video really helped. How does the timber setting work? I have on one side numbers and some have a P in front of them? How do I set the timber so it will work for 6H a day? Thanks
Thank you so much for this channel! Not sure we could have set up our pool without it! Do you know of a replacement for the two piece flange on the top of the sand filter? Normal tightening of the bolt caused the nut to strip out the plastic so it’s no longer possible to remove the bolt and check or change the sand. The replacement part is sold out on Bestway but I’m hoping there’s a compatible part out there. Thanks!
I would be interested to know how that filter and pump are getting on now that it is about 1 year ago when you posted the video. I am wanting an exterior filter system for our wood fired hot tub - may need to wait till the water has cooled down LOL .
With your expertise, can you add the shock with the pool 1/2 way full or when the water is just over the filter holes on the side of the pool? Thank you for your awesome help. Dina
One of your videos had a link to the valved tubing for this pool but I cant find it. Don't know if you keep an eye on these videos but if you do! Also, Great Videos, looked at many and this guy makes the best
Hello I been watching almost all your videos already, very good Now my pool came with the filter balls I believe everything will be the same to set up correct thanks for helping
Your videos saved what hair i have left on my head two years ago when putting this thing together! Two years later just 18 months into summer my sand filter tank has a crack less than a quarter inch long! Bestway is out of the tank part ( worst company ever ) wont answer the phone!! My question is if i remove the tank and empty the water and sand and dry it real good, would i be able to glue a fiberglass patch on the inside and would it hold? They want $250 - $350 for the whole filter system ! Wont pay it ! Any suggestions would be much appreciated 🙌
I just purchased this pool and pump. Installed it and the pump leaks at the short hose connection from the sand canister to the electrical pump. How to I stop water flow to release and reconnect? I'm assuming the two inside of the pool vacuums need to be capped. But I'm nervous to remove that and lose all control. Did I not connect this correct? How I'm I to fix this? Thank you.
@@TheWheeziestNo update on mine. I even went and got a replacement filter because I thought we could have a faulty one. Still the same. Did everything as instructed and still very low water pressure.
Hi again, my best way pool has been up 6 weeks today and showing signs of algae. What do you recommend I do? Bather load four people and not everyday. Thanks
Any tips on making the pump work with a timer? Our other pump had a gfci plug on it so we cut the plug and put a standard 3 prong plug on the pump. It will work with a timer now. We really need the timer when we go away for a weekend/week. I dont want to do that with this brand new pump we bought if theres another way
Had my pump hooked up for about 2 weeks and it keeps running at high psi. We have disassembled and assembled again and it works great for a day or two then the psi goes up again. Has anyone else had this problem?
I had the same problem and solved it by not hooking up the solar panel! It takes a lot of pressure to push the water through those small tubes on the solar panel into the pool!
Hi Dale! When i try to do back wash water will not come out once i turn on motor, water will only come out if i hold orange lever down. Have you heard of this problem?
So the way you have the filter system set up, how do you remove the strainer to clean it? The B side has no way to shut off. If you take the lid off all the water from the pool comes out.
: Help could you please tell me if water should be getting sucked in from the “T” attachment hoses?!! Because mine is not if so how can i fix that plsss help me!!
I’m having a hard time getting the two pieces on top of the filter to connect all the way. The screws won’t tighten anymore no matter what I try. I’m assuming these need to be fully tightened to make the filter secure? Any suggestions?
Can you help us with what the orange screw on parts are for, and where the chlorine holder (blue and white thing) goes? I don’t know how to attach a picture. And THANK YOU! These videos are extremely helpful!
Unfortunately, I already have the sand in it. Do I need to dump it and start over? Also, does the pump need to circulate for so long before we add any chemicals?
We are struggling to choose the size. We have ordered a ~9000 litre intex pool and there’s options are 8237litre/ph or a 5768 litre/ph flow rate. We ordered the big one because everyone in videos keep saying size up but now we are unsure if this isn’t an overkill. Your pool is way bigger and I think you have the smaller one as I looked up the model number. What do you think about the whole over sizing the pump/filter?
@@dalesbackyardofficial I just had to McGyver a pool heater onto this system. Information on direction of flow, and intake, transfer and outlet hoses was greatly needed. I ended up setting it up so that the pump forced water up the heater and into the sand filter, making it a thermal battery. I attached the system to the small hose out the top of the pump as an intake, and the outflow went into where the small hose connected on the sand filter. This will cause a burbling of air at the outflow in the pool after every shut off. Your video did come in handy, in case I sounded too critical, so thank you. I just needed a little more indepth information for what I was trying to accomplish.
I love this video. Spot on. My filter came with cotton Balls for filter material. I bought some pool sand and I suggest you buy your pool shock from a pool supply company as it is much stronger than Walmart
Absolutely. It's a pressurized system with short connections so gravitational relation to the pool shouldn't be considered. However, if you put 100' hoses running downhill on it, I wouldn't expect the motor to last long.
Thank You! I have the same pool and the filter leaked all around the top of the sand container. The gasket around the pump value is missing! Your video help to determined this especially when you took it off to clean and lubricated the gasket. I haven't found a phone number to call the manufacturer (need to re-read instructions), hopefully they will send ASAP. If not, maybe Costco can help me out???
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You may have saved my marriage with this video. Thanks
😂 Glad to help
I didn't know video saves marriage!?...
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First you saved me with Jeep tutorials, then by pure accident, you save me from setting up the pool incorrectly. LOL.
Thanks, Dale.
Haha. That’s awesome!
@@dalesbackyardofficial hi there I’ve had the bestway costco pool with flowclear sand pump for past 3-4 yrs….filter function is working but at the same time some water is overflowing seems from the body or casket of filter. Took it all apart & cleaned the bottom disc slits with a bit of calcium built in thought that would do the trick but no shot. Help please not sure what else it can be 😢
thanks for the video, watch it each year to remind myself wtf im doing lol 👏
You have by far THE BEST tutorials! The directions and manuals that come with the Costco pool are non descriptive, small lettered and not very detailed. We were so confused! And then we were even more perplexed after seeing all the weird no description super fast “UA-cam hack” video styles with super loud generic music! Uuuugh. Dude, you saved us!
Hi! How do you use a hose and your sand filter to vacuum your pool now?
Hey mate thanks heaps this video really helped. How does the timber setting work? I have on one side numbers and some have a P in front of them? How do I set the timber so it will work for 6H a day? Thanks
Yep, agree with everyone else , your video is extremely helpful!! Bestway's instruction booklets are a waste of paper... Thx D S
Thanks for helping and helping the kids play
Thank you so much for this channel! Not sure we could have set up our pool without it! Do you know of a replacement for the two piece flange on the top of the sand filter? Normal tightening of the bolt caused the nut to strip out the plastic so it’s no longer possible to remove the bolt and check or change the sand. The replacement part is sold out on Bestway but I’m hoping there’s a compatible part out there. Thanks!
How and What settings do I use to take the skimmer basket out of the pump? Lots of water coming up
You should add a video on how to connect this specific sand filter to the pool itself... Any suggestions?
Great video thanks
Do you have a video on how to set up a chlorinator
I would be interested to know how that filter and pump are getting on now that it is about 1 year ago when you posted the video. I am wanting an exterior filter system for our wood fired hot tub - may need to wait till the water has cooled down LOL .
Do you know what to do if connecting ring on sand filter breaks?
Do you have to use the solar heater with the filter? It’s hot here, so we won’t want to heat the pool in the summer.
With your expertise, can you add the shock with the pool 1/2 way full or when the water is just over the filter holes on the side of the pool? Thank you for your awesome help. Dina
Shouldn’t hurt to add it early. It’d just be more concentrated
Thank you so much😊for such a quick response. I appreciate it.
How sir did you manage to shut off the water coming back through the solar panel??
How often should I replace the sand? Thank you
One of your videos had a link to the valved tubing for this pool but I cant find it. Don't know if you keep an eye on these videos but if you do!
Also, Great Videos, looked at many and this guy makes the best
Can you leave this pump continuously running 24/7? Mine just stopped working and I had it running for a couple of days.
Hello I been watching almost all your videos already, very good
Now my pool came with the filter balls I believe everything will be the same to set up correct thanks for helping
I believe it’s the same
this is helping me setup easily. Thank you
Hello! the filter strong enough for the skimmer and solar heater?
Your videos saved what hair i have left on my head two years ago when putting this thing together!
Two years later just 18 months into summer my sand filter tank has a crack less than a quarter inch long! Bestway is out of the tank part ( worst company ever ) wont answer the phone!! My question is if i remove the tank and empty the water and sand and dry it real good, would i be able to glue a fiberglass patch on the inside and would it hold? They want $250 - $350 for the whole filter system ! Wont pay it ! Any suggestions would be much appreciated 🙌
Can a pool vacuum hose be connected for vacuuming? If so, where and how? Please let me know thanks
Yes it can. I have a few videos here on my channel about pool vacuums. That should help you
Can you show a video how to connect pump and solar Matt to the pool ?
On of my other setup videos shows the solar mat. Not in this one
Did this pump already have its own tubes?
Yes. It came with the tubes for the pump
My lid doesn't fit all the down so I'm having issues putting the brackets on and suggestions on how to get it connected
I removed mine to get it to fit
I removed mine and cannot get the brackets to reconnect. There's a 3inch gap on each side🤦♀️
I just purchased this pool and pump. Installed it and the pump leaks at the short hose connection from the sand canister to the electrical pump. How to I stop water flow to release and reconnect? I'm assuming the two inside of the pool vacuums need to be capped. But I'm nervous to remove that and lose all control. Did I not connect this correct? How I'm I to fix this? Thank you.
Hi, thanks for your videos... Do you have any heating hacks? Im trying to connect my Lazy Spa heater to my Bestway Pool... Would love anyones tips!
How do you break the siphon when the filter is turned off and you need to clean out the catch cup?
But how do you set up the solar heater?! I can’t find a video anywhere
do you need to put water in with the sand? our sand is dry going into the barrel
It’s best if you put a little water in first, just to help soften the weight of filling the filter on the center tube
My best way came with the filter balls can I switch it to sand and how much sand will it take please?
Heater just broke. Is it really even needed if we don’t do night swimming?
If it’s a brand new pool set up. Do you have to run the backwash setting if I’m using the polyester balls???
Nope. You don’t backwash filter balls
May I ask how can I raise the psi my water is hardly moving i back washed and all
I’m having the same issue
Any update? Mine is alittle below 5 psi
@@TheWheeziestNo update on mine. I even went and got a replacement filter because I thought we could have a faulty one. Still the same. Did everything as instructed and still very low water pressure.
Hi again, my best way pool has been up 6 weeks today and showing signs of algae. What do you recommend I do? Bather load four people and not everyday.
Thanks
Keep chlorine level up may need to shock it. Could also use some liquid algacide
Sorry this is a dumb question, but how long do I keep the filter running ?
Other videos he says when regularly used 4-6 hours a day.
But if you let algae grow then shock with double what you'd normally use and then continously filter a few days until clear
I see some set ups with water in filter and some without like yours. What's the difference?
Where is that water coming from did you feel that jug with water??
Yep
How often do you change the sand out?
3 years is recommended
Do I need to add water into the sand area ?
Yes. I show in the video when to add water
While setting this up, do u plug it in?
Wait until it’s all set up to plug in
Any tips on making the pump work with a timer?
Our other pump had a gfci plug on it so we cut the plug and put a standard 3 prong plug on the pump. It will work with a timer now. We really need the timer when we go away for a weekend/week.
I dont want to do that with this brand new pump we bought if theres another way
What setting should the hose going from the pool to the sand pump be on lock or unlock?
Only lock it if you need to stop water flow for some reason. Mine is almost always unlocked
Thanks for the quick reply. Can I ask another question? When I’m in the pool I do not feel the flow of water-Intake or outtake. Is that normal?
Is the center ofthe filter going to be filled with water when pump is on? Mine wasnt closed tight and water got in therr
Yes it fills with water
Why don't you make another video about your solar water heater ? That sounds interesting.
Had my pump hooked up for about 2 weeks and it keeps running at high psi. We have disassembled and assembled again and it works great for a day or two then the psi goes up again. Has anyone else had this problem?
I had the same problem and solved it by not hooking up the solar panel! It takes a lot of pressure to push the water through those small tubes on the solar panel into the pool!
Thank you for this
I desperately need help! I have the same pump for the bestway Hydium steel pump. I followed the directions, but it doesn't work...
Hi Dale! When i try to do back wash water will not come out once i turn on motor, water will only come out if i hold orange lever down. Have you heard of this problem?
I'm having same issue
What if you had already set up the pool and pump and all but didn't have the sand in the tank. Is it too late or what can be done?
plug off the outlet ports on the pool and open the filter up. Water will be in filter , just pour that out and add the sand
So the way you have the filter system set up, how do you remove the strainer to clean it? The B side has no way to shut off. If you take the lid off all the water from the pool comes out.
There are plugs you can place over the outlet ports in the pool
: Help could you please tell me if water should be getting sucked in from the “T” attachment hoses?!! Because mine is not if so how can i fix that plsss help me!!
Does yours have a lock and open position on the outlet from the pool? If so, make sure that is open/unlocked to let water flow
What is the pressure you reach with this pump?
I’m having a hard time getting the two pieces on top of the filter to connect all the way. The screws won’t tighten anymore no matter what I try. I’m assuming these need to be fully tightened to make the filter secure? Any suggestions?
they don't have to connect all the way. as long as it is tight and not leaking, you're fine.
I’m having the same problem, and it keeps leaking really bad, I don’t know what else to try.
@@dalesbackyardofficial do you put water in after you put the sand in filter?????or only the pool sand....inside the bucket????
@@dalesbackyardofficial so after I put the sand in filter I put water in filter to ???with the sand??
What if my pressure gauge is at 6 psi
It says to put 20 lbs of sand in. When I did that it didn’t hit the minimum marker, should I add more?
I would
Is it possible to replace sand with zeolites?
Subscribed! What type of sand did you use?
It's best to get sand from a local pool supply store. Has to be sand designed for filters
What about the rest of the stuff?
Wondering your thoughts on the filter fiber balls in place of sand? Have you tried that in this particular filter?
How do i know that my pump is working properly?
Can you help us with what the orange screw on parts are for, and where the chlorine holder (blue and white thing) goes? I don’t know how to attach a picture.
And THANK YOU! These videos are extremely helpful!
is this possible to run with no sand? what is the sand for, we have one but did not put sand inside
Unfortunately, I already have the sand in it. Do I need to dump it and start over?
Also, does the pump need to circulate for so long before we add any chemicals?
Would wall foam and/or a foam cove be helpful?
Does this filter has a timer
I have a bunch of sand in my pool. Does that mean I need to try another brand that it's too fine? I got the clorox brand.
You have it hooked up wrong, sand is pumping into the pool.
When the heather is working do you keep the filter on
Yes. It's a solar heater inline with the pump and filter
What size screw
Help plsss by port A when you say its connecting to solar heater you mean port A on the sand filter correct pls help!
Hi! How long should I run the filter daily?
4 to 6 hours. More if you have a party or a lot of people is using it.
Does the heater help at all?
Yes it does , we are even able to swim at night because the water is warm from catching the sun all day
Does the pool outlet valve on port A have to be unlocked or locked when running filter?
Yes. Port A to the pool needs to be open to run filter
@@dalesbackyardofficial Thank you so much for your reply! When should port A be closed? I have my solar heater connected to it
@@dalesbackyardofficial does Port A need to be unlock/Locked when using thr vacuum ? I seem to see green water go back into the pool is that Normal? 🤔
We are struggling to choose the size. We have ordered a ~9000 litre intex pool and there’s options are 8237litre/ph or a 5768 litre/ph flow rate. We ordered the big one because everyone in videos keep saying size up but now we are unsure if this isn’t an overkill. Your pool is way bigger and I think you have the smaller one as I looked up the model number. What do you think about the whole over sizing the pump/filter?
I don’t think you will go wrong by upsizing.
how long do you run your pump for on a daily basis?
I run mine 12-18 hours. Definitely during use and then that night.
Do you have to use sand
I guess you could run it without sand, but it would not filter and clean the water. It would just circulate the water.
I have sand inside my pool . How can I fix that
I got one of these pumps but it can with cotton balls
Mine too I just ran the filter and it got stuck now I think my pump is messed up
Where's the other half of the video? Your pool only has 2 hoses?
It shows the complete setup of this filter. I’m not sure what you’re referring to
@@dalesbackyardofficial I just had to McGyver a pool heater onto this system. Information on direction of flow, and intake, transfer and outlet hoses was greatly needed. I ended up setting it up so that the pump forced water up the heater and into the sand filter, making it a thermal battery. I attached the system to the small hose out the top of the pump as an intake, and the outflow went into where the small hose connected on the sand filter. This will cause a burbling of air at the outflow in the pool after every shut off. Your video did come in handy, in case I sounded too critical, so thank you. I just needed a little more indepth information for what I was trying to accomplish.
The fill hose connection to the part that goes in the pool is not tight. I think I have left something out. Can you show a picture of that please?
How much water should be in the filter before you add the sand?
None
I love this video. Spot on. My filter came with cotton Balls for filter material. I bought some pool sand and I suggest you buy your pool shock from a pool supply company as it is much stronger than Walmart
what causing my filter for not to have strong pressure for the filter to work?
Awesome. Thank you for the tips. Question? Can the pump and heat mat sit above the water line? I haven't been able to find an answer to this question.
Absolutely. It's a pressurized system with short connections so gravitational relation to the pool shouldn't be considered. However, if you put 100' hoses running downhill on it, I wouldn't expect the motor to last long.
Thank You! I have the same pool and the filter leaked all around the top of the sand container. The gasket around the pump value is missing! Your video help to determined this especially when you took it off to clean and lubricated the gasket. I haven't found a phone number to call the manufacturer (need to re-read instructions), hopefully they will send ASAP. If not, maybe Costco can help me out???
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The pool is about $650 at Costco right now.
Thx my friend🫡🫡
I made a mistake and tried setting up the pump prior to watching this video. Smh. Now I've stripped the screw.
You should make a video on how to put on that terrible pool cover it's absolutely brutal
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The two plastic fulter rungs on mine seem to be not V'd out enough.
Bruh. I don’t have sand 😂👎
you can use cotton