I ….I am SHOCKED. That plug is a TOOL?! I’ve watched 300 videos trying to do this without breaking everything and not ONE video mentioned it. I am so happy I found this. Thank you sir!!!!
OMG, I've watched a few of these tutorials and this one is the best by far. No one has mentioned the drain plug trick to get the sand out. Everyone has scooped it out from the top. LOL Thanks for posting!
I wish you lived where I do! Where i bought my pool, they wouldnt help me like this! Btw Im using your video to close my pool in a couple weeks! And in the spring I will be changing my sand. 🤪😬😬😬😬
Very good videos, but more time could have been devoted to how to inspect or replace laterals as these are usually the things that fail in a sand filter.
Thanks for the vid. I did all the steps, much easier with the hole in the side of the tank. How do we go about re-sealing the hole in the side of the tank? Thanks
Man I started by making a giant cut out on the side of the filter so I could see the inside like yours, thought that was a good idea. Were do you get a new side door?
Thank you for the video, great info. I should have looked at this before asking my friend “who knows how to do it”, to change the sand for me. What do you recommend doing when the sand was put in without water in the bottom first, but they added water after?
If you have the same filter that’s in the video, the laterals twist off. You may have to clean with a hose, sometimes sand can get in the twist locks or the threads causing friction. Thanks for watching.
You want to use a #20 silica sand bought at your local pool store. If the sand is too fine, it can go go through the laterals and if it’s too course, it won’t filter smaller particles.
how do you inspect the laterals? My filter does not have a cutaway for demonstration purposes :-D Seriously, great video. I just bought a house with a pool and no manuals... The last one I watched about the common uses for filter lever positions was super helpful
Depending upon what filer you have will determine how to remove and inspect the laterals. Hayward filters typically have the umbrella assembly which allow you to fold up the laterals to remove from filter. Pentair filters usually have a twist lock or treaded lateral connected to the hub assembly. Once you remove the laterals inspect them thoroughly for any breakage. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call. We are closed Labor Day weekend.
Once you have changed the sand you do not have to add more water to the filter. When you start your pump it will automatically fill the filter with water. Thanks for watching.
When the sand is wet it’s difficult to have any sand removal through that drain port I’ve tried many times and the only way to get out from the top I have an old tape sand filter and I have to try to take it out in another manner thanks
Great information and easy to understand. But a question: how does one inspect the laterals at the bottom of the tank? Ours does not have the side cut away like in your video.
Yes, lateral assemblies can be pulled up once the sand is removed. Depending on the tank you have, the laterals will either unfold or unscrew. Then you can pull them up with the tube.
We haven’t changed sand yet and have had the pool filter 3 yrs . Does it matter if you have a salt generator & changing the sand ? I was told if pool stays clear just leave it alone … is that true ?
My sand has been changed once in 13 years on my salt water pool of about 24,000 gallons size. Water is currently crystal clear. I guess it should be changed again????
by chance i found your chanal few days ago. your vedio is Very informativ, i did change the sand 2 years or 3 ago, but here in my country they use 2 types of sand , soft sand and tough one. and they recomended to mix them togther , what do you think of this way..?in other side can we use only one kind of sand for ex soft sand?
The recommended filter sand to use is # 20 silica. Using this grade of pool filter sand is standard in the industry. Some of the much larger filters (500 lbs and over) use pea gravel over the laterals at the bottom and then the rest is sand. You can do either all sand or pea gravel at the bottom with sand and you will be fine. Thanks for watching.
I'm planning on doing this tomorrow. The one question I have is when you open the cap to rinse out all the old sand, are you saying to just let it go on the ground? I'm probably gonna shop vac instead
Pea gravel can be used to cover the laterals and rest would be filter sand. This is very common on commercial tanks. The pea gravel helps keep the laterals from getting clogged, however too much gravel can affect filtration. On an above ground filter it's not really needed, but it does not hurt anything if you did it.
my sand Hayward filter blew the top off twice!! We removed the old sand and put new sand in. This morning it blow again?? What do we do now??? Why is it building up pressure? I have a 25 - 30 gal in ground pool.
I have an SD60. The tag that tells me how much sand to use has been torn off. I keep getting conflicting answers. Some say 150 pounds some say 250 pounds. Can you clarify?
I have a DE filter, and based on what I read, it is said maintaining a DE filter requires more work than a sand or cartdridge filter. But I sort of disagree. DE has to be added to the pump whenever it's backwashed, and, of course, oened up every now and then for a thouragh cleaning, especially at the end of the pool season. But in my opinion it still is less work than having to change the sand in sand filters every few years. That appears to be a time consuming task. And with cartdridge based filters, the cartdridge still has to be rinsed off every few weeks or so. Am I wrong about this, or am I just used to o doing harder work?
Doing a thorough cleaning on a DE filter is about the same as a sand change. How often depends on types of chemicals used, how well the pool is maintained and environment. Sand filters overall are move commonly used for residential and commercial pools.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thank you for your reply. My thoughts exactly. Each type of filter requires about the same type of work to achieve optimal performance.
How do you know the bottom lateral pipe is damage and how do you replace it, as I'm looking at the top access is small, unless you have side opening otherwise good video.
You have to remove the sand and the lateral assembly. Then you can inspect the laterals. Depending upon brand of sand filter varies on how to remove it from the tank. Call me if you have any questions.
Hey Mark. Would it be possible for a sand filter from a pool be repurposed to filter out sediment from a water well which supplies the house. Any thoughts on how to accomplish this would be appreciated. Cheers.
Sometimes this happens and you will have to wiggle it off. You can use a pair of channel locks this will help. Once off you can lightly sand the end of the stand pipe on the lateral assembly. You can also lube the end of the pipe before putting it back together, this will make it easier to remove in the future.
Hi Mark! I was told to change my sand but my filter and pump are constructed to an ionizer and all connections are pvc piping. I'm not sure how to disconnect. Do you have a video for that?
Most systems that have this kind of equipment usually have unions or quick disconnects, if not you would have to cut the plumbing. If so, I would add unions for future removal.
With the standpipe separated from the valve, you can lightly sand the end of the standpipe and lube. This will make removal in the future much easier. Thanks for watching.
Hi Mark, Do you have any video's that talk about low pressure? We turn our pump on and it shoots out like a canon at 1st and then it after a couple of minutes it slows way down and the alarm on our salt filter goes off and says low pressure and it turns off. If we turn the pump off and then back on again it repeats the same cycle.
First put your system on recirculate. If the pressure is running well, then you may just need to backwash the filter. If this doesn’t help, you may need to change sand. If you put the system in recirculate and the problem continues, you may have a clog or a suction leak. If you want to talk in further detail, give me a call.
There are a lot of variables in determining this such as the size of the pump. Feel free to give me a call sometime Tuesday - Saturday 10-5pm est if you need any help.
You must push the multiport down tight to the tank. Then the band will go on. You need to tap the band, as I described in the video. If you have any questions, give me a call.
I ….I am SHOCKED. That plug is a TOOL?! I’ve watched 300 videos trying to do this without breaking everything and not ONE video mentioned it. I am so happy I found this. Thank you sir!!!!
That’s what I’m saying!! I figured the laterals at the bottom would fold up and slide out before I flipper over 🤣
OMG, I've watched a few of these tutorials and this one is the best by far. No one has mentioned the drain plug trick to get the sand out. Everyone has scooped it out from the top. LOL Thanks for posting!
Finally someone explains how to stop the water Most other videos show doing this before the pool is open. Thanks so much.
I have learned a lot and the communication is extremely clear and concise. Great information. Thanks!
Can't ask for a better video! Told me everything I had questions about, thanks!
Very informative, that demonstrations are very helpful even for a newcomer. Thank you!
Thank you Mark. We appreciate you too!
This video will come in handy when I change my sand soon. Thanks
Thank you for the clear explanation. It made my job a breeze!
Thank you for the clear and professional demonstration
Great video! I too put this off because I thought it was complicated> thanks for the help!
best illustration on internet
Definitely the easier video to follow. I watched several. Thanks for the education.
Perfect guide. Thank you for this.
Excellent how to video on changing filter sand. Appreciate it much, thank you !
Great video. Learning even more. Especially the tip with the drain cap. Thanks so much.
Best video ever👍🏼
Well explained. Awesome job in the video.
This is so awesome! Thank you for sharing! I may take you up on the offer of making phone calls if I have problems with my pool this year!!
This trick helped a lot with taking the sand out thank you so much for the Suggestion
Thank you ! Big help and good advice
You my friend are amazing. Your video is the best. Great detail....
I wish you lived where I do! Where i bought my pool, they wouldnt help me like this! Btw Im using your video to close my pool in a couple weeks! And in the spring I will be changing my sand. 🤪😬😬😬😬
Great info. Thank you.
Very good videos, but more time could have been devoted to how to inspect or replace laterals as these are usually the things that fail in a sand filter.
That was a great video exactly what I was looking for thx
Excellent explanation!!!
2 thumbs up 👍👍 and a download!!
Excellent video!
Thanks for the vid. I did all the steps, much easier with the hole in the side of the tank. How do we go about re-sealing the hole in the side of the tank?
Thanks
Just kidding!! Thanks for the help
Great and do the point. Thanks Mark!!
Great video i learned such a lot ...thank you!
The only thing you didn’t do was show how to let the pressure off the filter before opening it! That’s very important!
Great Video! Thank you
Thanks appreciate it I learned lot!
Thanks so much for this video!!
Thank you.
Man I started by making a giant cut out on the side of the filter so I could see the inside like yours, thought that was a good idea. Were do you get a new side door?
Very helpful...
Good job 😁
excellent!
Great video.
I filed the tank with sand then added water. When I did the backwash the water was coming out low pressure.
Thanks Mr Paul for giving us your ide my name t Prince from Sierra Leone
Thank you for the video, great info. I should have looked at this before asking my friend “who knows how to do it”, to change the sand for me. What do you recommend doing when the sand was put in without water in the bottom first, but they added water after?
Can you show how to change sand filters that don’t have the laterals like that? More of a dome shape at the ends instead of legs like that?
Can’t separate the filter motor from pvc pipe with the fingers on it. Also the fingers don’t fold for removal or twist off. Same brand as vidoe
If you have the same filter that’s in the video, the laterals twist off. You may have to clean with a hose, sometimes sand can get in the twist locks or the threads causing friction. Thanks for watching.
Hi Mark, Thanks much for the videos. What type of sand should be used and why?
You want to use a #20 silica sand bought at your local pool store. If the sand is too fine, it can go go through the laterals and if it’s too course, it won’t filter smaller particles.
how do you inspect the laterals? My filter does not have a cutaway for demonstration purposes :-D
Seriously, great video. I just bought a house with a pool and no manuals... The last one I watched about the common uses for filter lever positions was super helpful
Depending upon what filer you have will determine how to remove and inspect the laterals. Hayward filters typically have the umbrella assembly which allow you to fold up the laterals to remove from filter. Pentair filters usually have a twist lock or treaded lateral connected to the hub assembly. Once you remove the laterals inspect them thoroughly for any breakage. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call. We are closed Labor Day weekend.
The sand will last longer than that multi valve. It's a pos, I replace 10 or 12 of them each season.
After you add the water and add the sand do we add MORE water after that? I’m currently in the process and would love some advice! Thank you!!!
Once you have changed the sand you do not have to add more water to the filter. When you start your pump it will automatically fill the filter with water. Thanks for watching.
Good..
When the sand is wet it’s difficult to have any sand removal through that drain port I’ve tried many times and the only way to get out from the top I have an old tape sand filter and I have to try to take it out in another manner thanks
Great information and easy to understand. But a question: how does one inspect the laterals at the bottom of the tank? Ours does not have the side cut away like in your video.
That’s just a display unit ,however before you put sand in, take the top off, and pull the laterals out for inspection.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks. But how does one pull the laterals out? They're at the bottom of the tank. Does that white return tube lift up?
Yes, lateral assemblies can be pulled up once the sand is removed. Depending on the tank you have, the laterals will either unfold or unscrew. Then you can pull them up with the tube.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thanks. Sorry for being such a dummy
You'd have to be both blind and deaf to NOT understand this video. Good job, sir.
What type of sand is best to use when refilling the tank
# 20 silica filter sand. Thanks for watching.
Great video!! Do all sand filter’s aloud you to flush the sand and water the same way through the plug?
Thanks in advance
Not all filters have this feature.
We haven’t changed sand yet and have had the pool filter 3 yrs . Does it matter if you have a salt generator & changing the sand ? I was told if pool stays clear just leave it alone … is that true ?
My sand has been changed once in 13 years on my salt water pool of about 24,000 gallons size. Water is currently crystal clear. I guess it should be changed again????
What if I accidentally added a little sand into the pipe? Could that be what's causing my skimmer to slowly suction water ?
Did you ever find out? I have the same question
Video request...how to hook up pipes/hoses to pump/ filter/ heater. Newby here and getting no help from pool store .
Contact me I will be glad to help. I did make a video on How to open your above ground pool that might also help with the hook up of the system.
by chance i found your chanal few days ago. your vedio is Very informativ, i did change the sand 2 years or 3 ago, but here in my country they use 2 types of sand , soft sand and tough one. and they recomended to mix them togther , what do you think of this way..?in other side can we use only one kind of sand for ex soft sand?
The recommended filter sand to use is # 20 silica. Using this grade of pool filter sand is standard in the industry. Some of the much larger filters (500 lbs and over) use pea gravel over the laterals at the bottom and then the rest is sand. You can do either all sand or pea gravel at the bottom with sand and you will be fine. Thanks for watching.
I'm planning on doing this tomorrow. The one question I have is when you open the cap to rinse out all the old sand, are you saying to just let it go on the ground? I'm probably gonna shop vac instead
You can do it either way. Thanks for watching.
I have the same filter
How to know what kind of sand pump should I buy for my pool? My pool is about 10 x 20.
Check with the manufacturer of your pool, they should be able to help you select the right filter that will hook up to your pool. Thanks for watching.
We have been told to put pea gravel in first. Then sand. What are your thoughts on this? Any advantage or disadvantage?
Pea gravel can be used to cover the laterals and rest would be filter sand. This is very common on commercial tanks. The pea gravel helps keep the laterals from getting clogged, however too much gravel can affect filtration. On an above ground filter it's not really needed, but it does not hurt anything if you did it.
my sand Hayward filter blew the top off twice!! We removed the old sand and put new sand in. This morning it blow again?? What do we do now??? Why is it building up pressure? I have a 25 - 30 gal in ground pool.
I have an SD60. The tag that tells me how much sand to use has been torn off. I keep getting conflicting answers. Some say 150 pounds some say 250 pounds. Can you clarify?
The SD60 is 250 pounds of sand. Thanks for watching.
I have a DE filter, and based on what I read, it is said maintaining a DE filter requires more work than a sand or cartdridge filter. But I sort of disagree. DE has to be added to the pump whenever it's backwashed, and, of course, oened up every now and then for a thouragh cleaning, especially at the end of the pool season. But in my opinion it still is less work than having to change the sand in sand filters every few years. That appears to be a time consuming task. And with cartdridge based filters, the cartdridge still has to be rinsed off every few weeks or so. Am I wrong about this, or am I just used to o doing harder work?
Doing a thorough cleaning on a DE filter is about the same as a sand change. How often depends on types of chemicals used, how well the pool is maintained and environment. Sand filters overall are move commonly used for residential and commercial pools.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thank you for your reply. My thoughts exactly. Each type of filter requires about the same type of work to achieve optimal performance.
How to bleed air from the sand filter that don't have air relief valve?
Can you leave sand in filter over the winter
Yes, thanks for watching.
What size sand filter or model do I need for a 20,000-gallon pool?
If you have an inground pool, I would recommend a Hayward W3S210T (200lbs.) or W3S220T sand filter. Another choice is a Pentair SD60.
Wondering how I can check laterals? Please comment
You want to thoroughly check each lateral to make sure nothing is cracked or broken.
How do you know the bottom lateral pipe is damage and how do you replace it, as I'm looking at the top access is small, unless you have side opening otherwise good video.
You have to remove the sand and the lateral assembly. Then you can inspect the laterals. Depending upon brand of sand filter varies on how to remove it from the tank. Call me if you have any questions.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thank you all good..
The hole of filter is very small ..
May you can tell us how we can remove the sand from the tank and put new one .. It's very difficult
If you are able to remove the inner piece of the drain, then the sand can flush out the drain. If not, then a shop vac can be used.
Pool works fine never changed sand....15 yrs!!!!
Hey Mark. Would it be possible for a sand filter from a pool be repurposed to filter out sediment from a water well which supplies the house. Any thoughts on how to accomplish this would be appreciated. Cheers.
Sand filters are good for filtering pools or ponds but not drinking water that is supplied to the home.
What do you do if you can’t get the multi valve off or the white pipe? Ours seems to be stuck!!!
Sometimes this happens and you will have to wiggle it off. You can use a pair of channel locks this will help. Once off you can lightly sand the end of the stand pipe on the lateral assembly. You can also lube the end of the pipe before putting it back together, this will make it easier to remove in the future.
Hi Mark! I was told to change my sand but my filter and pump are constructed to an ionizer and all connections are pvc piping. I'm not sure how to disconnect. Do you have a video for that?
Most systems that have this kind of equipment usually have unions or quick disconnects, if not you would have to cut the plumbing. If so, I would add unions for future removal.
My standpipe and valve seem to be stuck together; any advice?
nevermind, i sorted newest first after typing this and found my answer.
With the standpipe separated from the valve, you can lightly sand the end of the standpipe and lube. This will make removal in the future much easier. Thanks for watching.
How tight should the multiport be on the pipe down to the laterals? I just got my valve and it doesn't really grip the pipe like the old one does.
It just slides over. Over time the grit will make it tighter.
Can you use play sand??
No, you want to use # 20 silica pool filter sand. Thanks for watching.
Hi Mark, Do you have any video's that talk about low pressure? We turn our pump on and it shoots out like a canon at 1st and then it after a couple of minutes it slows way down and the alarm on our salt filter goes off and says low pressure and it turns off. If we turn the pump off and then back on again it repeats the same cycle.
First put your system on recirculate. If the pressure is running well, then you may just need to backwash the filter. If this doesn’t help, you may need to change sand. If you put the system in recirculate and the problem continues, you may have a clog or a suction leak. If you want to talk in further detail, give me a call.
So, do you fill it w water after you out the new sand in ? Watched it 3 rimes and he doesn't say anything about replacing the water in the filter...
Once you replace the sand and you start your pump it will automatically fill the tank, so you do not have to fill your filter with water.
What if when adding sand the laterals get raised up from bottom and multivalve won’t seat all the way?
If this happens, you will have to take out the sand and get the lateral assembly back down and put the sand back in.
Do you need to reprime after changing the sand?
As long as the pump has water in it, you should be good to go.
Is # 16 grade sand good for pool filter
@@tajindersingh6998 You want to use # 20 silica pool filter sand. Thanks for watching.
So there is no Oring seal between filter and multi valve?
There is an O-ring between the filter and the multi-port.
How many pounds of sand goes in that tank?
The SD40 is 150 lbs. Thanks for watching.
I have a sta rite 210 wf sand filter. I cannot find a manual for it. Do you know what psi it should run at?
There are a lot of variables in determining this such as the size of the pump. Feel free to give me a call sometime Tuesday - Saturday 10-5pm est if you need any help.
What if part of the label with the sand/size info is missing? How do you know how much sand you need?
You can measure the diameter of the tank and I can determine how much sand is needed.
Our sand has turned into rock. Is there any way we can get it out or do we need to buy a new filter?
You should not have to replace the filter. Just take the tank apart, and change the sand.
my company cleaned the sand with a chemical they said does this work or i am wasting money?
There are filter sand cleaners that do work well, providing that the sand is not too old or too dirty. Changing the sand is always the best.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thank you so much...great video and good advice!
What is the name of the lubricant? Can I buy sand from Lowe's?
I recommend Jacks Formula 327 by Hayward, it’s on our website. You must use a #20 silica sand. Pool stores do carry that, not sure about Lowe’s.
@@HallmarkPoolSupplies pool sand is sold at Lowe's Hardware for less than $8 per 50 lb bag!
Mine won't pop back on easily.
Can't fit the band on with the o ring in.
You must push the multiport down tight to the tank. Then the band will go on. You need to tap the band, as I described in the video. If you have any questions, give me a call.
How often should you replace your sand?
On average for pools treated with chlorine every 3 to 5 years.
Great video. Thank you.