You guys were awesome! we moved to a new home with a above ground pool. I have NEVER owned a pool, and know nothing about a pool or filter. Needless to say I am watching all the youtube how to videos I can. The filter on the pool is a sand filter, and I have been trying for over a month to get some things figured out.You guys killed 3 birds with one stone for me anyway with this video! Thank you!!
Thank you, for sharing video step by step lateral assembly. This was easy to do myself changing sand and lateral assembly as well. Much appreciated both of guys techniques. Thanks again.
Nice video!! Watched it two nights ago, did a sand change today and thanks to this video it went smoothly with no surprises. I used a rubber plug instead of tape or a cup for the stand pipe
I was this many years old when I learned to use channel locks correctly... seriously though, thank you. I feel prepared and fully capable of handling this repair myself now.
Happy to help! Great to hear, because that's what we aim to do with the channel. Getting people ready and willing to try new things :) good luck, and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Y'all! Great video. Been dealing with an issue for a few years that even our local pool peeps couldn't advise me on, y'all just nailed it! Thank you for the great vid, especially when one of the fingers got stuck...that's JUST my luck with something that "should" be easy...and as you said "there's always that ONE". Really helpful, thank you
To quickly empty the filter of water, I use a garden hose. First, I fill the hose with water, and then I use the siphoning method. This allows the water to drain by itself, ensuring that all the water is completely removed from the filter.
Thanks for the video - it was very informative. We are getting ready to change out our laterals and we notices that at the bottom of the lateral there is a hole on the flange that holds the laterals. We are wondering is this a blow out hole or what is this hole supposed to do? It is on the black plastic and it is not a screw hole as it is larger than that. I have a picture of it, but I see that I cannot attach to show you. Can you help us with what this is? Thank You
First let me say this was a very helpful video. I have a sand filter and change it awhile ago. I'm starting to see sand in my pool and spa. How often do you change the sand 🤔? Also how often do you change the fingers 🤔? After watching your video I believe I can change mine out. Just one last question How do you vacuum wet sand 😳 or did you have to let it sit a day before you vacuum the sand out?. 🤔
Hello, Thank you for checking out our video. We change ours every 2 years. With that being said we do use a skimmer sock to stop a lot of the debris from getting into the filter which can cause that crust layer on top of the sand. After a couple years we start to notice small amount of sand on the bottom of the pool and it does not seem to filter as well because the sand particles become rounded and don't trap as much particles. So that is why we change every 2 years. As far as the fingers go you only need to change them if you have broken ones. That's why it is important to have some water in the bottom of the filter before you start to add sand in order to disperse the sand even and not have the full weight fall on a finger during refill. Our shop vac can suck out the wet sand you just need to shake the hose every so often because the wet sand sticks in the hose. Also depending on the size of your shop vac empty it more often because it gets heavy. I hope we were able to help.
My sand filter shows about 10 psi after backwashing. When it gets to about 13-14 psi it needs to be backwashed again (low flow shuts off pool heater and vacuum doesn't work). This filter is about 25 years old and never had sand changed. Do you think this is the problem?
Lol, I'd say that could be your problem. overtime it will develop a crust layer on top of the sand not to mention the granules of sand will become rounded and not filter effectively.
Hello dkcarey, Ours called for 200lbs of sand. You can look up your filter model number and it will tell you how much sand is required. Thanks for watching.
Hello TicTocPops, Our filter called for 200 lbs of sand so we needed 4 bags of sand as they are 50 lb bags. We picked them up at our local pool supply store.
If your outlet and inlet in your pool is plugged then you can leave the hoses connected. But it will be much much easier to remove them so you can easily take the top of the pump off without the hoses restricting your movement.
I bought a new sand pump and filter and been running great for almost a week. This morning I noticed sand in a pile near the return and it's coming out of the filter. HELP! Brand new sand, pump, and filter. All parts were working fine til now.
Hello Robert, Finer sand will come out for the first couple of days with a new sand filter and sand change but should stop. If you have sand coming out a week later it sounds like one of the fingers has come loose and allowing sand to pass through. You are going to need to empty the sand out of your filter and check the manifold and fingers for any gaps or possible broken pieces. Hope this helps
One of my laterals broke off at the base where it screws in, I’m afraid I’ll break the plastic trying to get it out. Is there a way to just cap the hole and I’ll be down a finger?
If its like ours, you might be able to caps it with something, but it would need to be strong because of the pressure or should I day suction. Better to replace it for sure.
Hey brother thanks for this video! Just moved into our new home with a 25k gallon pool and it’s my first time owning a pool so I didn’t winterize properly, I should’ve taken my filter apart for the winter. I also didn’t drain the filter from the drain on the bottom before winter which may have caused a crack in the pipe or lateral because everytime I got it on filter mode it’s spitting back sand through my return jets. I want to do this myself and not pay anyone I feel it’s a pretty straightforward repair if I buy the proper assembly pieces for it. I wanted to ask how can I take the sand out without using a shop vac?
You could just scoop it out until there is a managable amount to dump out without hurting the laterals. It is pretty heavy with 200 lbs of wet sand in there.
@@Jimmy2Tech thanks for the video brother! I ended up borrowing my neighbors Shopvac and just sucked up all the sand out. Turns out the assembly piece at the bottom by the fingers is cracked so I’ll have to replace the whole assembly and get 300pounds of sand in this bad boy again. Sand was due for a change anyways. Thank you so much for this guide it is very helpful for people trying to diy 👌🏽
You guys were awesome! we moved to a new home with a above ground pool. I have NEVER owned a pool, and know nothing about a pool or filter. Needless to say I am watching all the youtube how to videos I can. The filter on the pool is a sand filter, and I have been trying for over a month to get some things figured out.You guys killed 3 birds with one stone for me anyway with this video! Thank you!!
Happy the video was able to help you! Thank you so much for your kind comment. We appreciate it.
Thank you for such a great video.
Thank you, for sharing video step by step lateral assembly. This was easy to do myself changing sand and lateral assembly as well.
Much appreciated both of guys techniques.
Thanks again.
Nice video!! Watched it two nights ago, did a sand change today and thanks to this video it went smoothly with no surprises. I used a rubber plug instead of tape or a cup for the stand pipe
Greta to here! Thanks so much for sharing that with us. Great to know that the video has been helping people out. 👍
I was this many years old when I learned to use channel locks correctly... seriously though, thank you. I feel prepared and fully capable of handling this repair myself now.
Happy to help! Great to hear, because that's what we aim to do with the channel. Getting people ready and willing to try new things :) good luck, and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Just got my pool license and I have to replace my lateral at work for my pool. I'm new at this and this helped me out a lot thanks guys
Happy we were able to help!
Have been getting a trail of sand in the pool. Everything leads to a broken lateral. Gonna start this project over the weekend!!!! Thx so much
No problem. Good luck to you!
Good job you guys 🎉
I like it, You replaced fittings and lateral im about to do the same . Thank you for the video!
Y'all! Great video. Been dealing with an issue for a few years that even our local pool peeps couldn't advise me on, y'all just nailed it! Thank you for the great vid, especially when one of the fingers got stuck...that's JUST my luck with something that "should" be easy...and as you said "there's always that ONE". Really helpful, thank you
Thanks guys i have to do just this and was nervous to do on my own or w my wifey lol. Have to also replace multiport valve
You guys are hilarious!
Thanks for the video.
I'm going to start disassembling my hayward s200 to replace some of the laterals, thanks for the advice and guidance
No problem. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Good luck on the replacement laterals.
To quickly empty the filter of water, I use a garden hose. First, I fill the hose with water, and then I use the siphoning method. This allows the water to drain by itself, ensuring that all the water is completely removed from the filter.
Very helpful informative video thanks!
Thank you so much for the comment.
Thank you guys, great video !
Thank you. It helped me a lot
Great job y’all
Thank you so much! Appreciate the comment as always:)
Great work you doing and enjoy video.
Thank you so much for the feedback. We appreciate it!
He’ll of a job!
Great vid.Thanks
Thanks for the video - it was very informative. We are getting ready to change out our laterals and we notices that at the bottom of the lateral there is a hole on the flange that holds the laterals. We are wondering is this a blow out hole or what is this hole supposed to do? It is on the black plastic and it is not a screw hole as it is larger than that. I have a picture of it, but I see that I cannot attach to show you. Can you help us with what this is? Thank You
thank you❤
First let me say this was a very helpful video. I have a sand filter and change it awhile ago. I'm starting to see sand in my pool and spa. How often do you change the sand 🤔? Also how often do you change the fingers 🤔? After watching your video I believe I can change mine out. Just one last question How do you vacuum wet sand 😳 or did you have to let it sit a day before you vacuum the sand out?. 🤔
Hello,
Thank you for checking out our video. We change ours every 2 years. With that being said we do use a skimmer sock to stop a lot of the debris from getting into the filter which can cause that crust layer on top of the sand. After a couple years we start to notice small amount of sand on the bottom of the pool and it does not seem to filter as well because the sand particles become rounded and don't trap as much particles. So that is why we change every 2 years. As far as the fingers go you only need to change them if you have broken ones. That's why it is important to have some water in the bottom of the filter before you start to add sand in order to disperse the sand even and not have the full weight fall on a finger during refill. Our shop vac can suck out the wet sand you just need to shake the hose every so often because the wet sand sticks in the hose. Also depending on the size of your shop vac empty it more often because it gets heavy. I hope we were able to help.
@@Jimmy2Tech thanks for the info. this will be my next project.
I have the same issue with lateral assembly. Screws are worn out.
Is sand removal necessary to change the laterals? Can I just pull it out? My sand is pretty new and don’t want to end up buying more sand
Yes, you definitely need to remove the sand or you wouldn't be able to pull it out otherwise.
Are stand pipes standard for all above ground pools or are there different sizes
Zip tie a plastic bag/sheet over the central pipe to prevent sand going in
My sand filter shows about 10 psi after backwashing. When it gets to about 13-14 psi it needs to be backwashed again (low flow shuts off pool heater and vacuum doesn't work). This filter is about 25 years old and never had sand changed. Do you think this is the problem?
Lol, I'd say that could be your problem. overtime it will develop a crust layer on top of the sand not to mention the granules of sand will become rounded and not filter effectively.
@@Jimmy2Tech Thanks. I think I'll bite the bullet and just do it. How hard is it to get the wet sand out with a shop vacc?
is the pipe on the lateral replaceable cuz mine has a crack on it or do i have to buy a whole new assembly
For that it usually is the whole assembly. Which gives you piece of mind that you have all new in there.
How much sand do you use or how do you know how high to fill it, do you just eyeball it for clearance of the top portion?
Hello dkcarey,
Ours called for 200lbs of sand. You can look up your filter model number and it will tell you how much sand is required. Thanks for watching.
@@Jimmy2Tech thanks, I appreciate it!
How many bags of sand did you use and where did you purchase the sand
Hello TicTocPops,
Our filter called for 200 lbs of sand so we needed 4 bags of sand as they are 50 lb bags. We picked them up at our local pool supply store.
@@Jimmy2Tech thanks
question, do I need to disconnect all hoses first?
If your outlet and inlet in your pool is plugged then you can leave the hoses connected. But it will be much much easier to remove them so you can easily take the top of the pump off without the hoses restricting your movement.
Hi My buddy gave me his old sand filter.Why is it pumping sand into my pool?
Sometimes the pump will blow a little sand when it is first turns on. Would probably reccomend a good backflush, and a possible sand change.
I bought a new sand pump and filter and been running great for almost a week. This morning I noticed sand in a pile near the return and it's coming out of the filter. HELP! Brand new sand, pump, and filter. All parts were working fine til now.
Hello Robert,
Finer sand will come out for the first couple of days with a new sand filter and sand change but should stop. If you have sand coming out a week later it sounds like one of the fingers has come loose and allowing sand to pass through. You are going to need to empty the sand out of your filter and check the manifold and fingers for any gaps or possible broken pieces. Hope this helps
One of my laterals broke off at the base where it screws in, I’m afraid I’ll break the plastic trying to get it out. Is there a way to just cap the hole and I’ll be down a finger?
If its like ours, you might be able to caps it with something, but it would need to be strong because of the pressure or should I day suction. Better to replace it for sure.
Hey brother thanks for this video! Just moved into our new home with a 25k gallon pool and it’s my first time owning a pool so I didn’t winterize properly, I should’ve taken my filter apart for the winter. I also didn’t drain the filter from the drain on the bottom before winter which may have caused a crack in the pipe or lateral because everytime I got it on filter mode it’s spitting back sand through my return jets. I want to do this myself and not pay anyone I feel it’s a pretty straightforward repair if I buy the proper assembly pieces for it. I wanted to ask how can I take the sand out without using a shop vac?
You could just scoop it out until there is a managable amount to dump out without hurting the laterals. It is pretty heavy with 200 lbs of wet sand in there.
@@Jimmy2Tech thanks for the video brother! I ended up borrowing my neighbors Shopvac and just sucked up all the sand out. Turns out the assembly piece at the bottom by the fingers is cracked so I’ll have to replace the whole assembly and get 300pounds of sand in this bad boy again. Sand was due for a change anyways. Thank you so much for this guide it is very helpful for people trying to diy 👌🏽
Get your shop vac inside your wheelbarrow so you don’t have to lift and hurt your vac…!!
That is an option but we had to empty the shop Vac many times so we would be lifting it out of the wheelbarrow anyways.
shit your sand looks like new compared to mine