These instructions are way better than the ones I found on other channels. Especially about how the laterals function and the fact that the filter tub can just be picked up when it's empty, that really surprised me.
The valve cap you take off from the bottom can be turned around and used to take out the sand stop. That way you can use the hose to rinse out the sand without having to lift the whole filter, or tip it on its side.
You rock. Fantastic video. Tired of all the so called pros showing videos made in a nice clean new environment. With half of the necessary info. You got down and dirty and showed the real thing, including problems. Thank you.
By far the absolute best video I’ve seen for this task. … I haven’t seen them all but I’m done looking for good ones now …. Thank you so much for this video!
Great video, Brooklyn. I loved that you showed a step-by-step way of changing the sand out. I'm not having any of those issues, but it's been since 2017, since I last changed out my sand and I'm thinking it's about due for another change.
So we are not having any issues but we have never changed the sand. Pump is approximately 7 years old. Should we leave it alone? You know, not broken don’t fix. May cause more problems. What do you think?
Well done young lady !! We're getting ready to do ours and this was a big help.. ps: If the pump looses its prime... close all the valves.. top off the suction strainer line and basket, put the top back on, turn the pump on and at the same time open the bottom drain valve.. EZ Peesy and its greyhound approved !! Blessings, Al-n-Palmer
Most of the newer units drain plug that you unscrewed .. have an inner screw under the drainage cap so you can just flush the whole thing rather using a shop vac
Not bad plumbing skills you got there. Just lob that blue glue on to where its dripping all over the place and that should give you enough time. It doesn't matter if the primer dries. Lastly, its not a bad idea to use some O-ring lube, even if it's a stationary gasket.
Is it normal to have some sand in the bottom of a pool after sand change? I had none last year, and changed the sand at the beginning of the season this year (about 2 weeks ago), and there's a little building up in spots at the bottom. I have no sightglass, backwash to a storm drain, and my laterals are fixed, not hinged- so I couldn't get the assembly out for a thorough inspection. Everything seemed ok, as far as I could tell. Thanks, Brook!
I was replacing the sand in the filter, tried to put the valve back on the lateral to make sure it was lined up and when I went to take it off, it pulled the lateral back up overtop of the sand. 🤦🏽♀️ I tried scooping the sand back around so the lateral assembly could sit flush with the filter, but it went go back down. Any suggestions? Do I have to dump all this back out to get the lateral back flat?
Vacuuming to waste every time you do a manual vacuum really uses a lot of water. I use a jet vac with a diesel micro element filter when I clean the bottom of the pool. Debris down to 5 microns is caught in the micro element which you dump out and rinse when finished.
Fortunately we only have to use our manual vacuum for the first week that we are opening our pool. Afterwards we use an automatic vacuum that isn't connected to our filter and has a compartment that can be dumped out every so often.
These instructions are way better than the ones I found on other channels. Especially about how the laterals function and the fact that the filter tub can just be picked up when it's empty, that really surprised me.
The valve cap you take off from the bottom can be turned around and used to take out the sand stop. That way you can use the hose to rinse out the sand without having to lift the whole filter, or tip it on its side.
You rock. Fantastic video. Tired of all the so called pros showing videos made in a nice clean new environment. With half of the necessary info. You got down and dirty and showed the real thing, including problems. Thank you.
This is the best video on pool repair/maintenance I’ve seen. Thank you!
By far the absolute best video I’ve seen for this task. … I haven’t seen them all but I’m done looking for good ones now …. Thank you so much for this video!
Good job, u cover all the bases, good buzz words too!
Along with all the other comments, this video was excellent. This is definitely the best sand filter change video I've ever seen.
Wow, thanks!
Everything you need to know. Nothing you don't. Nice work!
Thank you so much for your video! I was able to use your video to change the sand in my filter. Girl power 💪
Way to go 💪
Great video, Brooklyn. I loved that you showed a step-by-step way of changing the sand out. I'm not having any of those issues, but it's been since 2017, since I last changed out my sand and I'm thinking it's about due for another change.
Thanks for stopping by and best of luck to you on swapping your sand!
So we are not having any issues but we have never changed the sand. Pump is approximately 7 years old. Should we leave it alone? You know, not broken don’t fix. May cause more problems. What do you think?
Well done young lady !! We're getting ready to do ours and this was a big help.. ps: If the pump looses its prime... close all the valves.. top off the suction strainer line and basket, put the top back on, turn the pump on and at the same time open the bottom drain valve.. EZ Peesy and its greyhound approved !!
Blessings, Al-n-Palmer
Most of the newer units drain plug that you unscrewed .. have an inner screw under the drainage cap so you can just flush the whole thing rather using a shop vac
Great Job, Very helpful and thorough. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
This was a very detailed video ...that I think is about to save us $600 thanks !
Glad it was helpful!
Our local pool places wanted $400-$500 for this, not even including the sand. Thanks for saving us some money!
Not bad plumbing skills you got there. Just lob that blue glue on to where its dripping all over the place and that should give you enough time. It doesn't matter if the primer dries. Lastly, its not a bad idea to use some O-ring lube, even if it's a stationary gasket.
great video, i dont own a pool but stayed because you talked so calmly
Great video, very clear. Greetings from the Netherlands 👋
Olá Brasil!🙋🇺🇲🇧🇷
Песочный фильтр - классно придумали! Интересное получилось видео! Мне понравилось! Круто Круто!!!
Great job!
great video, I like to use clear primer and glue for a neater job
Is it normal to have some sand in the bottom of a pool after sand change? I had none last year, and changed the sand at the beginning of the season this year (about 2 weeks ago), and there's a little building up in spots at the bottom. I have no sightglass, backwash to a storm drain, and my laterals are fixed, not hinged- so I couldn't get the assembly out for a thorough inspection. Everything seemed ok, as far as I could tell. Thanks, Brook!
Thanks for the video. Any particular reason why you undid the pipes to the head after you cut it.. You had to put it back together later.
Does anybody have info on sand filter balls? Sound interesting but would like to have more
Input. Love this video, so easy to understand!
So clear. Thank you!
I was replacing the sand in the filter, tried to put the valve back on the lateral to make sure it was lined up and when I went to take it off, it pulled the lateral back up overtop of the sand. 🤦🏽♀️ I tried scooping the sand back around so the lateral assembly could sit flush with the filter, but it went go back down. Any suggestions? Do I have to dump all this back out to get the lateral back flat?
Great video, thanks.
You rock.
Great Video! Thank you 👍
Glad you liked it!
How often should this be done? I moved into a house in 2019 and never have changed my filters sand
Every 3 to 5 years most recommend
Vacuuming to waste every time you do a manual vacuum really uses a lot of water. I use a jet vac with a diesel micro element filter when I clean the bottom of the pool. Debris down to 5 microns is caught in the micro element which you dump out and rinse when finished.
Fortunately we only have to use our manual vacuum for the first week that we are opening our pool. Afterwards we use an automatic vacuum that isn't connected to our filter and has a compartment that can be dumped out every so often.
My pump discharges a lot water.
Can’t vacuum fast enough to discharge while vacuuming
Any new videos coming?
No 😔
Great job hun
Why did you not take the basket out of the drain on the bottom and flush it out that way?
Dude, isn't sand the best?
Where is the new video??????????
Life's been a bit busy lately! I hope to post again soon.
@@Brooklyn-Richard love that thick Mormon pooper!
Hello ☺️
Do women cut their hair when they make it to 25 with no kids?
Very good video, thanks