Pool sand filter system tips pt 1
Loading...
78,117
Loading...
Uploader Comments (StLouisEarl)
see all
All Comments (12)
-
@Gunflintwoodshop Interesting point of view. No water won't get "worn out" but, if a pump is too powerful for the size plumbing it could promote leaks, and for a sand filter it could cause "channeling" where the water flow parts a gap in the sand bed. This condition would cause a filter to operate poorly.
-
@thebald1979 Not the one in this video. I would consider anything more than 1.5 hp to be oversized for the filter. See other response for oversize issues.
-
so do i its not oversized at all
-
"Pump motor is way too oversized " Who gives a rats a**? Does the water get worn out by being filtered to much?
Loading...
if you don't care that your pump is oversize then you don't care about your energy bill.
cpatlynch 7 months ago
@cpatlynch Sorry, it's not over sized. Thanks for commenting. ☺
StLouisEarl 7 months ago
As a professional pool guy--that filter can take up to a 2hp motor. His REAL problem is he has an OBSOLETE HAYWARD pump, and to my experience, all hayward stuff
is CRAP.
Next--you can turn that dial valve clockwise or counter clockwise. That type dial valve/multi port valve, should only be turned clockwise.
The reason, forcing it both ways will cause the gasket underneath to pop up
and potentially drain your pool thru the backwash line
Toners777 8 months ago
@Toners777 Yes, it can take up to a 2hp but it was not necessary to circulate the water well enough.
You haven't convinced me that turning the valve any direction causes problems. I'll let you know when you get it correct. ☺
StLouisEarl 7 months ago
this gut doesnt need to be making any pool videos ..for one you dont roate the multivalve either direction clockwise or you will be wondering why is there water coming out of my baclwash line..lol look at all the rust in the skimmer id say bad water chemistry
whatsmyname252 11 months ago
@whatsmyname252 Thanks for your opinion. ☺
StLouisEarl 7 months ago