I like the vevor sand filter i got recently. It comes with a reusable insert that covers the center tube from sand and also holds it centered. Been a beast at a reasonable price
Putting in the water is a really good tip for newer filters. Back in the day though, those old Baker Hydro filters the laterals were so darn strong I tried stomping on them and my foot lost that fight! This was removing the old filter and putting in a new one. Shame the labels on the multiports don't even last 3 years now without disintegrating from the sunlight, the old ones used to be some sort of metal that lasted 20 years.
I found that using actual pool sand made for the filter works way better than stealing sand from the grade school playground, I thought I got all those feral cat turds out cause my wife's Shih-Tzu's were full and couldn't eat anymore, now are pool has a Feral-Shih-Cat-Tzu-Piss smell😁
Today I made a huge mistake and agreed to take a look at my friend’s pool filter, I’m a commercial driver by profession, not a pool magician. By the grace of god and the Rock Star video that you posted, an expensive and embarrassing blunder was avoided. Thank you sincerely my friend. I’m clearly no expert, I found a Trojan unlubricated condom worked handily to prevent the sand from going down the feeder tube if you might be clumsy like myself.
Where can I purchase the slurpy pump you used? I do not see a link and the ones I have found online vary, none look like the one you used. Please add a link. I am located in the US. Thanks.
The lateral I have has screw in fingers. My question is , should the opening slats face up to allow the water to flow upwards or down to have a downward flow? Or does this matter
It does matter. The slats should face down. This gives the best coverage through the sand. That being said they also need to be tight. Nillumbik Pool & Spa Service
If you have a cracked lateral then you need to take the whole set out. Some sets are not removable. Then flex them and inspect them to find the break. If others break when you flex them then replace the filter
