How to start up your new sand filtration system for the first time. This one a Hayward system is much easier than you think. abovegroundpoo... / swimaboveground
please explain.....what do you mean rinse out the head? I'm on this video bc when I started my filter for the 1st time after winter, I had like ZERO pressure. so I'm hoping what you said in this video does the trick. But what about this rinsing the head part?
Waterway sand filter 19" 1.0 hp My brand new pool is not working and I have no idea why or how to fix it. 0 PSI, no suction from skimmer nor main drain. Filter mode leaks from waste pipe. No leaks anywhere. Water is midway on skimmer. Flap is moving. I just have no clue what to do. Bypass to waste does work but also does it on filter.
Every person I've spoken with, as well as the manual that came with the filter, states that you should add water to the filter before or while adding sand. This is to prevent damage to the pipe that runs down the center. So there should be a decent amount of water already in the filter.
@@AndreOutlaw When filling the pool for the first time the water is gravity fed into the filtration system. As a rule, when installing the sand it's a good idea to put water in the tank before sealing it up.
it's ok, let gravity fill the system. Keep valves open and let the water fill tank on it's own. Take care to let the air escape the system by burping the lid.
What if you don't have your shut-off valves installed at the skimmer and at the return? Will you still be able to backwash or do you have to have the shut-off valves in order to do?
I just installed a 16” TWM Waterway sand filter and when I turn the dial to anything other than closed, water pours out of the backwash line. Any idea what’s going on? I am new to sand filters. Thanks
Backwash hose isn't collapsing fully and it's sucking from the filter. Try rolling up the first few feet of collapsible hose to prevent water from finding an easy exit.
