!#8# Resolution of a Hayward sand filter for swimming pools

!±8± Resolution of a Hayward sand filter for swimming pools

My sand filter is running at high pressures

Follow the instructions in the manual backwash. The sand bed can be removed with mineral deposits that do not surf may be clogged. Some chlorine-based disinfectants, calcium and other alternative is to sand in your bed, and require more frequent backwashing and changing of the sand.

Before replacing all the sand in the filter, try about 1 "from the upper layer of sand, replace with the exactAmount of sand was removed. Normal life of the sand is about 4 to 5 years.

You may need to clean the filtration system with a special filter, please call Blue Haven Pools & Spa for more information.

Check to see if it is open to a closed or partially closed valve along the return pipe, the valve.

The pump is too small to provide a sufficient flow of backwash correct. Your filter function, but a lower design flow rate will cause the system toBackwash wrong. Check the pump's performance to be sure that your filter meets the design flow. Replace the pump if it is too small.

My sand filter is running in short cycles

Improper backwashing could be the reason. Always backwash until the water is clear in the sight glass valve, usually about two minutes.

You may live algae causing the clogging of filters. By testing the water balance with a test kit and super chlorinating, you should solve theProblem.

There is sand on the bottom of the pool

The sand you are using may be too small, passing through the filter system, then again in the pool. Remove the sand and replace it with the right quality of sand - # 20 Silica or 45-55mm pool sand.

The pump may be too large for the filter. During backwashing the pressure can cause the sand to rise high enough to overflow into the standpipe, allowing sand to get back in the pool. Consult the manual for the 'right amount of sand for the filter.

It could be a loose lateral located at the bottom of the filter. Secure loose side shoots to replace in case of breakage.

Most calcium based chlorine, both powder or tablets containing 30-35% of so-called inert materials. This is football or dust, which many pool owners mistake the sand. You can verify this through the following steps: During vacuuming, use a vacuum cleaner in hand, and Pol With the approach vac head, the sand on the designbelow and will become a self-collection. Most calcium residue will scatter from the vac head as you try to pick it up.

If you have this problem, we recommend to put excess water in your pool and vacuum to the waste pipe. If the filter is empty, some can be captured on the surface of the sand so that the powder back into the pool.

The pool will remain unclear

The pool can be in chemical equilibrium, allowing algae to multiply.

The flow throughThe filter may be low due to clogged or undersized piping. Clean lines or changing to larger pipes will correct this problem.

Your filter operation time may not be sufficient to compensate for heavy use or hot. Try the filter for 24 hours to adjust the water is clear, then, in less time.

The pump can be up to the wrong port can be connected to the multi-port valve. When properly installed, the filter flow in the opposite direction. Make sure the pump is connectedwith the "pump" on the valve.

You could be backwashing too often. Backwash when the pressure rises 7-10 psi above the starting pressure, or if the yield is low in the pool again.

My filter is noisy

A large pump may make noise in your filter valve for the overflow. To test, hold your hand in front of any part of the back wall of the pool. When the noise subsides, this confirms that the problem can flow over. It can be solved byInstallation of the eyeball's smallest return (s), changing the size of the pump impeller in the pump, or switch to a 2-inch control valve.

My Various-Flo valve leaks waste

The valve seat gasket inside the valve is worn or loose. How do you replace the seal? You need a new gasket and some Krazy Glue and a sharp 1/8-inch wide flat screwdriver.

Note: Mark the top and bottom of the valve with a marker. It 'very important that you do not change the paththe cover when re-assembling. Remove the cover, usually six screws. Using the screwdriver, scrape every last part of the gasket and cement, to return to a clean, flat surface. Put a good dose of crazy glue on the flat side of the seal. Place the, flat side down seal in its place - let dry for at least an hour.