Replacing Sand In Hayward Pool Filter

How to change sand in hayward s200 pool filter.

Replacing sand in hayward pool filter.

Recommended replacement product may not be an exact feature match they may include enhancements. Sand normally works better the more dirt it collects but eventually the sand needs to be. In this video andrew donkin will be showing you just that. You must also turn the 6 way valve to winter when winterizing your sand filter.

To change the sand in a pool filter start by turning off the pump on the pool filter and draining the tank. Replace the sand every three to five years. Next clean out the inside of the tank with a hose and pour new pool sand into the tank. I ve had an above ground swimming pool since 2008 and the original filter we put in was a waterway sand filter.

As a result the quality of your pool water suffers. Then remove the multiport valve and use a shop vac to remove all of the old sand inside the tank. This series of product cross reference charts is intended to help you find the closest suggested hayward replacement for other manufacturers equipment. Pools also need frequent cleaning and maintaining to keep a proper ph level and water filtered to keep dirt and bacteria out of the pool.

Sand filters are one type of pool filter used. If you re not sure how much sand to use check. If you are sure that your pool water looks cloudy because of the poor filter you should change the sand as soon as possible. The hayward s210t sand filter requires 200lbs of pool filter sand.

You have to change the sand in your pool filter every 3 to 5 years. The procedure is very easy. Please review the product literature or talk to your pool professional. To winterize your sand filter you must drain all of the water from the filter tank and pump and store in a dry place.

Change the sand in a hayward sand filter by washing the old sand through the drain plug using a garden hose and then replacing it with 300 pounds of 20 mesh swimming pool filter sand. This was replaced last season with the hayward s180t so we do have a bit of experience with these type of filters.