18ft Intex pool help with well water

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Originally Posted by PoolDoc

1 HP pump -- even the funky-rated AG 1 HP pumps -- are almost certainly too big for that filter. Put a valve between the filter and the pump, and throttle the flow back when you are trying to remove the iron.

Sand level inside the filter should be about 6" below the point where water enters the tank.

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Getting more sand Monday. it appear very low if spec is 6 inches
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sand was new last season can i reuse still?
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Putting in valve now as recommend.
Installing all plumbing

HAve a 6way test kit now, borax and muratic acid

Update.. I was thinking the water enters from the top of unit so my sand is low.. .After looking . does water come down the tree that is covered by sand?

I got this filter used Making sure every thing is here..and looks good
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thanks so much B2R

Down through the sand on filter - up through the sand on backwash.

Then I need more sand. Measuring from top of opening to sand is about 12 inches

UPDATE
I have the filter run for 48 hours pools pretty clear. Lots on bottom to vacuum..
Six way test kit results
cl br .5-1
ph 7.5
total alkalinity kinda looked black/purple
cyanuric acid and total hardness not getting valid result . will try again if really needed

CYA => clear result = 0 ppm CYA.

Lot's of people think they are not getting a CYA result, when there's no cloudiness. But, they are -- they are just getting a "no CYA" result.

Hardness test, with metals present, can be tricky. There are work-arounds, but you needn't bother.

what is my course of action? with theses results..
Yes cya was clear .. lol

1. Establish and maintain appropriate chemistry (See the Intex recipe: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?18375 )
2. Vacuum your pool. (See battery vacuum thread, for one option: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?18375 )