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    Default Re: Sand on vinyl pool bottom

    Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking now it may be well to just replace the entire filter -who knows what will go next? Don

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    Quote Originally Posted by dbursch
    Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking now it may be well to just replace the entire filter -who knows what will go next? Don
    Don, if you've been happy with the sand filter, keep it. Sand filters do a great job and are the easiest to use and NOT screw-up. As I pointed out in the 'cross link'; 50 lbs of pea gravel is a good thing (and was backed up by the other posters). If you are worried about something else 'failing', replace any latterals that are 'suspect' and even the hub they attach to, it'll cost you $$$ less than changing the entire filter.

    Whatever you decide to do - Good Luck, and have a great pool season!! This forum is a pool owner's best source for having a hastle-free pool season, should anything else arise, post, and the nice folks here will help you
    Luv & Luk, Ted

    Having done construction and service for 4 pool companies in 4 states starting in 1988, what I know about pools could fill a couple of books - what I don't know could fill libraries

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    Default Re: Sand on vinyl pool bottom

    Last year I was having the same problem with sand accumulating on the bottom of my vinyl pool. After browsing the threads here, everyone suggested checking the lateral lines in the filter. I took the sand out and found 4 of the lateral lines broken in places. The new assebly I located made it really easy. It was all one piece… the central tube, the hub and all the lateral lines. Think of an upside down umbrella. After you insert it in the hole, you expand it. Fill it with sand carefully. Then you’re done. I'd definitely check that before purchasing a new filter.
    50,000 gallon vinyl IG located in Oklahoma.

    - Korinian

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