New Pool Installed Thursday - Some newbie questions

[Watermom]

No, I wouldn't add DE yet. Just get to know your equipment first and learn what 'normal' readings are for now.

[Jacob99]

So just filled the pool (it's about 1/4 way up the skimmer now)...I'm getting a steady drip out of my sand filter. I checked to make sure the strainer was in and the drain plug is tight. I don't know if I should tighten it some more....don't want to over tighten it. I haven't turned anything on yet as I still need 2-3 more inches of water. Should I overtighten it, or are drips normal the first time you get water in there?

[BigDave]

The drip is from the drain cap? Is yours the black star shaped cap with a red ruber seal inside? I had a drip from that too. I had to get it very tight to stop the drip - hand tight but I had to work at it.

[sunlove]

Where's it dripping from? Did you tighten the drain cap before you put the sand in or after...you might be in for a little more work than you wanted

[Jacob99]

After. It was already on while I was putting the sand in, but I tightened after. I gave it a couple more hand turns and it seems to have stopped.