help needed with changing sand in filter

[sevver]

I always do it with the tank empty, having water in there would help for the initial settling in of the sand though, I like that idea. This forum is great!

[waste]

That's the recommended way

[chemstick]

Success! I even added an empy bacquacil bottle as the scoop! Probably the best use I have EVER gotten from baq!

Seriously, we used a combination of scooping and shop-vac and it was easier than I thought (tedious, but not difficult).

Thanks again for the support and the information!

[serviceman]

You can use a clear hose of at least 1.5" ID and empty most filters in less than 15 minutes and not have to dip, dump, or vac out the sand. Just fill the tank with water, submerge the hose in the water and pull one end out and lower it below the water level. Keep the other end down in the sand bed and let the sand syphon off with the water. If the water runs low simply shove the hose deep into the sand to stop the flow and refill the tank. The reason for the clear hose is to be able to see if the sand is clogging the hose and you can stop the flow and unstop the clog before the water runs out. Works better than a shop vac, I've used most all methods this works best

[PoolDoc]

You can use a clear hose of at least 1.5" ID and empty most filters in less than 15 minutes and not have to dip, dump, or vac out the sand. Just fill the tank with water, submerge the hose in the water and pull one end out and lower it below the water level. Keep the other end down in the sand bed and let the sand syphon off with the water. If the water runs low simply shove the hose deep into the sand to stop the flow and refill the tank. The reason for the clear hose is to be able to see if the sand is clogging the hose and you can stop the flow and unstop the clog before the water runs out. Works better than a shop vac, I've used most all methods this works best

Great idea; I've never tried that, but I can certainly see how it would work. Do you have any suggestions where folks can easily get the clear tubing?

I know where *I* can get it, but it's not a source accessible to most.

By the way, "Serviceman", one of the requirements here is that members of the pool industry disclose, in a signature line added to their profile, their affiliation with the industry, and their approximate location.

Thanks,

Ben "PoolDoc"