newbie. Our first pool, Need info on sand filter

[rbonin]

Just saw that this thread stalled. If I understand correctly, your filter is leaking so you cannot circulate water and you are planning to replace the filter.

But to add borax and clorox and avoid nasty water, you need circulation. Do you have a small sump pump by chance? I got a Little Giant submersible pump at the pool store for about $75 and it is a good investment (Lowes and HD have them too). I use it all the time. You can use it with a garden hose to get some circulation going in your pool. Put the pump in the shallow end and run the hose to the deep end - run it 7x24.

Get your pH and free CL up and post back. Good luck.

~Rick~