OK, So this is the 3rd year we've had out pool. 27" above ground. We were told by some local folks (live in KY) last fall that they leave all their equipment out for the Winter. So for the sake of being lazy, we did the same. We've tried to start opening out pool this week. First the pump cover was messed up and had to get a new one. We filled the pool up today and when I went to first backwash I noticed the Pressure gadge wasn't working so I guess the Winter killed it too.

So first question, are they replaceable? How do I go about finding one? It's a hayward pump and sand filter. (I think).

Next question, after I backwashed a few minutes, I turned to rinse for 30 seconds or so, then to filter just to make sure everything was working ok. It seemed to be for a few minutes, but then I noticed the little BULB on the side of the filter would lose the water when it was on filter. It starts out full, then slowely runs out. Does this mean my filter isn't full of water?

Anyway, once I figure out if everything is running ok, then I have 200 questions on how to get the green nasty soup cleaned up inside the pool! haha. Thanks for the help, I wanted to start early this year to give me time to get everything cleared up. Thanks in advance for the help.