How To Change The SAND In Your POOL FILTER

How To Change The SAND In Your POOL FILTER | Swim University

Рет қаралды 1,386,261

Күн бұрын

Matt and Dave walk you through a simple step-by-step guide to changing the sand in your swimming pool's sand filter. Learn how to properly remove the sand, add new sand, backwash the filter and get your pool back up and running smoothly.
💦 Get 10% off our pool maintenance video course and ebook by using the promo code VIDEO: www.swimuniversity.com/pool-c...
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction To How To Change The Sand In Your Pool Filter
00:28 - Supplies You Need To Change Your Pool Filter Sand
00:51 - Step 1. Remove The Drain Plug From The Filter Tank and Let Water Drain
01:02 - Step 2. Remove Multiport Valve Collar or Clamp
01:16 - Step 3. Unscrew The Unions and Remove The Multiport Valve
01:44 - Step 4. Cover Standpipe With Duct Tape or Rubber Plug
01:55 - Step 5. Remove The Sand With Shop Vac or Plastic Cup
02:21 - Step 6. Check Laterals To Make Sure They Are Not Broken
02:38 - Step 7. Rinse The Inside Of The Filter Tank
02:49 - Step 8. Replace Drain Plug and Fill Tank Halfway With Water
03:20 - Step 9. Pour Sand Into Filter
03:52 - Step 10. Remove Tape or Plug from Standpipe and Replace The Multiport Valve
04:15 - Step 11. Screw The Unions Back In Place and Replace Multiport Valve Collar
04:29 - Step 12. Set Up Your Filter Backwash Hose and Backwash Your Filter
05:13 - Step 13. Turn Multiport Valve From Backwash To Rinse
06:12 - Visit www.SwimUniversity.com For More Information
🏊‍♂️ Our Favorite Pool Maintenance Gear: www.swimuniversity.com/pool-m...
📺 Subscribe to our channel if you want more information on swimming pool and hot tub maintenance: / swimuniversity
Swim University®️ has made swimming pool and hot tub care easy for more than 10 million homeowners. And each year, we continue to help more people with water chemistry, cleaning, and troubleshooting. We know taking care of a swimming pool or spa can be difficult. And it’s hard to find a trusted source of information. We get it! This is the reason we created Swim University®️.
😎 Visit our website for more in-depth information on swimming pool maintenance: www.swimuniversity.com/

Пікірлер: 236

@SwimUniversity 5 жыл бұрын

Hope this video is helpful on how to change the sand in your pool sand filter! I know it can save you a ton of money if you do this yourself. If you'd like to learn more about pool cleaning and pool maintenance, be sure to subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment below to suggest a pool care topic you'd like us to cover in future videos. And don't forget to visit www.SwimUniversity.com/pool to get the Pool Care Handbook and Video Course (Use The Promo Code VIDEO for 10% Off!)

@dannykellner4611 4 жыл бұрын

Swim University How many bags of sand went into this they never said

@joshuaviele622 4 жыл бұрын

What do you do with the old sand?

@DanOKC 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Thanks for all the videos - On this one how ever how did you get the stem pipe out of the way to vacuum the sand out. On my Pentair SD80 the stem is right at the top and only about 1.5 inch space on the sides. How about the pear gravel as the bottom layer?

@charlie138x 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same question as a previous post. What can you do with the old sand? I'd rather not take it to the dump site if I can repurpose or just dispose of it in the trash

@TOMMY-WANT-WINGY 4 жыл бұрын

@@dannykellner4611 350lbs so 7 50lb bags. If your using 25lb itd be 14 bags.

@janphifer7033 3 жыл бұрын

This was so very helpful and really saved us in waiting for the pool repair shop to get here. I won't lie - it was a LOT of work, but we followed your steps and everything is up and running again. Thank you so much!

@mrstigastylez 10 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful. One difference is that after removing and washing everything, we put about half a bag of sand at the bottom of the tank. (Don't forget there was also water at the bottom of tank with the half bag of sand. Don't just put the sand in without the water lol). By doing this the lateral were not moving side to side and it enabled us to fill a lot easier. The filter works great now!

@thecasualfly Жыл бұрын

Great vudeo ..if worried about the upright staying in place what I did is add a little sand water and then add some more sand. And I open the bags of sand and use 4 cup measuring cup to fill it up slowly but surely. That way I can keep my hand on the upright and make sure it stayed and by the time I got one bag in with some water in it that thing was locked in the place no problems. Hope this helps someone especially if you're limited mobility and don't have the strength.

@lynneparker757 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt,Your video on changing the sand in your filter was brilliant. I am in Australia, I am female and 64 years young and I did the lot from start to finish on my own. It took me longer than you guys but I did it. and it works great. Thank you so much for making things so easy to understand and follow. Lynne

@johnholbrook9323 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys. Used your instructions to change the filter in my pool today. Way cheaper than paying somebody to do it. Appreciate the video!

@StevieLee2114 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video....helped me figure out how to properly take the sand out of my filter which helped me figure out that there was a big crack down my center pipe. I replaced that and it was easy to put the new sand. Plus you showed me how to restart my whole system. THANK YOU!!!

@rabbitphilly1196 6 жыл бұрын

2018 and still a to the point tutorial with great humor! Thanks guys 😘

@larreetheexhortationist8878 8 жыл бұрын

Sweet gentlemen! I'm going to do this tomorrow as the temp here in So Cal is predicted to be between 105 and 109 degrees over the next three days! What I needed to know, you guys covered it, thanks!

@georgegetzjr4168 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks boys that was very informative and useful info...It's a lot easier than i thought it be...Just got a new liner after 10 years ... Figured I should change the sand also should have only been done about 5 -6 years ago... Thanks again...

@noelsnyder9272 5 жыл бұрын

I'm used too diatomaceous earth filters so us recently changing to a sand filter is a whole different ballgame for me... thanks

@saraadair5446 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for all the help . These videos have literally saved me hundreds of dollars 😩 I think your both GREAT ❣️ God bless y’all 🙏

@jenfreeman8642 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. We did exactly what you said & it went smoothly.

@circle2land 11 жыл бұрын

I followed this video, and successfully changed the sand. Vacuuming the sand took a wile though. (new pool owner). Thanks for making this video

@TOMMY-WANT-WINGY 4 жыл бұрын

Tha k you so much for taking the time to share with us. God Bless!

@ronparsons6759 5 жыл бұрын

OK I need to have the sand changed in our sand filter and this just showed me how to do that. Thanks

@steve43ohio 9 жыл бұрын

thank you. helped me tremendously

@jpvintage 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, straight forward video! Seems easy enough. Thanks guys!! 🍻

@hendrohadi 10 жыл бұрын

got it, it was a faulty gauge, thank you guys.

@keithguay7523 3 жыл бұрын

I never thought of backwashing once the sand is changed. Good idea. ✌️

@codyharris5730 11 жыл бұрын

great video i had to change my cousins 500 pound sand filter and it took over an hour just to get the sand out but other than that it was pretty straight forward

@mickypal4734 8 жыл бұрын

simple enough, thanks

@jordanschwarz700 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@f1mercury 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you gentlemen.

@robertrummy6930 9 жыл бұрын

Yup very helpful wish I watched sooner.So I watched the entire Ad.

@jimbosander 9 жыл бұрын

Great attitudes and great pace.

@umiami80 Жыл бұрын

I just did this! Super easy and everything you said was true and easy to follow thanks guys!!!!!

@sdoublait Жыл бұрын

OMG thank you for this!!! I am very tempted to try it myself bc I live in France and no one wants to do this.

@thatmatty231guy 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video - thanks for the help!

@FLjock01 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video guys, entertaining too. I followed your guide and it worked like a champ. I appreciated the tip of adding some water before adding the sand. Now... tell me about procuring and installing one of those water fall features (visible at 6:02)! LOL.

@noreenwilliams7566 8 жыл бұрын

You guys are GREAT

@jaleesaparker3258 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you so much!

@blorgst21 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video guys! Very helpful and you made me laugh. I need a beer now that I’m done 😁

@skeeternew 11 жыл бұрын

yeah ya'll are awesome.

@semsticks 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet job, Thank you

@katcrumbaker 9 жыл бұрын

Hi there, were planning on changing the sand in our sand filter. the question is we want to replace the bottom support stand as well. Can you give me any tips or lead me to a video? BTW.. Love your videos!

@steverea7578 10 жыл бұрын

Good video. Changed the sand this weekend after watching this. Took the laterals out and cleaned them also.

@solomonmatamba1253 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Rea .hie .how often do i have to keep the pump running or clean the pool in a week ?.

@martyonthebeach 11 жыл бұрын

Vraiment bien! Merci pour vos informations. Funny video also!

@luisegallegos8120 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work guys and clean congratulations 👏 👏 👏,saludos desde Michoacán Mex

@martyonthebeach 11 жыл бұрын

I did! Tx! Take a shop vac, life is to beautiful to spend time to do this without this. My problem was the quantity of sand. I was not sure...

@flex_007 11 ай бұрын

Great vid. Informative and entertaining 👍

@daveguy7892 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the info

@mtario16 6 жыл бұрын

Important advice: do NOT fill the filter with water before pouring the sand. Here is why. I followed your procedure because it was the first time I was changing the sand and ran into this trouble: By putting water in the filter, the lateral and the vertical pipe was raised just a little bit (about half an inch, without noticing it) since it was “floating” because of the water. After filling the filter with the sand, since the internal mechanism was raised by just half an inch, I was UNABLE to put the head assembly!! I had to redo the whole procedure a second time from scratch (remove the sand completely). Just put the sand and after a few inches of sand in the filter, check if you can successfully put your head assembly. Keep in mind I know NOTHING about filter but avoid this mistake, I learned it the hard way. P.S: my filter is an old Jacuzzi Laser 250.

@chamcao 5 жыл бұрын

Side mounted filter has no this issue.

@adamv6753 4 жыл бұрын

you are suppose to add a little water then sand then a little water, adjust laterals. Its easier to do wtih two people. everytime I am installing a new filter I always have someone else hold the lateral in place.

@kimcoleman7060 2 жыл бұрын

Loved video. Have you ever used filter balls? Do you have any videos about filter balls? Would you recommend them?

@DanOKC 4 жыл бұрын

@The999monkiki 11 жыл бұрын

You guys are funny - thanks

@Geordo1960 7 жыл бұрын

First X-rated pool filter cleaning video I've ever seen. All this talk about lube, sucking, handy tool, and being easy seems pretty suggestive, I laughed throughout the whole video. LOL

@katieshane234 4 жыл бұрын

we are doing this on mothers day. thanks for the video

@SwimUniversity 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you had a great Mother's Day!

@Suntan38 3 жыл бұрын

I totally showed this video to my parents. They used to yell at me for not changing my sand EVERY year!!

@Hmmd816 2 жыл бұрын

Question, hello, first thank you, I learned so much from you. what do you think of glass media? Can you use pool clarifier with it? Thank you!

@donaldfamilyadventures2795 3 жыл бұрын

Looking to do this as the start up for the season. Would you recommend changing sand before cleaning or clean the pool then replace sand?

@ChristopherT1 10 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@janwainright8437 9 жыл бұрын

what do you guys think about zeosand instead of regular sand too? thanks

@MrBlister1972 11 жыл бұрын

You guys were pretty awesome...LOL! I think it's time to change mine, but ugh it seems like a pain even with a shop vac.

@johnwiechel 7 жыл бұрын

Ok I just put a sand filter system on my pool haven't used it yet since I'm re filling pool. I didn't out water in the canister do I need to add some water? Mine holds 75lbs and I need to go through these.steps as well? This was a used system from friend. Thanks

@MrBlister1972 11 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say, "Thanks." I was so irritated with all the sand in the bottom of the pool, so I picked up my 150 lbs. of #20 (.45-.55mm) pool sand. 1/2mm is TINY! LOL. Closed of skimmer and return, drained it overnight and went at it this morning, before it hit 95 degrees. 3 hours of sucking sand, some still wet and clogging my shop vac hose...repeatedly. Dumped it from vac to bin like you guys, and began filling. Daughter held the pipe as I cut and poured. Backwash/ rinse...good to go! Thnx!

@stevepools5374 7 жыл бұрын

good video. One thing I did notice is it can be done a little faster. instead of waiting for the filter to drain, just put the shop vac over the top of the stand pipe and turn it on. This will suckered all the water out in 5 min or less. then you just suck the sand out. boom at least 20 min shaved off.

@umiami80 Жыл бұрын

SO good!

@margaretlomore5891 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great information.

@SwimUniversity 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@titan2270 9 жыл бұрын

Funny dudes. Nice video production

@tomcirucci1516 Жыл бұрын

My pool is closed. I am opening it this weekend. I just removed my old sand and put the new sand in. Should I still backwash first? Great video. Gina at Danzis referred me to your page.

@ROMEYYOUROCK 7 жыл бұрын

To Matt, I have seen seeing sand in my pool and thought maybe a baffle was cracked. Upon remove the sand and stem it appears the baffles look fine. Is it common for the sand to break down enough to fit through a perfect lateral? We've had this house for 8 years without replacing the sand. Who knows how long it was before that. What do you think brochacho?

@LatinoTropico 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys! Cheers from Australia. ps... extra kudos for drinking Coronas!

@martyonthebeach 11 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, question. Here in Quebec we use pool only juin-August. When we know it's time to change sand from the filter?

@briangeiser5861 11 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. replaced my whole filter system this week. after sufferin from a broken lateral pipe, I decided to check the allignment with the multiport after each bag of sand was added. made things go alot smoother. And of course when I finished i had to grab my beer as well

@dustinmayo4720 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a house with a pool, this video helped me thank you!

@Coheeba737 9 жыл бұрын

I just changed the sand in my Hayward S244T and because of the locaction of the center pipe with laterals it is almost impossible to remove the sand manually. I thought you might be able to flush the sand out of the drain, that wont work because the drain has a screen on it. I bought a shop vac and it worked fine.

@steve43ohio 9 жыл бұрын

also, use foam filter only on shop vac and clean it off when you empty shop vac! LOL I ruined by paper cartridge filter with the wet sand oops

@azbogivediglagoli4759 3 жыл бұрын

We moved into the house with pool, have never had one. Due to some pool water issues we were recommended to do partial water replacement. First what I should do was the backwash. But I forgot to switch to the drain mode. I realized it only after ad hour of draining. Did I do any damage to the filter or its components? Scared to go any further...

@gusvec 4 жыл бұрын

My laterals pipe is jammed into the valve, any reasons for this to happen and what do I do to fix it? thanks.

@lindamadison-thielman7563 4 жыл бұрын

When you are backwashing & rinsing the sand do you have the intake & outtake valves on the pool open or closed????

@derekjp6043 3 ай бұрын

So nice of them to get the home owner to help out. ;P

@borjastick 7 жыл бұрын

I need advice please. I look after a house with a pool. The house had a fire and the house and pool were shut down for 18 months. Now the sand filter seems sluggish to kick into life. My feeling is the sand has partially solidified or gone into a lump at the bottom after not being used for the period. Now I feel I should replace it and check the inside of the filter at the same time. I'm a Brit living in France and the pool equipment at this pool is all decent quality.

@recon1071 2 ай бұрын

how did you get the remaining sand out? did you vaccum? Drain it thru the plug, or backflush? thanks.

@thomasdressler9939 7 жыл бұрын

come to Jackson nj....change my sand last changed about 6 years ago.....ill supply the beers

@mustang0708 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone should look into the benefits of glass media! Works almost as good as DE and lasts 3 times as long!!

@strebis6 6 жыл бұрын

I'm going to remove the multi-port valve and plug the pipe. #2 I'm going to gently tip the filter over and use a water hose to wash out the sand.

@lindamccarley-schiro7063 11 жыл бұрын

Glad I got to see this one...but the sand is expensive. My sand has been in the filter for 10 yrs pl..think I need to change is cause the bottom of the pool seems to be getting sand in the it. Now I know what maybe the problem...

@adamv6753 4 жыл бұрын

As a pool servicer, its about $7 a bag of 50# so its pretty cheap given the life of the sand. I find it curious when people replace teh sand every 5 years, I have customers with old pools 30+ years old that have never replaced their sand and it stays sparkling clean with just the same amount of backwashing as newer filters.

@shawnconrad9292 11 күн бұрын

Do you have to block the flow of water coming from the pool? Obviously the filter needs to be off, but will water continue to move though it?

@jamestaylor3820 5 жыл бұрын

So weird, it’s Father’s Day 2019 and I watched this...

@stephenyoungblood3683 5 жыл бұрын

Ever used anthracite for top 2 or 3 inches?

@FrostyTheBeerMan 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, I have tons of regular sand in my backyard. Can you explain what the difference is with real "pool sand" for me, that would be greatly appreciated. Just wondering what the difference is,... is it the size of grain ? ... and what would happen if I used regular sand ?? ( I have a sand ridge in my backyard, with tons of beautiful sand ) ( and I guess I can't use it ) sheesh :-) Thanks for any info and education u can give us ! Thanks Matt !

@KcGriz 11 жыл бұрын

Matt - Does the stand pipe and laterals rest on the bottom of the filter when pouring the new sand in, or are the laterals supposed to be rested on some sand?? Sucking the old sand out now.

@lissy929 9 жыл бұрын

Hi there. When I have my Zodiac cleaner operating, is water supposed to be coming out of the jets?

@secretface70 3 жыл бұрын

Great video except when adding new sand the inside crept up so now i cannot get the top back on!

@JKoz-sf2ei 4 жыл бұрын

Question, my sand filter center pipe exploded, yes I have sand in my pool and mustard algae...my laterals are not broke and in great condition.... except some sand in them... I have order the pipe..getting it on July tenth...it's an Intex sand filter...I am using lighthouse pool sand.. good? Center pipe bursted because of bad winter maintenance...

@TOMMY-WANT-WINGY 4 жыл бұрын

Do you fill sand halfway up the tank if theres no indicator on hoe many lbs it holds?

@maevic11 4 жыл бұрын

How long we should replace the sand filter?

@The_mystery_titan Жыл бұрын

How can we push the laterals down in the sand without removing the sand if it has risen to high?

@chriselkins208 6 жыл бұрын

Yay

@user-qs6lf9rg3j Жыл бұрын

how do i remove the hardened sand from my filter ? is there any chemical or medium that can help me break it down and remove it ? because it is just compact.

@quincyberman5629 6 жыл бұрын

Hey ave, what's up with that goat tatt? I have the same one on my back!

@tkimball861 3 жыл бұрын

I had issues with fine dirt coming out of the jets while vacuuming. I replaced the sand with new sand. Backwashed,rinsed,and ran on filter. I started to vacuum and it’s still got that fine dirt particles coming out of the jet. What do I do to fix this?

@mwald5194 7 күн бұрын

Shop vac i had to use a screw driver to break up the sand and scoop it out

@Tiver7 11 жыл бұрын

More specifically, pool filter sand is all between 45-55mm in diameter. The holes in the laterals are typically then 40mm. This way the sand it too coarse to fit in the laterals, but fine enough to still filter well. If you use other sand, then everything under 40mm will go through those holes and into your pool, and what's left won't filter as well as real filter sand as much of it might be coarser.

@Jeff-vj3jp 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video! Can you please comment on this - I have read many reviews stating its not necessary to change pool filter sand. What are your thoughts on this?

@nickel216 10 жыл бұрын

When vacuuming wet sand with Shop Vac do I need a foam or paper filter on the vac? I hope not cuz I don't wanna go out for more supplies but love my vac & don't want it damaged. I bought it used & it came without filters & I use the paper bags made for the vac so I'm not breathing dust out the exhaust as is common. However, I can't use paper bag with wet sand. (My vac is 16 gallon Contractor model.) Thanks.

@fdamien80 10 жыл бұрын

Take filter off when vacuuming sand out.

@bobbrady4278 5 жыл бұрын

what does the inside of the filter look like. How delicate are the laterals. What holds them up

@aquafirst2872 5 жыл бұрын

Depending on the brand of filter the laterals can be delicate. Think of it like x8 evenly spaced 6 inch long, 1/2 inch pipe with slit cuts all over them. Over time the slits can expand allowing sand to go back into the pool, or the sand breaks down so much that it is small enough to pass straight through. As for what holds them up - there is a hub at the bottom of the pipe that the 8 laterals screw into. If you Google 'Inside sand filter' you'll see what I mean.

@user-fx1ky1uw4z Ай бұрын

This was helpful except for what I would call the most important part... How do you make the center pipe the exact correct height? How does it connect to the lever part on top? The most crucial step to assembly and it was just glossed over like... then you just do it... BUT HOW?!?!

@libbyford93 11 жыл бұрын

We have a problem with tons of sand in the bottom of the pool. We will be changing the sand tomorrow & also look at the laterals to make sure they are not broken. My question is how do we clean all that sand off the bottom of the pool? Will it clog up the filter? Thanks for the video - very helpful. Libby