I have, what I am guessing is a Heyward filter. I was able to find the part number for the multiport valve and it is a replacement for the valve that comes on the Proseries. I just moved into the house and from the looks of things I am guessing the filter sand has never been replaced. Any recommendations for how to tell how much sand I will need when I don't have the label or manual to reference? TIA!!
Label removed from filter. how to tell how much sand?
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- Jun 24, 2021
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Nah...replacing is a hassle...unless you've added floc or some other gunky thing, no need to replace sand...lasts forever.
You have unions on all the pipes to the filter, remove them, pop off the multi-port and clean away. Take you less than 1/2 hour.
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You have unions on all the pipes to the filter, remove them, pop off the multi-port and clean away. Take you less than 1/2 hour.
Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter
This post will walk you through the anatomy of a sand filter, and then provide a video at the end for how to deep clean your sand filter. The filter used in the photos and videos is a Hayward S180T top mount sand filter. The images are of a similar filter. Obviously not all filters are...
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I am a newbie so will take your advice! thanks!!
Quick question just in case I get in there and the previous owners did add a bunch of Crud that gummed up the sand, I see some charts that say you can measure the diameter of the filter and add sand based on that. the only problem is that the measurements only go up to like 31"? my filter is way wider than that at it's largest area (in the middle). Are they talking about the diameter of the opening where you connect the multiport valve?
Thanks again for the help!!
Quick question just in case I get in there and the previous owners did add a bunch of Crud that gummed up the sand, I see some charts that say you can measure the diameter of the filter and add sand based on that. the only problem is that the measurements only go up to like 31"? my filter is way wider than that at it's largest area (in the middle). Are they talking about the diameter of the opening where you connect the multiport valve?
Thanks again for the help!!
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,621
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
@MattD75 Can you link me to the chart you are talking about?
What is the height and diameter of the yellow sand vessel? What is the height including the multiport?
Little more info will help me help you!
What is the height and diameter of the yellow sand vessel? What is the height including the multiport?
Little more info will help me help you!
lol! yes thanks!
Found this that is pretty generic but has the chart: https://www.inyopools.com/blog/how-...l-filter-need/comment-page-1/#comment-5371943
Than the manual for what I am guessing is my filter (S270T) based on my opening being 27": https://hayward-pool-assets.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/manuals/proseries-IS210T.pdf
Including the stand 33"
Including stand and multiport 40"
Best I could tell diameter 77" in the middle
Found this that is pretty generic but has the chart: https://www.inyopools.com/blog/how-...l-filter-need/comment-page-1/#comment-5371943
Than the manual for what I am guessing is my filter (S270T) based on my opening being 27": https://hayward-pool-assets.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/manuals/proseries-IS210T.pdf
Including the stand 33"
Including stand and multiport 40"
Best I could tell diameter 77" in the middle
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,621
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Are you confusing diameter with circumference?
with a 77" circumference, that would be a 24" filter.
Did you include handle in the height measurement?
77/pi = 24.5"
When adding sand, only fill to where the filter transitions from straight to rounded.
Don't fill into the rounded dome part.
When adding sand, only fill to where the filter transitions from straight to rounded.
Don't fill into the rounded dome part.
This forum is awesome! thanks again for the help! Time to get sweaty.
