Sand Filter for above ground pool: Bestway

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[@user-fy5by5xp7n]

A pool tech told me if you always turn the handle on the pump one direction the seal will last longer.

[@pelphrey]

Used your video last year to help me setup my filter. Here I am again, setting it up. Making sure I do this correctly. Thanks for the video.

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Haha! Awesome! Glad I can help

[@akeladavies2483]

Exactly why I’m here too 😅 thank you for this video! I did everything right too but needed some reassurance 😂 but I completely forgot about washing the sand and rinsing it. Thank you! 😊

[@lorinabroda3317]

Thank you so very much for this video! It started to rain while we were setting up the pool and the instructions got soaked and melted. I was able to set up the pump and connect it to the pool. Thank you for explaining how to use the pump.

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

So glad it helped!

[@globeubf4]

Thanks for this in depth video. I’m upgrading to a 2200 GPH BW sand filter today from the stock paper filter and this is an excellent breakdown to get everything set up properly.

[@mikerocco7072]

Fantastic video!!! Thank you 👍🏻

[@jwhaley616]

Great video Dale! Thanks for all of the detail! You saved me a lot of time with getting this filter system setup for my pool!

[@matthellcat2494]

What a great video. Thank you for instructions

[@andrewenriquez2423]

Very helpful video man thank you very much

[@hyundaisonata4021]

I had the same exact pump. Mine has a built-in shredder for leaves and sticks.

[@lil_lilll]

Thanks Dale❤️

[@raymondrazaghipoor55]

Great video one setup and first time use

[@jeromyrivas8713]

Excellent video

[@Saysomething164]

Awesome video

[@evacastillo3139]

This was the most useful video

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Thank you! Glad it helped

[@MrMopar493]

Great vid

[@zianyaperez3935]

Hello great videos! Helped my husband and I alooot!!!! Quick question …What does the pressure have to be on the valve?

[@hyundaisonata4021]

That’s a good pump for rental can use it to drain basements

[@autisticskyblade4851]

Can you do the dial time on the filter

[@nanchita150]

Thanks Would you happen to have a video on how to clean the skimmer to the pump for this same pool pump?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I don’t have a video on it. You can turn the pump off, plug the outlet hose to the pump, switch the filter to X, then unscrew the pump basket

[@SportFunnyMemes]

I have a 15 foot pool and the exact sand filter i have I feel like it’s too small? Any ideas? I back washed I’m so lost why my pool isn’t cleaning well

[@tylerjamespeyton210]

Hi Dale - first off, you are a godsend!!! I’m getting very close to having my first bestway pool set up. I’ve got the intext sand filter, skimmer and a whole lot of other tips from you! I’m stuck at the adapter step for port A. Can you please link directly to the adapter you used? I got what I thought was an adapter but it did not look like yours/did not work out. Thanks!

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Thank you! So glad you've found my videos helpful. Here's a link to the adaptor for port A that came with this upgraded sand filter for my 17 foot Bestway pool. This is the adaptor for the upgraded filter setup port A shown in this video, not the adaptor that came with the pool kit for port A. Hope this is what you're looking for. bestwayusa.com/new-adaptor-e-p6916ass16

[@audraclark6768]

Whats the best PSI for this pump if you use the polyfill balls?

[@Haywardpowerflolx]

I had the same exact tee fitting it is better than the one that comes with the thousand gallon per cartridge filter

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Thank you for the feedback

[@user-et2iu7wh9o]

What vacuum do you use?

[@JenniferLueskow]

Great Video! I have a 1000 gallon Bestway filter. Am I able to re use the pool sand I used last year?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I would

[@bqnall_star3181]

Great Video!! Thank you for posting! I do have a question, can I use the Intex Above Ground Pool Sand Filter Pump 2800GPH instead of the Bestway you have installed?

[@user-fy5by5xp7n]

Yes you can. All Coleman/best way parts are interchangeable with intex

[@TheRealBatCave]

Can this be shipped to Canada? Or is it only within the U.S?

[@SteveFloresCoach]

Hello! Would it be worth it to upgrade if we don't plan on keeping the pool installed year round? Thanks for the video!

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

It really helps keep it clean. I think it’s worth it

[@AmandaShelley-si6fb]

Can you buy the adapter separate? We had the filter from an old Pool so it didn’t come with adapters for this pool

[@davidhollingermusic3690]

Following. We can’t find it anywhere

[@davidjessee7701]

What???? You’re my Jeep video guy!!!😅

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

What.. wait… do I have a doppelgänger?? 🫨

[@sergioarmas6689]

If you set the pump to the play setting, does both filter work at the same time the spheres and sand ?? I just bought the pool and haven’t set up mine. It comes with the same type of pump.

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Yep. Work the same

[@carlosdelcid1798]

Hi dale new subscriber, do you have any videos around how you plug in everything to electrical outlet? The plugs are so big!

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Hey. Sorry, I don’t have any on the plug specifically. They are large, but plug into regular outlet

[@melindagraham9307]

Hi! Did the adapter you used in the A part come in the box?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Yes. The 2 new white hoses and adapters came with it

[@EstorilEm]

Why is the pump strainer after the sand filter? If I installed something like a hayward skimmer basket, shouldn't it be skimmer -> pump inlet -> pump to sand filter inlet -> sand filter outlet to pool return ?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Strainer and pump are before the filter. Order you listed is correct.

[@S-ix5rp]

When setting up the pool for the first time do you do this first or after you’ve added all of your chemicals?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I do this first

[@S-ix5rp]

@@dalesbackyardofficial thank you!

[@mandybenson4049]

What is the hose adapter you mention to fit new hose

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Adapter comes with the new filter setup.

[@ryantrott9529]

Are the pool hoses standard in size or do I need to find a pump that will fit my pool hoses?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

If it’s a Bestway pool, the hoses should fit

[@marknicosia5272]

Can you help? My filter is the same. I use the cotton balls. I feel as though the water pressure coming out is weak. Any ideas? Ive done a back wash, pressure is at about 5psi as it says to be under 6.

[@Ste-_.]

I have this filter, I got rid of the sand coz it blocks the very fine filter slots, I use finely crushed glass and it’s perfect

[@ellenmccarthy274]

I have the same filter and have done each step above. When I vacuum pool with filter set on the play button the dirty water shoots right back in pool. Any ideas why?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I’d guess you need to replace the sand in your filter, and make sure to use correct sand grit. Sand should be filtering and it’s not

[@user-gl9iz1bp1r]

Vacuum with the valve set to backwash. Once clear water flows - switch to rinse then - switch to filtering mode. Make sure to shut off pump when switching valve.

[@BOVANATOR]

I just purchased a 4 pack of the Intex/bestway solar mats. I got them all hooked up, and now the pump that came with my pool (same size as yours) and same original pump doesn't work. I wanted to upgrade to a better/stronger pump, but I found out that I'll ruin the mats if I exceed 2500 GPH. Do you recommend just buying a new replacement pump (1000 GPH) or see if i can upgrade it? TIA!

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Bestway does have a 2200 gal sand filter.

[@terryboylstein472]

I have a brand new one and it barely pumps. Water goes green because it's not moving. We barely used ours and it already isn't working right. Psi goes up to 10 and stops blowing good within an hour. I've cleaned everything snd changed the sand

[@Ste-_.]

Get rid of the sand, wash the filter out properly and use fine crushed glass instead.

[@sday0516]

Helppppp….first time pool owner. I have this exact pump and it came with the pool - but there are balls with it (look like large cotton balls). Do I use these instead of sand and if so, still backwash etc like you did? The directions are very limited so your video for install is a Godsend! If I used these balls - when do I know to replace? Please and thanks

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

Me too. I came here looking for info, since they only talk about sand.

[@Ste-_.]

They go in the basket the thing with the clear lid that he purged the air, put a few in there and they catch the worst crap before it goes through the pump, hair, insects, debris, you can see when they need changing. Hope this helps

[@Ste-_.]

Also, I found the sand easily blocks the very fine filter slots, I read that you can use finely crushed glass instead of sand, I got rid of the sand, washed out the filter and tried the glass….,PERFECT!

[@code_name_cody]

The filter balls are used in the filter where sand goes. They are used in place of sand in this instance. It's your choice if you want to use them or fill with sand instead. I used them the entire first year of my pool and they worked fine in place of sand

[@juliesoriano1341]

Did you use your old pump pieces? Mine won’t adapt without cutting it or buying an adapter

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

It came with new hoses and adapters

[@jessiewhite7783]

Is there anyway to just use a sand filter and the supplied pump that came with your pool? Or do you need that extra pump that came with your sand filter?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I don’t think the pump that came with it is strong enough for a sand filter

[@jessiewhite7783]

@@dalesbackyardofficial You are completely right. Ive been researching this since i asked and there is no way that piece of crap pump is going to work. Thank you for the response!!

[@josealvarado-po1lb]

I have a question I have a pool that’s 18’ x 48” - 1,500 gallons can I upgrade my sand filter to 2,200 gallons???? Cause my 1,500 stop working when I put the parts together and I was about to buy another one until I saw the reviews that are horrible

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Yeah. You can upgrade to a bigger pump 👍

[@josealvarado-po1lb]

@@dalesbackyardofficial thank you sir 🙏🏽

[@81Malaguena]

Where can I get the pool filter sand? I don't see a link for that, thanks

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Best option for sand is a local pool supply store. You can order it online, but it is very heavy and expensive to ship.

[@81Malaguena]

@dalesbackyardofficial thank you so much for the information, it was very helpful, this video is great and I am about to order the sand filter!

[@lordtickles1478]

my pump came with 2 bags of large cotton balls. what are they for?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

They are filter balls that take the place of sand

[@jessicanicole87]

@@dalesbackyardofficialwhich is better to use the filter balls or sand? We just got the same pump.

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Both work fine, but you’ll get a little better flow with the balls. I’d use that

[@Ste-_.]

I have this exact filter, tried with sand, then I read in the instructions it can also be used with finely crushed glass….what a difference, glass doesn’t slow the flow down like the sand does coz it doesn’t condense like the sand, add some cotton wool filter balls in the basket and it’s absolutely staggering what a difference it makes

[@Sharnel31]

Where did you purchase the glass from?

[@Ste-_.]

@@Sharnel31 just google pool filter media glass :-)

[@acousticguitarforever3204]

I have pool 3357 gallon this work for intex pool ?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

It is rated for that size pool. I'd check to make sure the suction and return ports will fit your pool though.

[@tarinschmidt3711]

What psi do you maintain

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Mine is running at 8 psi right now.

[@rcperot]

How much water and how much sand goes in the tank?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

The tube inside the tank has a minimum and maximum level for the sand

[@soniahernandez639]

What is that adapter called on A ?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

On the inside of the pool, it's a chlorine tablet holder from Bestway

[@the_craptain]

where can i buy the sand for the filter?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

It’s best to get sand from a local pool/spa store. You can order it online, but it’s very heavy and expensive to ship. Other option is to use the filter balls. They work well too

[@romanroque8866]

You when from 1k to 3k sand or no filter you are getting 2k gallons more per hour

[@saulrodriguez7464]

Is it okay to leave on 24/7??

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I wouldn’t. I don’t think it’s designed for that

[@kyronpitts6220]

How long would you run it on day 1. And when can we jump in 😂

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

I run it about 4 hours a day. Jump in right away! No need to wait

[@kakkoii8681]

@@dalesbackyardofficial did you add a timer or manually turn off an on? If a timer, any recommendations? Thanks for the informative video.

[@brettprice3338]

Port B is intake Bud.

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Depends if you’re talking pool or pump. Ports B on pool is out. But port B on pump is into the pump.

[@davidristic3800]

Are you supposed to use chemicals with a sand filter?

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Yes. I have chemical video that should help

[@gerrykline744]

How do I use the vacuum tool best way supplied.

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Check my videos. I have one showing how to use it 👍

[@gerrykline744]

Sand vs polyballs thoughts….

[@dalesbackyardofficial]

Yeah. Each have their advantages. Poly balls have lower filter pressure and I’ve heard can filter better. May be harder to clean though. I need to make a comparison video