Hayward Pro Series Sand Filter Installation | How to Install a Swimming Pool Sand Filter

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

If you have any questions just ask. Thanks for Watching.

[@John-ii4si]

Do you put teflon tape and silicon also at heat pump inputs or? They have its own fastner screw.

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

@@John-ii4si all fitting types I use in this video. If you have a fitting that screws into or on top, then use Teflon tape and silicone.

[@John-ii4si]

@@VIPPoolsandSpas Got it. I have one screw on top at heater input From filter. Thats why i asked you. Thanks. Is that regular silicon for water pipes or some special?

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

@@John-ii4si it's 100% waterproof.

[@TheCasualFighter]

Great video! Thank you so much 🙏

[@ArcticFlies56]

It would a lot easier if you would use “union fittings” that you can connect and unconnected the pipes in the system. They don’t leak if you install them correctly.

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

This video is for the beginners on how to put things together. There are many types of unions, but I'm going to assume your talking about the male threaded union with the O-ring? If so, those are way more expensive and do leak more often then the threaded male / Slip adaptor I used in the video. After a very long time of doing this, this is the best way of piping things for no leaks long term. You can add a union (Slip/Slip) right after the male adaptor for easy disconnect for future sand changes,.

[@richdasilva5914]

Nice job

[@karenmccoy4077]

If you just slip a disposable cup over the pipes before adding sand it's a lot easier than the cardboard or duct tape

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

I'll have to try that. You still have to hold it so it doesn't move.

[@patmoore9025]

Thank you!

[@christopherhyden2449]

Thank you for a very helpful guide for a first time install.

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

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[@adamcforsythe]

I just bought a new Hayward Pro Series sand filter, 21". During setup I put a bucket of water in the sand filter (as the instructions say) and the drain plug leaks. I played with it a bunch and couldn't get it to stop leaking. It's definitely on straight and appropriately tight. It doesn't seem to matter how tight I make it, the same amount of water is leaking out. The only thing I can think of is maybe when the sand filter top is off, and there's no sand in it, maybe it leaks on purposes? The threads aren't stripped, and there's no sand or particles in the threads. I'm pretty stumped.

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

You can follow the instructions when it comes to putting water in the filter before the sand. There's a reason I do it this way and have learned over 30 years. When the stand pipe is sitting in the filter and you put water in it, the stand pipe will start to float. This will move it out of center. You will need someone holding the stand pipe down and center when putting the first 2 bags in. Water in or out makes no difference. When winterizing a sand filter for the winter, the water is drained out the bottom. So. No water. Or hardly any. As for the drain plug leaking. Try putting teflon tape on the threads of the filter. Then put the plug on.

[@jaykromjong5114]

Do you have a link for the pvc and that tape you used the wrap it?

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

All products are now in the video description. If you dont see it, please leave me a comment again. Thanks

[@EzekielEsther]

Hi there! I just changed out the sand in my Hayward s244t and along with that I replaced the laterals and the multiport valve. I basically gutted the whole system and replaced everything with New. Now I turned my hayward Superpump back on and the handle was in the filter position. Now, I have a bunch of air in my lines and when I turn the pump on my skimmer has no suction. Is there a way to get the air out of my lines. I have tried looking it up and I have tried removing the PSI guage to release air, but it doesnt seem to help. Please help me!

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

Do a backwash

[@robsilverson2856]

I have a Hayward S244TC…is all sand filter sand the same or do I need to look for specifics for this model? Thanks

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

Nope. its the same as the video.

[@steve46445]

Do I need to let the primer dry 24 hours or can I put it on and immediately put the pvc glue? I was not sure if you were showing time lapse. Thanks

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

Primer, clue, push in, twist and hold. No need to wait.

[@missstrizz5252]

Hello the size of the adapters are not link down below. Can you help me. Thank you

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

What country are you in?

[@toriglasscock123]

I didn’t ask the question but am also curious. I’m in Texas and needing to attach a sand filter given to me but my hoses don’t fit.

[@gta201044]

Would you be able to share what kind of flexible pipe you use/recommend? When buying the pvc, is there a certain type I should be looking for also?

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

Called "Tiger Flex"

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

Was using 1.5 inch flex. Some hayward filter will have the 2 inch dial, so use the 2 inch flex.

[@freddytejeda5920]

Where can i buy the connector ?

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

Connector ?

[@freddytejeda5920]

Yea the piece that connects the two in takes to one tube it’s the t piece that you said came with the filter i have an older Hayward that i just got and the tube didn’t fit the old piece ofc so i was looking to find that piece somewhere

[@marcxiong8332]

Wouldn't silicone make it hard to remove?

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

Nope. The tape and the silicone I use in the video are in the description and never get calls because it has leaked. Do it this way and the next time you even touch that fitting again will be on the next sand change 4 to 5 years from then.

[@Arb4mk]

I can just use the hoses that come with the filter right ? PVC pipes are optional? Just ordered mine today, don’t really want to use pvc

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

Yes. You can use the PVC Ridgid or the PVC flex pipe.

[@hiramburgos535]

Thanks

[@bigz900]

im having trouble with sand going into the pool, did i use the wrong grade sand???

[@VIPPoolsandSpas]

If you just changed the sand, there could be the "finer" pieces getting past the fingers. If theres alot of sand infront of the jets on the bottom, something broke in the filter.