How to backwash and clean an above ground pool sand filter and pump (Intex)

Check out the electrical fire I had on the pump: • Electrical fire on Int...

[@travisbuck4120]

Very helpful, unit was given to us without instructions. Thank you 👍

[@ericallen4689]

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[@CarolineJoyAmico]

Ours too! I bought it, but it came with VERY minimal instructions. Pretty much like: “Here ya go... good luck!”

[@SomeDude-dq1uu]

You can turn the selector knob on the filter to close first. Then remove the cap and attach a hose to it. Then put the selector switch on back wash and turn the pump on reverse the steps to put it back to filter

[@user-sv4rp3yd4x]

You should be using a hose attachment to drain the water away from the pump/pool

[@FOUNDEDEARTHBROTHERS]

Thanks. I plugged in my pump when doing this and it turned my tank into a fire hydrant lol. The water was so powerful it almost blew the pool over. I have a different pump than the one in this video, so that's most likely the problem.

[@yelenakiyko2559]

this is the best explanation I've ever seen, thank you!

[@Cheeseyberg]

Thank you so much for this video! I was looking at how to change the sand because I thought that was my problem but I followed your steps and it’s working like new again!

[@ggbvx0614]

Thank you, without your demonstration I wouldn't be able to clean the pump.

[@AmmPenn]

Thank you for the demonstration. Very helpful.

[@CoachKarin]

When you rinse, wait til the sand in the bubble by the gauge is clear, then your pressure should be exactly as it should. If you still also have the hose adapter that came with your upgraded outlet, use that to hook your vacuum hose to and attach at your pump drain when backwashing to drain away from your electric.

[@rpeek]

Thank you for this video. Just what I needed.

[@saraploeger9971]

Would you post a video how to set it up? Your videos are very easy to follow along with

[@marybarretta4358]

They sell these cheap plastic drainage tubes at pool stores that you can attach to the waste valve so the water can be drained far away from the pool. You can leave them on all season.

[@rudyromero7629]

Best video i seen that explains every step..thank u

[@TheTddd3]

If you ever need to know anything about your pool, you can always call the pool store. In my area, they help alot. They will test your water for free.

[@Ruunerwold]

Clear tutorial, thanks

[@user-yr2wo8jk4v]

What would be the reason if no water comes out when you try to backwash ? It did when first getting the pool, but now it doesn't and the sediment trap is dry.

[@cindycano9750]

Thank you. You were very helpful

[@Momlifefav5]

Thanks for this video!! This was exactly my problem! Now it’s fixed!

[@Domith81]

Not sure why you had a fire, but maybe it was because you spray your electric with water?

[@CarolineJoyAmico]

I’m new at this, so I honestly don’t know the answer. But they get splashed and rained on, so I assumed they can handle water. But I don’t directly spray them, either.

[@ahoo5753]

Don't forget to stand in the water while ur messing with electric

[@lorrainem951]

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[@MsTonimay]

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[@learntoswim9050]

I'm not negating the practice of being safe around water and electrical, but let's not forget all of this equipment is meant to run exposed to water and the elements, you've likely been in many pools while the equipment is running.

[@jnicosia27j]

Seriously...WTF...so many easily preventable hazards here. No wonder there was a fire.

[@user-sv4rp3yd4x]

@@learntoswim9050 this equipment is not designed to be exposed to water. They should always be covered from the rain

[@PaulStewartPositivePaul]

Thank you!

[@khairulamin8236]

Thanks brother you show is super nice clearly

[@rebeccahollar6821]

So, my pool was filthy, been vacuuming it, back washed and back washed... pressure still too high... replaced hoses, and seals, pressure is still up... so I decided to look IN the sand filter, and the sand is pretty littered, but also the grid on the bottom of the valve is pretty crammed fill of debris. could this be causing the increased pressure - looking for a video to tell me how to clean that thing. - so when you take off the valve head, from the sand containing reservoir, that thing is filthy, are you following my description - I guess I should locate the manual, and see if that tells me anything... its about 5 -6 years old - on its second batch of new sand.

[@riccardorusso657]

Mettendo le polisphere quanto è utile il retro lavaggio ?

[@mortenlillesand8960]

Thanks for this video. It was very useful.

[@elcabong5]

This is exsactly what I needed to do! Thanks!

[@Tablesaw818]

Can’t imagine how an electrical fire can happen. It’s not like there isn’t water being dumped next to live electrical or anything like that.

[@stellad1288]

They have a box for electrical outlets that's rainproof. I bought mine for Christmas lights. But now for the pool.

[@MarybethIUHoosiers]

SusieQ Deplorable our electrician installed the same thing for our pool pump.

[@TarotMediumNow]

Great video!

[@TheTalch]

Thanks for the video, I was a bit scared by this whole cleaning process, but looks like I can run it :)

[@stevenwing472]

Maybe you should of ran rinse cycle. Long enough to get all sand out of sight glass..😉

[@jorgesuarez9239]

Very helpful.....Thanks....

[@johntorres1805]

Great video

[@SusanHammers]

Im doing all this and still have low pressure??

[@pennylilly2408]

Awsome thank you

[@lilyannortiz8342]

Hi, I have a question. In other videos, first step is to shut water off with a plunger valve that you buy separately. I didn’t see him do that. Is it necessary?

[@stefanifontes2]

Where I found the waste cap ???? My sand filter is ( xtremepower )

[@keiannacrenshaw9911]

Thank you super helpful.

[@saragiannini-andres6170]

How can I get the clear plastic piece off to clean it? It is really dirty and I’ve backwashed and rinsed multiple times. It was dirty last year at the end of the year.

[@Madacompany]

Great video! I JUST got my intex 32x16 pool set up. I added 320 lbs of salt to it yesterday and got INTO the pool to help dissolve the crystals. I ran the filter pump only for 12hrs as instructed and at 24 hrs will kick on the salt pump. Manual says filter will auto turn on at the same time every day, dont understand how it knows the hour i turned it on at since it doesn't have a clock but anyways, my question to you, how often should the filters be running? Everyday? How many hours?

[@sithsurpreme5000]

It would be an hour every ten degrees. That would be the most optimal time to run the filter.

[@williamlobur6181]

can this be used on any above ground pool ? are hose sizes universal ?

[@vladimirpetras4735]

Thanks

[@doobyboy21]

I thought you had to backwash until there was no more sand in the sight glass ? I'm looking at every video on this cause I want to upgrade my shitty 530 cartridge filter to a sand filter pump...

[@keithfauska9418]

Put a hose on that to get the back was water out farther

[@JorgeLuisPerez07]

Thank you 😁

[@togodbetheglory9725]

What filters the water...if there's no cartridge???I tried the same method n I still have little pressure..any suggestions??

[@mrpierce17]

ggg's fan the sand filters the water your pressure issues could be caused by air in your line open the top knob on the leaf catcher until the air escapes and water starts to flow out tighten and try again also when backwashing run on backwash for at least 30 seconds then run on rinse for one minute and until there is no sand in the sight glass if you are using both return lines you can close one I either filter from the top ( skimmer basket connected ) or from the middle of the pool I get better flow that way than with both on at the same time

[@lisabrown8874]

What's under the the sleigh

[@lesliemendoza8875]

Hi i got a question what would be the reason for it not to pump water from my pool to the filter?

[@bec2713]

Check if the gray knob that is connected to the tube sucking water out is on the lock position. There should be a lock and unlock picture on the top. Hope this helps!

[@joerivankallo]

Is it normal to lose some filtermedium (in my case glass) during a backwash? First when I got a sandfilter, i got myself talked in to use zeolyte. After messing around for a couple of months to get the water clear using all sorts of expensive products, I decided to switch from zeolyte to glass. Water is perfectly clear now only using chlorine. First time I performed a backwash after filling the filter with glass, it lost a handful of that glass while backwashing. I notice that the loss of glass is reducing as I perform more backwashes. Two possibilities: 1. a part of the glass is to fine causing slipping through the exhaust collector of the sandfilter. 2. My outlet collector is broken. I don't have any glass particles in my pool during filtering, and I never touched the valve of the sandfilter while the pump was running. So there must be another reason...

[@plentiiface_young1583]

What should the pressure be

[@lisabrown8874]

How does it work

[@janarthraburton2120]

can you please tell me what I am doing wrong I am not able to get my pump to running it comes on but it's not sucking the water in or pushing the water out and I cannot backwash

[@xxxSubZero]

Old comment but the hoses have valves on their ends that need opening

[@RudiRudi-bi9ig]

Habe die SF 80220 RC mit dem Timer als Drehknopf. Seit einem Stromausfall funktioniert die Pumpe nur noch im Dauerbetrieb. Der Timer schaltet noch eingestellten Zeit aus aber danach nicht wieder ein. Die Firmen die Intexpumpen vertreiben melden sich auf meine Anfrage nicht. Ich soll bestimmt eine Neue kaufen. Sie hat 290 Euro gekostet das geht garnicht.

[@nathangonzales5112]

What size tank is that sand filter

[@moonbeamer4468]

Use a hose to backwash. There is electric here!

[@billwaplington8700]

Will water come out that hole if you don't have the cap in filter mode?

[@JWMEM763]

no

[@chriscecchini]

Mine has water Coming out of the waste port while on filter. It’s a new system.

[@emanuelcollado1343]

👌 Nice

[@mitch1078]

There appears to be sand in the sight glass after backwashing?

[@dowelharsson9369]

Mine is putting sand in the pool.why?

[@descendantoffools9767]

Broken lateral.

[@peytonvaughn5150]

Could there be a problem with my pump or the sand I have in it? When I open the the drain no water comes out and then when I backwash it’s not a steady flow.

[@g-maChez]

I believe you have to close off or block inlet valve. That's what I do. Then you could a good steady flow!

[@rvelez0728]

After I do the backwash my psi goes down, but in a matter of 2 hours the water pressure goes back to very low my psi above 10, does anyone know what I need to do??

[@RUZTY1311]

What type of sand are you using? It could need a better quality/different type of sand because it sounds like it's getting clogged

[@terifarrar7317]

Do it again. Possibly, depending, the filter could have collected up the more junk that fast. You might have to back wish several times over a couple days.

[@arabyhanfy5808]

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[@petkopetkopp]

Your control glass is full of sand

[@vsdfv3]

Dirty as hell. Did your pump burn up yet? Switch from BWash to rinse a few times and shake the sand tank in process to really get it clean.

[@fivemusketeers9512]

Thanks for the tip. This backwash was particularly dirty, but it's been far cleaner since then, so it's still running well as long as I backwash it regularly.

[@cecilp2501]

What type of san did you buy

[@fivemusketeers9512]

+Cecil :P Fairmount Minerals AquaQuartz Pool Filter Sand.

[@tonyletsplay6785]

How much did the pump cost

[@fivemusketeers9512]

+Tony Let's play 678 The pump was included with the pool

[@tonyletsplay6785]

Five Musketeers ok thanks

[@NailsByCrystal956]

They sell them at Walmart for $170

[@mirkotipka1526]

Thanks for demonstration... clean and fast, but please DO NOT MIKS WATER with ELECTRICITY

[@BillsCountrysideAdventures]

Hello, recently bought a intex sand filter with intex sand, it's the newest one 2019/2020 1200GPH. Ive done what instructions said, but when I turn the pulley to filter, sand comes out into the pool, even though I have done a backwash till clear, also the handle/pulley is so hard to pull around and I do compress down the leaver too, feels like the spring is too tight or over sized. Hope someone can help please.

[@irvindeeneriii379]

If you have a intex sand filter you need to get a spider gasket. If you take the entire top of the filter off and loosen the screws the top will come off and the gasket is on the underside. I had to Google spider gasket to find mine it was like 6.00 but the shipping was around 10-15.00 its crazy

[@irvindeeneriii379]

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[@antonioes]

Irvin Deener III what does the spider gasket do?

[@irvindeeneriii379]

@@antonioesit keeps the sand from getting into your pool. Mine did that everytime I switched it from filter to backwash. I took the top of and sure enough the one chamber of the gasket was rotten or bunching up and letting sand thru it

[@MAXED-TRUCKING]

So does it come damaged? Because my pump has been doing this from day one.

[@thegoat1776]

Stop watching when I seen the side of filter housing was burnt

[@ramonkrve]

Is someone shitting in the pool. Thats dirty water. Never have to backwash my filter. Pool is always clean. I only do a backwash because of small stuff in my filter

[@bentleyp4224]

Kig

[@rogerrapp2170]

Two Things, Wheres Fire Marshall Bill, And Always Have 911 on Speed Dial When you Mix Water And Electricity Together, Oh Never mind, Your The Human Ground + - ! 👨‍🚒♥️🚒🚑🏥👩‍🚒

[@moonbeamer4468]

You are using an extension cord? READ THE MANUAL!

[@johnnymoretti]

Nice how you have an electrical cord on the ground, just waiting to fry your children. Any reason why you can't man up and dig a small hole to place a 4x4 post and hang the wiring on that? And what about a grounding wire? Just sayin'......ZAP!!! Ooops. Too late.Oh...and I see you didn't flush your filter and that sight glass afterwards until it was clear (about 10-20 seconds). Now you can simply put sand back into your pool.

[@eveyneller7302]

I have a 16x48 Summer Waves Elite above ground pool and I would like to put the adapter that stops the flow of water on it but I don't know if I will need to order anything else to make it work or not. Would you please tell me what I need besides the adapter itself.

[@dudleydooright]

What a whiny little bitch. Take your crying somewhere else.

[@crkvenazvonahr8668]

The rinse washes the valve and levels the sand 20 second is ok so shut the fuck up

[@g-maChez]

My cord is on the ground, but plugged in high way up chest level on shop wall. Nobody needs a sassy comment. Like the video or move on! See how simple that is???

[@jds6014]

Great video!

[@jessicajilg5948]

Thank you!

[@PinguinX]

hey i gave a bestway steel max pro pool and can't connect the filter hose to the pool because the filter's hose is too large what can i do or what can i buy?

[@doobyboy21]

buy this... Intex Replacement Hose Adapter A w/Collar for Threaded Connection Pumps sold on Amazon