My pool is cloudy: DIY Change Sand In My Pool Filter.

[@nicholaspullen7261]

I recently moved into a house that has a sand filter on the pool and have zero experience with them. This video is the best video I've seen on changing the sand...clear, concise, and to the point. Thank you for your help!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much.

[@stacyedwards1112]

thank you. I just bought a house with a pool and never have opened a pool for the spring. The label on the sand filter is completely gone so this was very helpful. Also I have a leak in the O ring so I will try to clean and lube it before buying another one. So thanks for not rambling on and on, you made a very simple, easy to follow video!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks. I try to keep it simple and to the point.

[@tracybrislin]

OK this is the best example of how to make a perfect video! Great pace, details, explanations, music was quite all right too! You saved my rear end with this one.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Tracy.

[@henriquechevrand1817]

Why did I even watch this? I don't even own a pool...

[@gravitasonline6760]

Me too.

[@Bcarr122391]

#metoo

[@saratola]

Yup, same here! :D

[@terlorskitch]

You guys are funny

[@rayhoffelt]

ditto

[@carrotbailey]

THANKS HOMIE IM AUTISTIC AND WAS ABLE TO CLEAN MY GRANDMAS POOL ALL BY MYSELF WITH YOUR GUIDE

[@danielchappell6389]

mE ToO

[@adamrasmussen1839]

Haha!!!

[@leeheft5595]

Just wanted to thank you for the very informative, and more so, easy to understand instructions. Being able to actually see into the filter, and just WHAT a "lateral is, helped. While I don't have a multiport connected to the top of the filter, you made this very "user friendly."

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

So glad my video helped.

[@wednesdaywithwendy9526]

Just changed out the laterals in my sand filter. This video showed me everything I needed to know to get it all back together. Thanks!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome. Glad my video helped.

[@jhnctll026]

I liked your presentation the best of five others i have seen. It was clear to understand, and you pointed out some thing others did not show. The music in the back ground compliment the filming. Your peaking voice and audio was also as clear as the water in the final picture.. Thank You.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks John. I try.

[@jackbquick123]

Very informative,, thank you for sharing. I'm new at this and need all the help I can get. You not only showed how to do each thing correctly but more importantly why to do it. Once again thank you and you have a new subscriber. God bless

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome. Glad my video helped.

[@amc2510]

I have to clean my sand filter so I've been watching a lot of videos, I'm nervous. From you I learned to attach a hose to the drain plug and also release the pressure from the pump. Thank you.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@Pamela.B]

FINALLY! a GOOD reason to wear a mask 😷 👍🏻 & good video. Thank you.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks & Thank you for watching!

[@nwinawe]

Best video out there on how to change the sand. Thanks!

[@ThriftyWitch]

I watched it I don't own a pool ... it was very educational and I know quite a few people that have pools that have sand filters

[@kountrytimes6213]

Thank you! This video really helped me. It is one of the best how to videos on KZbin!!!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks Kountrytimes. So glad my video helped.

[@mgeorge26]

Just purchased a house with a large pool that has become my worse enemy as I’ve never owed a pool before. You video is easy to follow & information is spot on, thanks for posting & here’s to hoping my pool comes back to life.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Hope it comes to life also. Thanks for sharing.

[@adamv6753]

Key thing is to have an automatic sweeper and clean your filter as needed. See the pressure after you clean it and when it creeps up clean the filter. As for chlorine, start off with weekly shocking until you get in maintained. Then try to maintain using liquid chlorine. Check chlorine 3 times a week and learn how much you need to add by keeping a history of temperature (avg). Eventually you will be able to upkeep the pool without even measuring chlorine. Of course check the other measurements as well using a 5 way test kit and adjust (usually once a month at most).

[@andrewclodfelter3782]

One of the best videos on this

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. Glad my video could help.

[@SparkyMcBiff]

Great video. About 3 years ago I bought a house with an indoor pool and this spring I noticed that I was getting sand inside the pool almost every day since I opened it. I figured that it was time to change the sand in my filter (300lbs) and this video was just what I needed before I tackled the job. Hopefully the sand that I'm seeing in my pool is because some of the sand has worn down and managed to fit through the tiny holes on the fingers in the filter. If not I may have a cracked finger inside the filter I'm guessing. Still, this video was very helpful and was the perfect education that I needed before I opened everything up. Thanks!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

So glad my video helped. Thanks for sharing that with our KZbin viewers.

[@scottbraxton1517]

Thank you - how could anyone give you a thumbs down - very informative and easy to understand all the best !

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks Scott.

[@jonandthey8894]

Scott Braxton thats what I said people just have a hard time with anyone doing something that is a great job and informative cuz their lives are shit so they try to bring others down with them

[@chrismcgregor927]

Very informative , step by step and easy to understand. thanks from a new first time pool owner.

[@hughatkins]

Excellent video with explanation that is clear as the water at the end!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. Hope my video helped.

[@okc405sfinest]

I dont have a pool. Just wanted to see the before and after

[@zackarynortley3896]

same

[@Problemchild1963]

Very Good detail! I recommend this to anyone who has and who hasn't changed sand before. Some great Tips!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Great tip for the viewers. Thank you for sharing.

[@Printedperformance]

When adding sand, putting about 2 inches of water above the fingers helps cushion them and also cuts down on dust.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Great info. Thanks for sharing that. Now our viewers know.

[@stevenarseneault1972]

At what time do you mean? You mean adding 2 inches of water before sand or add all sand and add two inches of water like in the video?

[@goatdocfilms504]

@@stevenarseneault1972 first add about 2 inches of water (Covering the fingers) then add the sand, then add more water to just above the level of sand.

[@TrusteedeDomenico]

@@goatdocfilms504 I have heard that it reduces the risk of breaking the fingers also

[@goatdocfilms504]

@@TrusteedeDomenico yes it does. the water allows the sand to fill in under the fingers easier

[@pinaraco4436]

Awesome, explanation is crystal clear and easy to follow

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. So it helped out.

[@DukePatientFlow]

Well done. I wish every instructional video was as clear as yours.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks Collin. I try my best.

[@ocaiera]

This is an excellent well put together video, superbly edited and so easy to follow, thank you so much. Really looking forward to the next pool tutorial. btw, you have such a soothing voice, can you please read me a bedtime story every night.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. Glad you liked my video and my soothing voice.

[@jonandthey8894]

ocaiera I agree the problem I have is why 65 knuckle heads would give him a hands down people are just idiots and do things for stupid reasons

[@user-rs1990]

Sand Filters use a special kind of sand for this purpose. Therefore, DO NOT use ordinary Garden Sand.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks for sharing the info. Always good to know what not to do. I only use pool sand for sure.

[@VineyardGHS]

Actually sand is completely Obsolete and if someone still selling you that you live in a place where they don't care about their customers. Pool filter should actually now be packed with miniature glass beads.

[@jamescartelli1273]

Nope

[@noneyourbiddness2566]

@@VineyardGHS ..... lol what is glass made from....AGAIN, BWAHAHAHAAA. SUCKA.

[@derbisenda1330]

None Yourbiddness Everything is made from atoms so shut the fuck up

[@AustralianRacing]

Thanks for video man! Told me EVERYTHING i need to know to feel confident to do my own sand change!!!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Super glad my video helped. You're welcome.

[@brois841]

Excellent video! Loved the step-by-step with the visuals. I recently bought a house with a pool and it has one of these large sand filters. This was instructive in knowing what to do when time comes to replace the sand. Thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad my video could help.

[@grapplerguy2007]

quick tip.cover laterals in water 1/3 and also use 2 bags course sand over top laterals after putting in some water. the course sand is essential

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffbeauchamp2379]

Great video, I just decided to do my filter today because of you tutorial. Thanks!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

YOU'RE WELCOME. HOPE IT WORKS OUT FOR YOU.

[@grasscutter1963]

Awesome job on the video, love the excellent camera shots of the inside of the 𝚃𝚊𝚗𝚔.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks Jay. Yeah don't you hate it when the lighting is bad in videos.

[@PJ-SC]

Great detailed instructions. I’m new to pool maintenance and this will really help! Two thumbs up, 👍 👍 thanks for sharing.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad my video helped.

[@rogeredgar7595]

Thanks! Nice video...I have sand in my pool and have been told to examine the laterals. This would be the next step....thanks a bunch...excellent DIY video...good pace.

[@MrThreewide]

I added water first. I keeps the sand dust down and protects the fingers. Good video!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thats a good idea also.

[@JohnSmith-ve3ro]

I was looking for this comment. Saw someone fill water first then sand wanted to know if it was right

[@MrThreewide]

Done a few of these, adding water keeps the dust down and helps protect the laterals (fingers) on filter from damage. Still want to take caution adding the sand until the level is over the laterals.

[@stevewilliams7956]

Thanks so much for this video. I followed your instructions on my Hayward filter and had it running again before lunchtime. Great jobs, cheers 👍👍

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome! Thanks for the visit.

[@AAmeriican]

sweet this will definitely help for when i get a home with an inground pool when im older ill put this video in my folders to remember how when i need it :D

[@kennethbrady9832]

Great video, very precise and covers alot of steps others fail to mention. Good Job Jonah

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks Kenneth. I try to give as much details because many of our viewer are fist time DIY'rs.

[@haneenalhumaidi7665]

JONAH VLOGS & DIY للالا

[@preteristlab-endtimes5683]

Nicely detailed process and logical. Very helpful. Many thanks. Australia

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

No problem. Enjoy your pool in Australia.

[@suralhilal2012]

Excellent job many thanks for your explenation and dicription,nice and clear steps, highly appreciated.

[@heribertourbina5281]

the company I work for makes silica sand. I always wondered how people used the silica sand for pools, thanks to covid-19 we are buying a pool for 2021 and looking to purchase a sand filter pump and thanks for the how to video

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

No problem. Glad people are buying more pools. This means business is good. Thanks for the visit & stay safe.

[@patpatrick8215]

Johan, Thanks for posting the video on how to change the sand. Very good indeed! Couple of questions, If I may. 1: Where did you find the tubing that you attached the unions to? I have had no luck at Lowes or HomeDepot. 2: Did you use basic primer and pvc cement? 3: If you are in Canada, any issues with the tubing freezing or cracking? Or there days, weeks, and months you have to keep the pump on to ensure no broken parts? Thanks in advance! I will be using your video on correcting an upside down light switch.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome. Hope it works out for you.

[@karenblazingsky1608]

Thank you for this video. I always wondered about the rinse feature. So on a regular basis, should we be putting the filter on rinse after vacuuming and back washing?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

That is correct. You should always vacuum then backwash and then rinse after.

[@mattsmith3792]

instead of using tape, try a 1.5" pvc cap

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks for sharing that. Now our viewers have an option.

[@dirtythirtyallabout]

That works however be careful to remove sand from around the neck of the pipe before placing on. That fitting might get jammed on and not easy to remove cause a crack in the lateral assembly.

[@myliquidthunder]

Great video, full of detail, the best I’ve found! Very helpful

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cwc8979]

Thanks for the video. I have an inground pool and every time I rinse and vacuum the pool and put it back on filter dirt and sand goes into bottom of the pool. Do you think I need to replace the laterals in my sand filter?

[@cwstewartjr1973]

One or more of your lateral lines are broken and sand is going thru it. They arent expensive. Just have to go thru the process of changing the sand so you can change out that broken lateral line. They screw in and out of that hub that is attached to the stand pipe.

[@NickVenture1]

Well explained. Thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome.

[@dagharimohamed5972]

Excellent video , clear and simple Well done

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Many thanks! And thanks for watching.

[@outdoorkayaking6515]

Thank you so much for your video. The backwash works great.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome!So glad my video helped.

[@QuantaviousJones]

Hey great step by step video, but you forgot to show that you MUST put water in the filter before the sand to keep the laterals from crackin from the weight of the sand.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Great idea. Now our viewers know. Thanks for sharing your info.

[@arnoldsalazar5851]

Excellent video, now on to cleaning my filter 👍

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks Arnold. All the best.

[@keithmosaic3703]

what would do if you ran your pool without backwash and rinse because my pool got so dusty after changing sand 😫

[@salderose5210]

Awesome video! Thanks.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're very welcome. Glad my video could help.

[@jimo7593]

Doing this very task as we speak. Using a shop vac is a huge time saver. Also I'm not putting new sand in, im using re-usable fabric balls.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Never heard of reusable fabric balls. I heard glass beads were also great .

[@purparyumi-raimyura-2]

Why am i obsessed with watching pool filters🗿🗿🗿🗿

[@tonyfera]

Beautifully done, Thank you very much I

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you too!

[@nickswebtsv]

Very helpful and detailed! Thank you very much.

[@lisahenderson4281]

Great video, how long did this whole process take you from start to finish, my husband is slow and want to make sure he can do it lol

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

About 2-3n hrs. You can do it! Or should I say "He can do it"!

[@lindadaughdrill9322]

7:43...very good.. explains clearly

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you Linda

[@kateopotato2389]

This video was so helpful. I believe my collar has a stripped screw or something because I think the collar should be “tighter” also my sight glass had sand in it from the previous owner and I can’t figure out how to thoroughly clean it

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

my sight glass a little bit of sand also. it won't harm anything, but I will do a DIY to replace the sight glass soon.

[@steveperalta370]

Thank you. Great video with concise instructions!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. Super glad my video helped

[@jimrock1]

This is fantastic! Thank you! Can you describe the unions and hose you use for the inlet and outlet of the filter. I have a similar set up, except mine is all hard PVC and I am not looking forward to cutting and replacing the pipes for any maintenance. I'd rather have unions like you and hoses so that I can have the flexibility when connecting the filter. Thank you in advance.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Stay tuned for the next DIY. It will show how to do it.

[@anthonyduncan5137]

Try and stick with pvc if you can, the flexible stuff doesn't glue as well as the pvc pipe does.

[@frankwiddifield7520]

To install the unions you would still need to cut pipe and do some minor plumbing.

[@jasonandres8649]

How did you get it so clean after you rinsed it out with the hose? I am unable to turn my filter upside down and dump all the debris out after rinsing

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Once all the sand is out, it should be light enough to turn upside down.

[@dims_the_one4118]

Big thank you !!! I did it myself today following your video !!!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome! So glad my video helped.

[@Chris-vc6bn]

Nice easy job and that saved you some money doing that yourself 👍 sweet

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks 👍, yes you definitely save some money. Thanks for watching.

[@brettconnerley8670]

Love your videos

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks so much Brett.

[@orsonkart9886]

Great video, you deserve a sanding ovation, the results were clear to be seen. lol.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hzchen1313]

detailed and clearly

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you.

[@maryragains8528]

Thank you for this video, took away all my fears of working on this filter!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad my video helped. You're welcome.

[@Nparrinoiv]

You are also supposed to fill it half way with water so you don’t break a finger while filling it up that’s what we tell our customers to do

[@coachsmith-valleycoastrunning]

Thanks for the help!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the visit.

[@vinceviselli3805]

Thanks my man, Tomorrow I will start with my filter 😁

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You can do it!

[@Larry-79]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

YOU'RE WELCOME. HOPE IT WOKED OUT FOR YOU.

[@snarky.conservative9182]

Excellent video, thank you so much!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome. Hope it helped out.

[@AldoRyan]

Great, thorough video!! Thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad you enjoyed it! You're welcome.

[@yeseniajay6889]

Very informative! 👍🏽 will be referencing back to this when we need to clean our filter

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. Im glad my video can help.

[@MrAtrchito]

hello jonah i recently changed my sand to palmetto sand...my pool is balanced and still green..im thinking its the sand i put in..what kind of sand do you use ...any advice thank you

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Hi Alonzo. I use Silica Pool Sand. I heard that glass is even better but I've never tried glass before. You should see a difference 2-3 days.

[@zmoore5555]

If the water is green, most likely its algae. Buy the recommended amount for the size pool you have. Sand filter will not kill or get rid.of algae.

[@uf1978]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@knoxe1]

I used a old pool pump to remove the sand by filling the sand filter to the top with water then sticking the hose down to bottom the pump didn't like it but it was getting dumped anyway

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

As long as it worked out for you. Good job.

[@joffebisk1446]

Do i need to change it if it has turned completely green?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Only if the sand has not been changed in the last 5 yrs.

[@gregmack986]

Thanks for a great video.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

THANKS. HOPE IT HELPED YOU OUT.

[@norbertoferret5945]

Thanks so much for the video , a great one btw

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for watching.

[@imtiazboles7289]

Excellent , you doing good job

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you. Hope it helped out.

[@nearcure]

You made my day l had a broken lateral l change it and it's perfect thank you so much

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome!! Glad you found the problem. You're the first one that had a broken lateral from all my comments.

[@rudycramer225]

Good video! Well explained. Good Job!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks for the kind words. Hope my video helped.

[@Hawaiian4999]

Mahalo Braddah for the tip on the pool filter 🤙🏽

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome braddah. Glad my video helped..

[@zhibolong]

Good video, but your old sand looks super clean, don’t think it’s need to change!

[@spambot7110]

well it fixed the issue right?

[@jonandthey8894]

William Zhang what you dont see is the sand shape it gets round over time and does not grab the particles anymore so it can look brand new and be totally useless

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

@@jonandthey8894 you're correct

[@okieshortriderz]

Excellent job!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching Paul.

[@michaelgr956]

How many gallons is your pool and how many GPH does your filter do an hour?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

It's 17,280 Gallons & 53 GPM.

[@manningfarms-rottweilers3101]

That moment when water is clear you vacuumed and that 1 or 2 leaves floating at the bottom of the deep end. 🤣🤣🤣🤣so tempted to dive in and hand grab them

[@hazemgheith9991]

Thank You. Very helpful.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome! No worries.

[@williamjordan2930]

Very informative, Thank you! 😎

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad to hear that. No problem.

[@Bruhmoment-id5bx]

I have an above ground pool and don’t have a huge filter but I just wanted to watch

[@maccha4243]

Thank you. Great job!

[@stacyedwards1112]

you should do another video about do a shock treatment and how to add chlorine tablets

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you I will do that next video.

[@michaeltrumpower3869]

Thanks for the video! 😁

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

YOU'RE WELCOME. HOPE IT WORKS OUT FOR YOU.

[@shuikeelai4529]

Good Job!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@guilhermesimao6604]

I have a sand filter that have the same sand since 2005 and its crystal clsar

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Wow. Tell us your secret.

[@guilhermesimao6604]

@@jonahvlogsdiy4143 i just dont backwash when i need to normally, because how much more dirt and debris in the filter more microns of particles it filters so normally when pressure is starting to get above 2 bars is when i backwash, also i dont use the products that they recommend because they degrade so much the sand that you wont believe, so thats my secret

[@metalzone2000]

you background song sounds very much like Peter Murphy's "Cuts you up"...... also nice vid! Always wanted to know what is inside a sand pool filter!

[@rodericktasin3831]

What kind of vacuum did you used to suck out the old sand sir???

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I just use a regular shop vac. It does the job well.