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By James Allen

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Jennifer of Wilton, Iowa:
I have a doughboy above pool and I changed the sand in the pump, I added water to the pump as I am suppose to and know I have the pump pumping sand back into the pool. I have done this 2 different time and still the same problem. Is there something I am missing? Can you PLEASE help me with this problem?

Gee, I used to work on pools. Hundred�s of �em. But not the filters.

1)Double-check the instructions to be sure all the valves are positioned properly. A valve askew on the back-flush branch with the waste port closed might cause a problem.

2)Do you have the right kind of filter media in place? If there is multiple media, sequence is important (gives you an idea of how out of date I am!).

3)Call the filter manufacturer or check their web site. This usually will get the right answers, often for free.

4)Call the installer.

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James Allen is a General Contractor, trained as a tile setter, and specializing in bathroom and kitchen renovation. He celebrates 27 years in business in 2004.

September 5 2008

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