Sand Filter for above ground pool: Bestway

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[yiselvasquez]

Dale… idk if you’re going to see this, but you just helped a Dominican lady in NJ realize that her pool was set up wrong by some guy her sister paid to do it! Later on today I’m going back there and switch things up! No wonder my pressure has always been so bad & low. We have 1 outlet & 2 inlets. 😮‍💨😭 Thank you for explaining everything so clearly. Your videos are wonderful .

[christinaclevenger]

There were 2 packages of filtration balls that came with our pool..they worked great until 6 weeks into summer once the water started to turn cloudy I never could get it clear again. Next year we're trying sand sounds very low maintenance to me and worth it! Thanks for the very informative videos... wish I found them sooner!!

[KevW-zz]

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.

[globeubf]

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.

[Bopper]

Thanks for the thorough video! You make it look so easy! Let’s hope I don’t mess up 😂.

[lorinabroda]

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.

[jwhaley]

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!

[jasonsm]

Thank you for this video. Read the instructions, but this was more easier. Do you have a video on how to maintain this system? How often do I need to change the sand out? Thank you again.

[silkek]

Thanks for your videos they’ve been a great help over the past 2 seasons.
We have an issue with the water inlet hose popping off when we connect the Bestway Vacuum to it. We already have bought hose holders that keep the hoses from slipping down outside on the pool and we’ve bought better hose spammers if that’s the word. But I think it’s the movement from the vacuum that wriggles the hose of. Any ideas? Ta

[anaayala]

How do you take the lid off? Just unscrew it?

[lynds]

Can you do a video on how to clean out the filter basket? Or am I missing one you already have? Thank you!

[ShiemandNikki]

Used the pump that came with the pool once. Ordered this upgrade the next day! You are my set up guide! Thanks a lot!👍🏾

[sday]

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

[gerrykline]

Question? I installed the Besway skimmer. How does one remove the “T-splitter “ on the outside of the pool thus dedicating the filter vacuum pressure pull from single “skimmer” hose line. I’m aware of the little black plug for the inside of the pool, but there is plugged line hose that will affect the suction performance as there is partial air and water in the unused second “b” side line. Also if one where to use little shorter hoses to the pump will this also increase suction and performance, creating less distance for the pump to work. I’m working with the 1500 pump nom, but ordered the 3000. My setup is the 18’x48”

[codyarnold]

What adapter are you using for the return hose? I just bought an Intex sand pump and everything matched up except for the return hose. I bought the only adapter they had at Lowe's but it was too small.

[gerrykline]

What chemicals are you putting into the pool, amounts and frequency. Any pool vacs recommended?

[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

[SFlores]

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

[ricardoavila]

How often do you change the sand on the filter pump