How to clean an Intex sand filter pump
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- When just backwashing isn't enough to keep your swimming pool running smoothly.
This video shows you how clean out the leaf trap and the pump's impeller to make sure you have good water flow / pressure going through your pump / filter.
Thank you! I spent 3 hours pulling my hair out and taking everything apart to figure out why I kept getting a low flow warning. Turned out I forgot to put back the gasket on the impeller plate @5:51. Glade I found your video. You saved whats left of my sanity lol
Thank you that really helped. Mine was so clogged with hair and junk. I haven’t cleaned it out like that for three years. I Didn’t know to take the screws apart and clean that one section. Thank you so much
Thumbs UP on your great video. I was going nuts trying to figure out why my pump didnt have that strong return as it first did when I got it. I done two backwashes and rinse and still couldnt get it. Well after seeing your video, I done what you show in the vid and YES !!! There was my problem... I cleard the impeller and all was right. Strong return. I'm once again happy thanks to you. Big ol Hug and Handshake for ya guy.... Thanks again.
Lol, LOVE the bloopers at the end.
Thanks for sharing!! Learned a lot about our new sand pump. Appreciate it!!
Thanks! I really didn't want to take the pump apart, but your video showed how easy it was. Found pine needles and hair clumped inside the impeller. Cleaned it out and the pump is back to full song! And power. Thanks again!
You need to add Vaseline to all the seals to prevent water seeping out. It does NOT damage the silicon 'O 'rings, as has been suggested on various CZcams videos. It is recommended by Intex.
Any advice for the screws not sealing tightly?
I have a policy of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. I've no idea, but it sounds like you've accidentally lost an O ring?
geoffphuket no it’s on the control center next to the filter that holds the filter on. Sorry, very bad with the terms of the unit. The piece he unscrewed in the video that has 8 screws sealing it. I unscrewed it to clean it and now the screws don’t tighten all the way. So it’s leaking and the machine can’t run without it sealed. I tried the trick of putting a toothpick in and then the screw and it made one of them tight. I’m going to see if that works
You have got the locating notch in the correct position? It didn't need toothpicks during manufacture... And it certainly doesn't now!
geoffphuket yes it was in the right position. Once I installed it after the winter it started leaking a little
Thanks for the video. You helped me prime my sand filter pump thanks to this.
Those nuts can EASILY strip out the plastic in the back of those screws. I would suggest placing your pump in some shade, to limit the UV damage to the plastic.
Thank you for making this video. I appreciate you.
You may of had saved me over $100!
Thank you for this video! Helped me out a lot
My pump motor is leaking from the part where you take off the 8 screws. Any clue what could be the cause?
Wow, thank YOU! IM NEVER had mine apart since new, 3 years, but what about the sand. Do you have a video on that?
Use powdered glass, not sand. It's not cheap, but worth paying the extra for and never needs replacing
Awesome tutorial… thank you! 🙏🏼
Hello when you took off the 8 screws, there was a black rubber washer. I contacted Intex customer service and they do not have the part number. They suggested that I buy another pump. My pump is 2 years old and just needs a rubber seal. Do you happen to know the part number?
Perfect thku thats exactly what i needed to do and my initial problem is sorted. Cheers
Just lean the pump on its back to avoid the pulley from falling out while reassembling
I opened my pump up to clean it and now it won’t seal back tight with the screws... any advice?
Same
Make sure the cover is lined up correctly. There is a flat side that goes either to the top or bottom.
First time I see the impeller of an Intex sand filter, just was curious. ;) Why not putting a fine nylon mesh in the strainer basket, saves you time taking the pump apart.
Yeah, that's a good idea.
So far I haven't had any trouble with my impeller getting dirty, the strainer on the outlet and the leaf basket have done their jobs, but if that changes, definitely something to consider.
Thanks for the idea.
You're welcome. I put a fine mesh over my skimmer basket, which is basically the same although the Intex skimmer by design has a lot of water passing the basket going directly into the outlet and into my filter cartridge. But hey, every bit of debris trapped before the filter helps.
So you never finished the video. What if now you still have poor flow going back into the pool?
Awesome! This helped me a lot buddy! Thank you
Maybe someone can advise. New Flowclear pump and working fine … until I screwed up today. Turned the pump on and went to the pool store. Came back and realized it was running on CLOSED (X) setting. It has low pressure and not good pressure on the inlets A and B but good inflow pressure. It is a sand pump. Any suggestions sure sure sure appreciated. Thanks if you can give me any ideas.
I am having water pouring out of the connection between the pre filter connection and the motor…. Any ideas?? I’ve cleaned all the parts off
Thanks! this is helpful!
I am in desperate need of some advice. I know different years the pumps were made differently. We recently bought a 2014 model of this pump and it will NOT STAY PRIMED!! I've tried all of this and noticed the cap you pulled off of from in front of the impeller we DONT HAVE! could it be possible my year didn't come with that piece?
Thanks for a video so well done!
What editing software are you using? Also great video!
What’s the name of the screwdriver you are using? That thing is awesome changing from flat head to Phillips on press of a button.
Why after I turned off my pump cleaned out the basket and turned it back on to brown water come out the jet?
Very good video, thanks.
There is no debi going into the left basket at all , but am getting sand in my pool when it comes on and it is set on the timmer ? how do i fix this it is a new pump ?
My pump leaks under the pump/ leaf trap basket connection . Any ideas
Just bought a house that had one of these pools and pumps. Took off the impellar cover and there was no rubber gasket on the impellar. I cant find this pump or parts for it other than amazon but none of the replacement parts show an impellar gasket. So Im thinking this impellar isnt working correctly. But I also need to find the parts. Any links you can provide?
Hello I am dealing with the same issue as you were. Did you ever.get a part number from Intex? I tried to reach out to them but they suggested that I buy a new pump lol! The rubber gasket is worn out and causing my pump to leak.
@@DimasMacias-lf5mi no, I ended up having to buy a new pump though anyway because I used a drill to tighten the impeller cover and I didn't realize how easily it stripped the plastic screw holes.
Do you by any chance know what the part that you took off with all of the screws is called? Mine got a crack and I need to replace it.
Did you ever figure what it's called? I too need to replace mine now XD
Hey! That dog doesn't have any pants on.
Where can I find a shatt seal on my intex sand filter
I did this and when I put it back together, its leaking pretty good from the bottom of the impeller housing. The screws are all tight, but that "flywheel" type piece, is there a certain way that goes back in? Looks like it could go above or below the notch on the lid. Any help?
I'm having the same issue. My black o ring is worn out but I cant figure out which one to buy
Try wrapping in plumber's tape
I add plumber tape and still leaking in the bottom any info on fix would be great thanks
When you take the skimmer basket and unscrew the front of the motor there is a black o-ring on the front of the plastic piece that comes out. Any idea what its called. Mine is stretched out and leaking. I cant figure out how to order one
www.intexcorp.com/replacement-parts/krystal-clear-filtration-sanitation/
They do not sell that o ring on the Intex site. I also ordered a kit that supposedly came with all of the replacement o rings and washers and it wasn’t in there either. They only show the parts for outside of the motor compartment. So frustrating!
My rubber seal is damaged as well. I can't get.any support from Intex. Did you ever.find out where to get a replacement?
What's the part called next to the pressures gauge where it's a little clear tube with water mine is green and cant get it cleaned ever.
goatxterror sight glass
Do both parts of impeller spin or just the center.
Lol...outtakes were great. So me lol
What is that round steering wheel looking piece sitting on the wooden base for? The guy who put my pump together has it sitting next to the pump and I d9nt know what it's for...
It's for when you change clean/add sand to your sand filter it holds the propellers straight. Then you remove it and put the valve top on it.
For putting sand in filter
Hello. Thanks for your video. Does anyone has an idea where I can find a pump diffuser gasket ? (the gasket at 5:01). Or the dimensions of th gasket ? I lost mine and Intex does not seem to sell it... Thanks
Mines missing also
Hello, does anyone know what gasket or ring is on the yellow thing at 5:12 of video. I need to change it but can't see anywhere what the item number is. Thank you in advance
Hello did you ever find out the part number for your gasket seal on the impeller? I am dealing with the same issue and can not get any lead with Intex.
@@DimasMacias-lf5mi any updates on your end? mine is damaged as well and i need a new one. thanks
OMG HELP PLEASE! Anyone know where I can get a replacement one of the kinda flower shaped cream plastic thing that’s inside the motor, the bit that comes off with an o ring at 5:10 my dad took our motor apart and has lost it, what even is it!!!
Did you ever find a replacement?
Karissa Ann Taborn unfortunately not we just bought a whole new pump, contacting intex we found out the motor is not under warranty and they don’t stock the parts, a friend offered to 3D print if we could find specs but to no avail, I. Found out the missing piece just diverted water it probably would have caused too much damage but definitely a slow leak
My pump motor just hums when I turn it on. Any advice?
Same here
Take the cover off the pump motor. There are 4 wires coming out of motor and a ground wire that come into electrical box. Disconnect those 4 wires and pull off box. On the left of motor there is a fan. Pull the snap ring off and try to turn shaft. Most likel its rusted up a bit.
Took mine off now it leaks
When i backwash, sand goes put het help
One of the values is not on in your tank