Re: We have a hole in the top ring of our pool how can we...
You might try letting water out to the point where the ring could fall or be pushed over into the remaining water. Then inflate the ring and squeeze a submerged area gently. Look for bubbles.
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There should be a flat edge on the side of one of the bolt holes on the lid. The valve body has a matching flat edge next to one of its bolt holes. Line the two up and you are in the correct position.
You have a hole some where in the top ring. Any pool store has underwater patch kits, they also work above the water too. owner of www.ThePoolToyStore.com
Take a 12 X 12 piece of plastic wrap, wet the pool ring, slide the plastic sheet along until you see the air bubble appear, mark leak with marker pen. Use repair patch. I swear this is better than soapy water!
If you have DE blowing back into the pool with this pool filter, there is really only a couple things that it could be. Either there is a hole in the grid fabrics or the o ring needs to be replaced. If you have checked the grids and don't see anything, it could be a hole that is not visible. You are probably going to have to replace the grid material.
I suppose the pool is already full of water. You could remove some of the water, then use soapy water and a paint brush to find the leak. Bubble blowing liquid is ideal for this. This will be easier on the the outside than on the inside. Once found, you may be able to fix with duct tape. But they sell repair kits that probably work better. Don't use a tire or bike tube patch - those are for rubber.
I hope this helps you, and I hope the kids have fun in the pool this summer!
Al K
Soapy water never worked for me... Pour kids bubbles into a bowl and use a paint brush to spread the bubbles on the top ring. If there is a hole you'll see it begin to blow a bubble where the hole is. patch with vinyl repair kit.
It could be the o-ring on this model. There is a seal on these pool filters that looks like a rubber ring inside the lid. You might need to replace this ring if your pump is leaking here.
First, I don't understand why I could not submit my question when the filter model I have was not listed in the drop-down of models. As I wrote in my question, I had to choose the wrong filter, JUST to get the question submitted. NOTE: This instruction is for Hayward DE filters. Mine is a DE 6000, but I believe the instructions apply to all sizes.
I did solve my question by:
Place the grid manifold upside down on a flat surface. (Holes up, remove the air escape tube first.)
Start with the SMALL filter grid(1 of 8) and insert it in the location hole to the left of the stand pipe inlet. (The LARGE hole in the manifold.)
Continue inserting the remaining 7 filter grids counterclockwise into the location holes, with the tight curl of the grid going toward the center.
The base plate (circular swirl piece) is now worked onto the filter grids, BEING SURE THE "CUT-OUT" FOR THE STANDPIPE ALIGNS WITH LARGE MANIFOLD HOLE, where the standpipe will be.
I found working from the center outward, and giggling the plate as I progressed, the filter grid ends worked their way into place. You'll know it's in place when the plate feels solid and is parallel with the manifold. The filter ends will be in the correct notches and the grids will be symmetrical.
Drop the stainless center rod (with washer and nut in place) through the base plate and into the hole in the center of the manifold.
Holding the assembly together, by pressing the base plate and manifold together (with one finger on the rod), turn filter grid assembly over.
Place washer, and tighten nut, on top of rod. Replace air escape tube and tighten clamp.
Lightly lube the standpipe with Vaseline and place the filter grid assembly into the bottom filter housing.
Lightly coat large "O" ring with Vaseline and place onto top lip of bottom filter housing.
Place filter housing top on top of the filter housing bottom, being sure to create an equal size gap between the 2 pieces.
Place the clamp ring around the seam and tighten both screws until the springs are completely compressed. (There will be a slight gap between the clamp ring halves.)
Fire up the pump, add fresh DE through the skimmer return line to the filter, and enjoy your pool.
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