How to Put on a Pool Filter
Most pool filter pumps operate slightly differently from one to another, but most have similar components since they have the same goal. They sit on the outside of your pool and keep its water clean and clear. Most models come preassembled, but you do have to connect them to your pool. Once connected they work automatically after you switch the power on, if properly installed. If you fail to install your pool's filter correctly, you may discover it will not turn on, it will not pump water, or it won't clean the water effectively. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Set the filter pump on the outside of the pool wall near the hose connections. Place it on a flat surface.
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Connect the hoses from the filter pump into the hose connections on the outside of the pool. Pool filter pumps typically have two hoses; one that brings water into the pump and one that takes the filtered water back out to the pool. Some hoses have hose clamps on their ends; tighten these clamps with a screwdriver to secure.
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Open the top of the filter pump to inspect the inside. The filter should sit securely inside.
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Twist the cover on the pump top until tightened securely.
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Fill the pool with water until it reaches at least as high as the hose connections before plugging the filter pump into an electrical outlet.
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Turn the filter pump's power switch on to start pumping water.
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