I HAVE A HAYWARD 1.5 HP PUMP AND E200 SAND FILTER I KNOW 1 OF THE LATERALS ARE BAD BECAUSE IT SPITS SAND BACK IN POOL BUT WHEN I TRY TO VACUM OR BACK WASH THERE SEEMS NOT TO BE ANY PRESSURE TO DO OR VERY LITTLE FLOW THROW VACUM

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Lennox H. · Accepted Answer

Hi, You may need to do a thorough backwash or the sand in the filter is old and needs to be replaced along with any broken lateral(s). You may also want to inspect your pump to make sure nothing is clogging it.

Question Regarding: Hayward Lateral Assembly with Pipe for Pro Series, E-Series, SandMaster- SX180DA

I HAVE A HAYWARD 1.5 HP PUMP AND E200 SAND FILTER I KNOW 1 OF THE LATERALS ARE BAD BECAUSE IT SPITS SAND BACK IN POOL BUT WHEN I TRY TO VACUM OR BACK WASH THERE SEEMS NOT TO BE ANY PRESSURE TO DO OR VERY LITTLE FLOW THROW VACUM