How to connect the hoses on your aquapro
sand filter system

Learn how to connect the three different hoses on your AquaPro Sand Filter System.

The following article will describe how to connect the three hoses included with your AquaPro Sand Filter System.

The following article will describe and illustrate how to connect the three hoses included with your AquaPro Sand Filter System.

For instructions on connecting the hoses on an Hayward Sand Filter System, please follow this step-by-step guide - How To Connect The Hoses On Your Sand Filter System

For instructions on connecting the hoses on an Hydrotools Sand Filter System, please follow this step-by-step guide - How To Connect The Hoses On Your Hydrotools Sand Filter System

Scroll through the images below to view the step-by-step process of installing your filter's hoses.

Connecting hoses on aquapro sand filter step 1

Step 1 - Scroll through the steps by clicking on the arrow in each image.

Apply teflon tape to the threads of one of the Barbed Hose Fittings.

Step 2

Insert the Barbed Hose Fitting into the internal threads of the Union Adapter located on the strainer housing (front of pump).

Step 3

Slide one end of the 6ft Hose over the Barbed Hose Fitting and secure it using a Hose Clamp.

Step 4

Attach the other end of the 6ft Hose to your thru-wall skimmer's hose adapter using a hose clamp. Installation of the first filter hose is complete.

Step 5

Locate the port on your 7-Way Top Mount Valve that says "PUMP".

Step 6

Apply teflon tape to the threads of the High Pressure Hose Adapter Fitting.

Step 7

Insert and screw the High Pressure Hose Adapter Fitting into the port labeled "PUMP".

Step 8

Identify your High Pressure Pump to Filter Hose Assembly. The Union Nut on the hose assembly must be at the top.

Step 9

Locate the O-ring for the High Pressure Pump to Filter Hose Assembly (found in accessories bag).

Step 10

Insert the O-ring into the grove on the union side of your High Pressure Pump to Filter Hose Assembly.

Step 11

Attach your High Pressure Pump to Filter Hose Assembly to the High Pressure Hose Adapter Fitting.

Step 12

Apply teflon tape to the male threads of the other end of your High Pressure Hose.

Step 13

Locate the additonal Union Adapter Kit with O-Ring.

Step 14

Attach the additonal Union Adapter Kit with O-Ring to the male threads of your High Pressure Hose.

Step 15

Attach the Union Adapter Kit on the end of your High Pressure Hose to the top of your pump.

Step 16

The installation of your second filter hose is complete.

Step 17

Locate the port of your 7-Way Top Mount Valve that says "RETURN".

Step 18

Locate an additonal Barbed Hose Fitting and apply teflon tape to the threads.

Step 19

Insert the Barbed Hose Fitting into the port labeled "RETURN".

Step 20

Slide one end of the 6ft Hose over the Barbed Hose Fitting and secure it using a Hose Clamp.

Step 21

Attach the other end of the 6ft Hose to your return jet's hose adapter using a hose clamp. Installation of the final hose is complete.

Scroll through the images below to view the step-by-step process of installing your filter's hoses.

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Step 1

Apply teflon tape to the threads of one of the Barbed Hose Fittings.