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Typically you only need to backwash when your filter's PSI is double its starting PSI level. For example, mine starting PSI is between 7 and 12, so when it gets to between 15 and 20 PSI I'll backwash.
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I have an HRS2000 filter how do I vacuum to waste?
1 is waste 3 is backwash 4 is normal
With above ground sand pool filters when you need to vacuum should the pump be on filter position or vacuum to waste?
It should be on filter and don't forget to backwash at least once a week.
Can you put chemicals in the pool while the vacuum is in?
You should not put chemicals in the pool while the vacuum is in. Put the chemicals in and give them a chance to work first. Then you can vacuum and backwash the filter as needed.
Should you keep the backwash open while vacuuming?
No, backwashing is used during the cleaning of the sand, when the pressure has gone up on the filter, or you feel the vacuum is not doing its job that is when you should backwash.
Do you need to bring pool pump and filter indoors?
No , if you have a D.E. filter instead of an older cartridge filter than the D.E. can get pretty messy if when you filter clean , and if you have a backwash when you backwash .
I accidentally vacuumed dirt in my pool using backwash mode instead of waste mode. How do I get the dirt out from under the sand?
There wont be any dirt under the sand. When you vacuum your pool you should do it on filter mode Otherwise you will lose a lot of water for nothing, this would be especially wasteful in the case of a salt water pool. Ofter having vacuumed the pool on filter mode and if the pressure gets too high backwash. after backwash rinse for a minute, then return to filter.
How do you calculate the required pool filter backwash rate in gallons per minute and backwash volume in gallons?
how do i calculate the volumn of backwash in a pool
How do you install a salon backwash unit with vacuum breaker?
Same as any sink. The vacuum breaker installs in the backwash unit. Just plumb in hot & cold, and plumb out a drain line.
When sand filter set on filter water leaks out backwash hose?
It sounds like either your valve is not set completely to "filter" or your valve's seals are degrading. If the valve is completely set to "filter", then either replace the valve, or plug the end of the backwash hose.Here's a good place to look for new backwash filters: http://www.swiftpoolsupplies.com/category/product-list/backwash-valves
Do you backwash your pool before you put chemicals in?
No you only backwash your pool when your filter pressure on your filter is high 30psi and above on most pools. If you backwash your pool be sure to add two scoops of de to your skimmer. If the presure is still high the u need to clean the filter
Where is the backwash knob located on the swimming pool pump?
The "backwash knob" - usually called the handle - is located on top of the filter or just to the side of the filter on a sand filter. They could be on the very bottom of the filter or to one side of the filter but never on the pump. The filter is the large tank.
When you vacuum-backwash-rinse why do dirt particles come out of the water returns?
If dirt returns to the pool while you are vacuuming, it means there is a hole or broken item in the filter. If filter is a cartridge filter the could be a hole in the cartridge. DE filter, hole in filter fabric or broken plastic manifold. Sand filter - broken plastic fitting maybe.
