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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
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What chemicals do you put in your pool after you fill it with water?
People use salt, bromine, chlorine, and other assorted chemicals
How do I know the amount of swimming pool chemicals I need for my home swimming pool?
You will need to add an amount of chemicals that is proportional to the size of your pool. The containers of the chemicals should tell you how much to add for the size of pool you have. It might be better if you take a sample of water to a local pool supply store, so that they can tell you exactly what you need for your specific pool. http://www.ehow.com/about_5390392_chemicals-put-new-pool.html
Should you put chemicals in your pool first or skim and vacuum first?
It's always better to skim and vacuum first, then balance the chemicals
What type of chemicals should I use to clean my pool?
Chlorine is what is usually put in pools to keep them clean and to kill the bacteria living there. http://www.ehow.com/list_6709916_chemicals-do-need-pool_.html
What chemicals are used to start up a salt water system pool once pool is filled?
That depends on the water you put in> It may be a good idea to take a sample of water to the pool shop and get it tested Explain what you are doing the sise of the pool etc and they will tell you what you need to get the water balance right. You will need cyanuric acid or stabilizer to maintain you chlorine levels.
Do you shock a pool or backwash pool first?
Backwash first then shock. If you shock and then backwash you will be throwing away the shock you just put.
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.
How do you know when you need new sand in a Hayward filter for an inground pool?
Depending on the size of the pool and the size of the filter and the amount of times you have to backwash, also if you have had a lot of rain then you may need to backwash more than usual. If you put the pool in and the filter and you know how old the sand is, if you are backwashing more than usual,change the sand. Also before you backwash check the pressure of the water going back into the pool, then backwash check the pressure again the pressure should for any size hayward pump push your hand away if it does not then change your sand.
What chemicals do you use when someone throws up in the pool?
You don't put chemicals in a pool, if someone threw up in a pool, wouldn't someone clean the pool? I mean seriously.
How long after plastering a pool can you add chemicals?
as soon as you put the water in you can ad chemicals to it
What time of day do you put the pool cover on?
at night before u go 2 bed Or The pool cover , I think, would be on when the pool is not in use. Also, the cover should be off for a period of the day after you add chemicals to the water. The water needs to "gas off" after the addition of chemicals. k
What chemicals do you put in your pool after you fill it with water?
People use salt, bromine, chlorine, and other assorted chemicals
Can you put fish in your swiming pool?
No the chemicals used to sanatize the water will kill them
My backwash pool valve will not fully close. Can pine needles get inside?
Mine did the same. The rubber gasket under the valve knob had become messed up. I unscrewed the valve and put the gasket back in place. My local pool place says this happens alot when you turn the valve from backwash to filter while the pump is running.
When to backwash a pool without a pressure gauge?
sometime they dont be cleaning the pools out but they need to start i mean like that is nasty if its already clean then put a cover over it
How do I know the amount of swimming pool chemicals I need for my home swimming pool?
You will need to add an amount of chemicals that is proportional to the size of your pool. The containers of the chemicals should tell you how much to add for the size of pool you have. It might be better if you take a sample of water to a local pool supply store, so that they can tell you exactly what you need for your specific pool. http://www.ehow.com/about_5390392_chemicals-put-new-pool.html
Should you put chemicals in your pool first or skim and vacuum first?
It's always better to skim and vacuum first, then balance the chemicals
