How do you properly backwash a pool?

Answer 1

First, you don't need to backwash a pump but you might need to backwash the filter - depending on what type of filter you have.

All of the Intex above ground pools (that I am aware of) use a cartridge style filter. Cartridge filters are designed to be taken out and cleaned (or simply replaced) rather than backwashed (like a sand or DE filter).

Just follow the manufacturers instructions regarding cleaning and replacement.

For more information, take a look at the Intex pump/filter website (http://www.intexstore.com/shop/shopdisplaysubcat.asp?id=2&cat=Filter+and+Cartridges&menutab=accessories)

Hope this helps...

New HeadlineWe take ours out and clean it with the garden hose. Usually does the trick, if not, just replace it with a new one. We usually stock up with about 6 or so at the beginning of the season.

Answer 2

From what i know. If you have an inground pool you should have a filter that has settings on the top for instance (filter,backwash,closed,rinse,ect.)what you need to do is check to see if you have these options if you do what you want to do is (always remember to shut off power before switching functions).Switch to backwash then turn on and let backwash for about 3 to five minutes. you may need to add more water. once you have done that then turn the power off again switch to rinse run about 2 minutes turn off switch back to filter. this should get all debree out of the filter. Also you should have a gauge on the filter the lower the number is better but when it reaches about 20-25 psi it is definetly time to backwash.However backwashing more frequent does not hurt a thing.

Answer 3

Technically, you don't backwash the pool, you backwash the filter. This is assuming you have a sand or DE filter. The filter valve should have a backwash setting. Turn off the pump, set the filter to backwash, and turn on the pump unitl the water runs reasonably clear.

Answer 4

You need to backwash only when your pump pressure is 15 or 20 psi above the normal pressure rate.

To backwash

1. Turn OFF the pool pump.
2. Turn pool control handle to "backwash"
3. Turn ON the pool pump. Watch for the dirty water to flow until it becomes clear. (Most filters have a clear bubble on the side that allows you to see the water as it flows out of the system)
4. Turn OFF the pool pump.
5. turn the handle to rinse
6. start the pump again for about 10 seconds or until the water in the bubble is clear.
7. Turn the pump of again.
8. Return the filter handle back to the filter position.
9. Start the pump up again
10. check that the pressure in the gauge has dropped considerably and if it has you once again have a clean filter until the pressure builds up again.

Note : When you backwash a filter, you drain allot of water from your pool.

According to my directions: Let water turn dirty and then clear up and no longer than 3 minutes. And after every vacuuming.

Answer 5

By turning on ur time clock and then pull the black t shaped handle up that is next to ur filter. Then if u don't want a mess in your back yard then connect a backwash hose to the street. Then when ur finish push lever down once water comes out clear. Then go to ur skimmer n add two scoops of de.

Answer 6

1. sand filter: turn off power to pump, move pump valve to backwash, turn power back on and let run for 2-3 minutes.

2. turn off power to pump, move pump valve to rinse, turn power back on and let run for 1-2 minutes.

3. turn off power to pump, move pump valve back to filter, turn power back on.

Answer 7

there are a few possibilities, depending on what kind of filter you have:

if you have a:

- small filter about 2 feet tall, shaped like a cylinder, it's a CARTRIDGE FILTER and can be cleaned by first closing the suction and return valves, and removing the cartridge, and rinsing with a water hose.

- SAND FILTER(identified by its large rounded shape and a spider valve that has 6 settings). turn all pumps off. turn valve clockwise to "backwash". turn on main pump. wait until the sight glass is clear. turn off pump. turn valve clockwise to "rinse" or "rince". turn on pump for 10 seconds, then turn off again. turn valve clockwise to filter. turn pump on, and you're finished.

i've never seen a DE filter on an above-ground pool, so i won't go into those steps.

Answer 8

You back wash a pool filter not a pool pump. Read your manual. Call the pool store with the brand of filter and back wash valve that you have and they will advise.