Do you rinse sand then backwash?

What are the 6 position on your hayward sand filter?

Filter, winter, closed, backwash, rinse, waste

Why is your pool draining when the pumps are on?

Your sand filter multihead is either in the backwash, rinse, or waste position. Move it to the filtration position.

When do you back flush a pool?

I have a backwash setting on my sand filter. You can also add a sand cleaner in the bottom skimmer of the pump. After backwashing, it is recommended that you also rinse the head.

What does the rinse cycle do during backwash?

The rinse cycle clears the cloudy water out of the system after bacwashing.

Why is it important to rinse a sand filter after backwashing?

Because dirt and small sand will pass through the filter the first time it is run after backwashing. By rinsing you are sending that debris, which could cloud your pool, out of the backwash port instead of back into the pool.

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.

What is the proper order and settings for the valve to back flush a DE filter?

"BACKWASH" THEN RINSE THEN FILTER.K

When you vacuum dead algae from pool to waste more return when filtering with sand filter Do you need to replace sand?

Nope, Just as long as you turn your dial to backwash , waste and then rinse, You shouldn't have a problem. Watson's told me the filter sand should be good until 7 or so years. Until you cannot see any sand in the glass part on your filter, you should have it replaced.

Pool skimmer not working?

Empty the skimmer baskets and the basket that's attached to the pump. Then backwash and rinse the filter.

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.

How do you backwash a regular pool not a de or sand?

Backwashing is done to clean the filter media in sand and DE systems. Cartridge filter systems don't have a "backwash" provision. You just remove the cartridges and wash off the dirt and debris with a hose.

Do you plug in a hose somewhere before setting to back wash an in ground pool?

Notnormally You may have to top up the water a bit because the back wash process tends to lower the water level of the pool a bit bit no hoses need to be plugged in anywhere as the backwash system is part of the filtration set up. Below I have put in backwash instructions---- back-washing a sand filter sand filter with amultiport valve # Turn of the pump# while pressing down on valve handle, turn it from the FILTER to the BACKWASH position # start the pump # usually there is a clear bubble on or near the multiport valve. it shows the condition of the water. at first the water in it will look dirty when it clears up, turn of the pump.# Turn multiport valve handle to RINSE and Run it rinse for about 30 seconds seconds. # Turn off the pump then move the multiport valve handle to FILTER position # Turn pump back on and note lower pressure. ----Back washing a D.E. filter with a multiport valve; # Turn of the pump# while pressing down on valve handle, turn it from the FILTER to the BACKWASH position # Start the pump# Let the water run for 2 - 3 minutes or until it runs clear. Turn of the pump.# Turn multiport valve handle to RINSE and Run it rinse for about 5 to10 seconds. Turn of the pump.# Move the handle to BACKWASH. Turn on pump again until water runs clear. do this about 3 - 4 times, going from backwash to rinse, Backwash & Rinse, to ensure a thorough backwash. # Turn of the motor and move multiport valve handle back to the FILTER position # Turn pump back on# Add 1 lb D.E. powder per 10 sq ft of filter area. Check on the filter tank. ----