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Why does sand filter keep backwashing when dial is turned to filter?
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∙ 12y ago
Sounds like top of filter is broken. There is a spider gasket inside there to separate all the different chambers. Is it backwashing at full force or just a little?
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∙ 12y ago
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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.
How do you remove laundry detergent from swimming pool?
keep scooping, backwashing, scooping, backwashing. It has taken us all week to get rid of arm and hammer laundry deterent from our pool. Thought it was baking soda.
Is it safe to keep filter turned off all the time except when you decide to use it?
That depends on where the pool is situated. There is a minumum amount of time that a filter needs to run to keep water clean.
When was Keep It Turned On created?
Keep It Turned On was created on 2001-12-03.
What is the number you dial before you dial a number in Australia if you want to keep your number private?
In Australia, dial 1831 to block transmission of your Caller ID on a per-call basis.
When was Keep It Turned On - song - created?
Keep It Turned On - song - was created on 2002-02-27.
Does pool sand wear out and need to be changed?
Yes it does. I've replaced my sand twice in 12 years. But I know others who have not. Depends on the amount of debri it has to remove and what type. I have too many nearby trees. I knew my sand was finished when the back pressure got so high it blew out the skimmer basket when it turned off. Replacing the sand takes a couple of hours. Good luck. Sand needs to be replaced every three to five years. Proper backwashing and treatment with a sand revitalizer will keep your filter working efficiently throughout the sand's useful lifecycle.
Do you have OCD if you keep checking to see if you turned of a sink or turned off lights?
No.. but u do have OCD if you keep checking if all the light bulbs are turned exactly 36 degrees to the right
Can algaecide damage pool liner?
Let me say, I have never had a problem with any treated water coming from a pool that went onto the grass or sprayed on the trees or flowers. In fact, the lawn was greener and grew faster where the water was discharged from the pool after heavy rain to lower the water level or backwashing the filter to keep the pool water clean.
What are the step by step instructions for backwashing a pool?
These are the instructions for backwashing a sand filter(1) stop the pool filter if it is going(2) empty out the leaf basket and the Hair filter so that there is no obstruction before the pump.(3)Turn the lever on the top of the sand filter from the filter position to the backwash position, usually in the opposite direction. You will note a clear bubble some where near the multi port control on the top of the sand filter, keep an eye on this once the backwash has started(4) switch the pump on. You will note water rushing around in the clear bubble. at firs the water will be clean then it will turn dirty when it clears up again let it run for another minute or so then turn of the pump.(5) now turn the lever on the top of the sand filter to rinse. once again you will notice the bubble get a title cloudy when it is clear let it run another 30 seconds and turn the pump of again.(6) Now turn the lever on top of the sand filter back to its original position which should be filter. and its all done.Some systems do not have the observation bubble. with these if you can see the backwash water go to waste keep an eye on it instead. or just wait til you loose about 100mm / 4" from the top of the pool.there is a possibility of getting a little cloudy water coming back into the pool after this, don't worry about it it will soon settle down and it only indicates that the rinse wasn't quite long enough.
Can detergents keep small particles suspended in the oil so that the filter can filter them out?
Yes.
How do you get sand out of filter?
pull the filter out and hose it off, replace the filter, if you vaccum your pool more frequently it should help keep the filter cleaner
