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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.
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When do you add DE to a pool?
You add D.E. to a pool when you do a fresh filter clean. You also add D.E. if you have to backwash your pool more than normal. When you backwash the pool it is also dumping the D.E. out so it needs to be replaced to keep the grids covered so the pool can filter properly. Hope it helped
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
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.
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
When vacuming pool set at waste or backwash?
If the pool is really dirty then it is best to set the filter to waste.
Pool chemicals are good pool is cloudy and has green algae?
Make sure the filter is operating properly and not dirty - backwash or bump. If chlorine level is high, that is good but you may want to give the bottom a good scrub while filter is operating
Why Pool won't backwash and creeper won't work?
Potatos dont fly when creepers go into the pool. Hope this helps
What quantity of water is wasted during a swimming pool filter backwash?
29 gallons
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 by cleaning a pool without a pump?
You can set up a siphon hose if your pool is on a hill, otherwise, buy a pump. Hatawa
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.
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 .
