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What causes water to flow out of the pool filter backwash when pump is on and not on backflush?
Replace the spider gasket inside the filter valve. This is simple to do and should be done every couple of years, especially if you have an in-line chlorinator or if you add chlorine through your skimmer. Make sure you grease the gasket with silicon before you install it.
To keep this from happening, make sure you have a check valve installed between the filter and the chlorinator or use a floater to chlorinate your pool.
What else can I help you with?
Will a filter system remove the sulfur smell out of water?
A water filter system will remove the sulfur smell by reducing the hydrogen sulfide that causes it. There are 4 different types of water filters: distiller, reverse osmosis, backwash and activated carbon water filters.
When sand filter set on filter water leaks out backwash hose?
It sounds like either your valve is not set completely to "filter" or your valve's seals are degrading. If the valve is completely set to "filter", then either replace the valve, or plug the end of the backwash hose.Here's a good place to look for new backwash filters: http://www.swiftpoolsupplies.com/category/product-list/backwash-valves
How much water is lost when you backwash a filter?
Could be up to 300 gal.
What quantity of water is wasted during a swimming pool filter backwash?
29 gallons
Should water always be coming out of the jets when pump is running?
No, not if the filter is set to backwash or waste.
What causes dirty water to jet stream after backwashing?
Dirty water jet streaming after backwashing could be caused by a clogged or malfunctioning backwash valve, an incorrect setting on the filter valve, or a high pressure in the system. It may also indicate a problem with the filter media or a need for additional filter maintenance.
Why Backwash a pool?
All swimming pools with a pump and filter should have a back wash system. You must back wash your swimming pool filter when indicated by the pressure gauge on your filter. ANSWER 2:: Cartridge filters have no means to back wash. These filters must be broken down and cleaned manually. K
What does backwashing a pool do?
You can backwash certain types of filters. You force water backwars through filter to release particles trapped by filter in its normal forward flow of water.
Your swimming pool in filter position but is still aloowing water to backwash from pool?
You may have to check the seals in the multyport on top of the sand filter.
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
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 if pool filter doesn't have a handle for backwash or waste?
If a pool filter doesn't have a handle for backwash or waste, it may be equipped with a different type of valve or mechanism for controlling water flow. In such cases, you might need to refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper maintenance and cleaning procedures. It's essential to ensure the filter is cleaned regularly to maintain optimal performance. If needed, consider upgrading to a filter with backwash capabilities for easier maintenance.
