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I use the bagged, blue roller-ring vacuum that uses a hose into the skimmer drain with a reverse suction--and at least with my system and pump/filter, I set the filter to WASTE--it bypasses the DE filters. There's lots of lost waste water, moreso than even backwashing, so I do it sparingly.
Leave your filter on the setting "Filter",when you go to vacuum your pool, you need to shut the your pump off,via the timer, there will be a handle where either next to the pump or next to the filter where you will see on the PVC pipes marked "skimmer" and "main drain" or "pool drain" turn the handle towards the main drain or pool drain and this will shut off your drain at the bottom of the pool, thus creating more suction in your skimmer which makes it easier to vacuum your pool out!
** First ans. not a very good explaination by an inexperienced homeowner...
Second ans. hum..... how are you going to vac the pool with the pump off? You did not tell us to trun on the pump again once you "hooked" things up. Both are a waste of water. Not all pools are set up explaining or identifying pipes or valve and what they control.
Leave the back wash valve or sometimes called the rotor valve in the "filter" position because what you are going to vac is minor stuff not debris. You want the filter to filter out the dirt before returning it to the pool. Once you have vaced the pool then determine if you need to back wash the filter and do so if needed or wait until the gage on the filter tells you that the filter is getting dirty with higher readings on the gage.
What else can I help you with?
When inground pool is running on filter is the drain open or closed?
Closed
What would you have to do if the liner in your inground pool is filled with rainwater?
Filter it then swim in it.
Can you keep an inground pool clear and blue without a running filter mine is broken?
NO!
How do you change a vinyl inground chlorine sand filter pool to a salt?
Need to rephrase question.
Does Justin Bieber have a inground pool or a above ground pool?
Justin Bieber has a inground pool
How do you filter out rainwater from an inground pool?
The rainwater will be treated by the chlorine in the pool and you may have to adjust the chlorine levels. See the related link for more information.
How can I find a leak in an inground pool?
To find a leak in an inground pool, you can conduct a simple bucket test. Fill a bucket with pool water and place it on the pool steps. Mark the water level inside the bucket and the pool water level. After 24 hours, compare the two levels. If the pool water level has dropped more than the bucket water level, there may be a leak in the pool. You can also inspect the pool equipment, check for wet spots around the pool, and hire a professional leak detection service for further assistance.
How much de do you need for a 18x36 inground pool filter?
The amount of DE (diatomaceous earth) needed for an 18x36 inground pool filter typically ranges from 1 to 2 pounds per square foot of the filter's surface area. To determine the exact amount, check the filter's specifications, as they often indicate the recommended DE amount. Generally, an 18x36 pool may require about 4 to 6 pounds of DE, depending on the filter model. Always consult your filter's manual for precise guidelines.
Whats the best way to fix a small crack on pool steps on an inground pool that it should stay sealed?
Cement!
How do you reduce the water level on your 10000 gallon inground pool if it is about 2 inches above the skimmer top?
you can back wash the pool and drain to proper level Throw a pool party with lots of energetic kids.
What damage can a hard freeze do to an inground pool?
It can crack the pool and any pipes that has water in them that freeze. a way of protecting the pool is to float drums in a line along the middle of the pool there by leaving an unfrozen track along the middle into which the ice can expand. You should definitely empty the filter and exposed water pipes.
How many gallons of water in the star dust inground swimming pool?
How big is the star dust inground swimming pool.
