Backwashing is a method to thoroughly clean a swimming pool’s filter and avoid having toclean it manually.
It usually takes just a few minutes.
Backwashing flushes debris and contaminants, which keeps your pool’s filter working properly and efficiently.
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Backwashing can be performed on all types of pools, including above-ground pools.
What Is Backwashing?
Backwashing is when you reverse the flow of water to flush out contaminants from a swimming pool filter.
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It should be carried out until water runs clear through the waste line.
Here’s everything you better know about how to backwash a pool filter.
So, what’s the best jot down of filter?
The one you’re most likely to keep clean.
Cartridge filters are often a popular choice because they are easy to maintain.
Choose the filter that fits the size of your pool.
Backwashing aDE filtershould be considered a temporary solution when a complete teardown and cleaning aren’t practical.
A sand filter works well with backwashing.
This can be achieved without reaching a point of no-flow or low-flow.
How Often Should You Backwash?
Unless your pool gets really dirty, you should not need to backwash it beyond your scheduled maintenance.
Rinse your DE filter or sand filter for 20 to 30 seconds post-backwashing to keep everything running smoothly.
Backwashing gets rid of debris, dirt, sand, and other contaminants from the filter.
After backwashing you should rinse your filter for 20 to 30 seconds to prevent this from happening.
