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how long do i backwash my pool filter

Author: Poolking - Swimming Pool Equipment Manufacturer

Summer is here, and it's time to enjoy your pool. But before you can enjoy crystal-clear water, you need to ensure that your pool filter is working correctly. One of the essential steps in maintaining your pool is backwashing, which can take a bit of time and effort. However, understanding how long to backwash your pool filter is crucial to ensure that the water is circulating correctly and that the filter does its job correctly.

What is Backwashing?

Before addressing the main question, let's first understand what backwashing is. Backwashing is the process of reversing the water flow through the pool filter. It is a cleaning process that eliminates the accumulated debris, dirt, and other residues that build up in your pool filter over time. Backwashing swishes out the debris and cleans the filter, thereby increasing its efficiency in trapping the particles in the pool water.

Why is Backwashing Important?

Backwashing is an essential step in pool maintenance as it keeps the water clean and healthy. Over time, dirt, grime, and other particles can accumulate in the pool filter, reducing its efficiency. If the filter is not cleaned regularly, then the pools can become cloudy, grimy, and unhygienic for swimmers. Backwashing helps keep your pool filter clean and enhances its longevity, ensuring that the filter remains efficient for a long time.

How Often Should You Backwash Your Pool Filter?

The frequency of backwashing your pool filter depends on various factors such as sunlight, pool usage, and the size of the pool. In general, it's best to backwash your pool filter every time the filter pressure gauge reads eight to ten pounds higher than the initial pressure reading. But you might need to backwash more frequently if:

• Your pool experiences heavy use

• There is a considerable amount of debris in your pool

• Your pool is in an area with heavy rainfall and windy conditions

• It's the peak of summer, and the sunlight is the longest.

How long should you backwash your pool filter?

The amount of time it takes to backwash your pool filter depends on several factors, such as the size of the pool and the filter itself. However, the average time it takes to backwash a pool filter ranges from two to five minutes. Of course, it's important to stop backwashing when the discharge water runs clear or when the air is eliminated from the filter.

If you're manually backwashing your pool filter, you should first turn off the pump before beginning the process. Then, turn the valve to the backwash position and turn the pump back on. Let the pump run for the recommended time, typically for one minute or until the water running out of the waste pipe runs clear.

After the allotted time, turn off the pump and return the valve to its original position. You might also consider rinsing the filter for 30 seconds before returning it to the regular filtration mode. This process helps remove any remaining debris in the filter.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, backwashing your pool filter is crucial to keeping your pool clean and healthy. How often you should backwash will depend on the factors mentioned above, but it's generally best to do so when the filter pressure is eight to ten pounds higher than the initial reading. Keep in mind that backwashing should typically take between two to five minutes, and you should stop once the discharge water runs clear. Finally, rinse your pool filter and return it to the regular filtration mode. With proper maintenance and care, your pool will be ready for hours of fun and enjoyment during the summer months.

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After about 5~10days ,or when the reading of the pressure gauge on the pump side of the filter has increased by about 0.2bars since the last backwash , backwash the filter as follows:
1. Stop the pump
2.Close the valves on the suction and return lines.
3.Open the cover of the pump and empty the filter gasket .
4.Refit the cover
5.Open the valve to the drain outlet
6.Turn the lever to BACKWASH
7. Open the valves to the suction and return lines.
8.Start the pump .Rinse the filter for about 1 to 2 minutes until the water in the sight glass is clear .
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9. Stop the pump
10. Turn the lever to RINSE , start the pump and rinse for about 15~30 seconds. Stop the pump and turn the lever to FILTER . This is the normal operating position .
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