I can't find information about what it should be and when to backwash. Pool store told us to just do it once a week and we'd be fine, but I'm learning quickly not to trust the pool store. So, how do I know? Current pressure is about 22.
Where is filter pressure info?
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A good rule of thumb is to backwash/clean the filter when the filter pressure goes up 6 psi above it's clean filter pressure. In almost all cases once a week is way too often, though the actual frequency of cleaning depends a great deal on the relative size of your pool and filter.
There is no standard pressure. Every pool has a different starting pressure.
There is no standard pressure. Every pool has a different starting pressure.
You should also check your owner's manual for specific info., but generally backwash when psi increases about 6 above clean filter psi.
Check Pool School under Pool Equipment. Maintenance and Cleaning of filters :
pool-school/cleaning%20pool%20filters
Edit: Changed psi info from 8 to 6
Check Pool School under Pool Equipment. Maintenance and Cleaning of filters :
pool-school/cleaning%20pool%20filters
Edit: Changed psi info from 8 to 6
