Backwash Question

[bacpck]

So, I understand only backwashing when needed and agree with the concept why waste my perfect water.

I am using a Polaris 9300 Sport and a Catfish handheld to vacuum, so i don't suck the dirt through my filter to reduce backwashing. My pressure has not moved since opening(brand new pool, clear water from the fill) and i used the regular vacuum one time for the first cleaning (lots of red dirt/clay, lots of small cement scale etc.). Is there a time frame when i should backwash or just wait until the pressure goes up, it has not moved since opening (around 4 weeks). I will be adding DE to the filter once i get the CYA totally in line, I am edging it upwards to not overshoot. If my filter pressure does not go up should i just wait until the end of the season or.. :lol: that is probably just wishfull thinking.

 

[Bama Rambler]

A lot of people only backwash once a year. If the pressure doesn't rise and the flow doesn't decrease, don't worry about it.

 

[roadking00]

Sounds like you may just have really clean/balanced water like me I haven't backwashed
Mine in over a month or so...even after vaccuming just have it all sparkling clean the TFP way and enjoy the ool.....

 

[bacpck]

Excellent, that is what i needed to hear. It is being enjoyed for sure.. I should probably post some pictures in the apropriate section.

 

[Mesamav]

Sounds like you may just have really clean/balanced water like me I haven't backwashed
Mine in over a month or so...even after vaccuming just have it all sparkling clean the TFP way and enjoy the ool.....

Wish I had that luck. lol. We've had a few dust storms this last week. My pool turns brown. It cleans up easy enough but I've backwashed 3 times in 10 days. HA!