You can usually tell if the filter has a problem by watching the pressure gauge. You should get a gradual rise in pressure as it clears the water. You should also notice day to day progress in water clarity. Only backwash when the pressure gauge reads 15 to 20% over the clean pressure reading. Backwashing before that is counter productive. As the sand traps particulates the filter becomes more efficient and traps smaller particles because the pathways between the sand get smaller and smaller as they clog with dirt.Snowmonkey517 said:
Your filter holds 50 lb. more sand then mine. I start off with a 1/4 cup and usually wind up adding another 1/4 cup. I just slowly add it dry directly through the skimmer.Snowmonkey517 said:
If you've passed the OCLT, I don't see the need to raise the Chlorine. Once you pass those first two conditions of the OCLT, it's up to your filter to clear the water. Keeping at shock level is still a good idea and is recommended.Snowmonkey517 said:
That's good but you only want to add enough DE to raise the pressure 1 or 2 psi with 1 being better. After your next backwash, only add 1/2 cup. The filter is behaving like it should so all that's left is to wait and let it do it's job. Keep shocking, brushing and vacuuming. There's no way to predict how long it takes to clear swampy water but it does clear. You're doing everything right. Keep up the good work.Snowmonkey517 said:
"Huge" certainly is the right word. I don't want to make a prediction but you look to be in the home stretch. Excellent job so far.Snowmonkey517 said:
