Never Backwashing?

[ssgumby]

Ive read that you should backwash once your pressure rises 5 psi above normal.

My pool was finished an opened the first of July. My pressure has not risen even 1 psi since them.

Is it normal to not have to clean for over 2 months?

 

[pwrstrk]

We recommend backwashing when your filter pressure raises 25% of your clean pressure.

If your filter is fairly large a 1 psi increase would be normal.
Do you use skimmer socks?

 

[woodyp]

Nice problem to have. Enjoy it!

 

[jcp]

How is your flow and water quality?

I put a Intex 2650 GPH sand filter on my 5500 gallon Intex pool approximately 2 months ago. Other than the initial setup; I've not had to backwash yet. The pressure has not risen the amount to require it yet and I have not noticed any significant change in the flow. Water quality is great, so it's doing it's job. I guess the infrequent backwashes are just a lucky bonus.

 

[Bama Rambler]

It's not uncommon for some people to go an entire season without backwashing. Some people only backwash upon closing.

 

[RobbieH]

Welcome to my world!

 

[laprjns]

I started using the TFP method when I open my pool this past spring. After the initial pool opening clean up, I back washed my filter and have not needed to since. My pressure has only increase by ~1 psi over the entire season. When I was on the dark side, I would have to backwash at least twice a season based on a 10 psi raise in pressure.

 

[ssgumby]

Glad to hear im not losing my mind. Ive been BBB since the getgo, but my "bleach" is a SWCG. Water is sparkling all the time!