Backwashing

[MichaelJTritter]

I'm a bit unsure of how to do this properly, so I figure the pool geniuses here will know. Based on what I read, it appears that I should follow this protocol:

1. Shut Pump off
2. Switch Filter to Backwash Mode
3. Turn pump back on
4. Let it backwash until sight glass is clear
5. Turn pump off
6. Turn back to Filter mode
7. Turn pump back on

I read that some people like to run it on rinse after, what do you guys think? Want to make sure I do it right.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Yes set it to rinse after, watching the site glass for clear water. About 45 seconds to a min

 

[MichaelJTritter]

45 seconds to a minute of backwash? Or 45 seconds to a minute of rinse?

Thanks

 

[Butterfly]

....about 45 seconds min RINSE.

Do you have the owner's manual?

 

[MichaelJTritter]

....about 45 seconds min RINSE.

Do you have the owner's manual?

I'd have to look, it came with the house.

 

[Richard320]

Does this look like your filter? http://www.psposeidon.com/wp-conten...ser Filter Owner Installation Manual (EN).pdf

 

[steveg_nh]

I alternate back and forth between backwash and rinse a few times, not just once. Even though it runs clear after the first rinse, if you do it a few more times, you will see more crud come out. Of course you lose more water, but it's cleaner.

 

[MichaelJTritter]

Does this look like your filter? http://www.psposeidon.com/wp-conten...ser Filter Owner Installation Manual (EN).pdf

Yes, that is it Richard.

I alternate back and forth between backwash and rinse a few times, not just once. Even though it runs clear after the first rinse, if you do it a few more times, you will see more crud come out. Of course you lose more water, but it's cleaner.

Yeah, I think I may have too, I'm gonna have to add water before I can backwash hard core. I'm going to have the better half hook that up tonight and add water, hopefully it won't slow down my SLAM too much.