Sand Filter - Low Flow out of Return

mcurs

New member
May 26, 2020
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Calgary, AB
I've got a weird issue that I've never experienced before. The flow out of my return started being very low so I backwashed and rinsed (have done this 10+ times since noticed the issue) and while the flow gets better for 1 day of running (8 hours) it then goes back to being weak.
The weird part is if I switch to recirculate the flow is high and works great. Then when I switch back to filter the flow is high again for a couple hours. Not sure why running in recirculate would temporarily fix the low flow in filter mode.
Any ideas are appreciated.
 
Welcome to TFP! :wave: You are describing classic signs of excessive organics (algae). Do you test your own water with a Taylor K-2006C or TF-100 from the states? A full set of water test results would be ideal at this point.

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