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    Backwashing Problem.... Water flow reducing during backwash

    Ok, I ordered the Taylor test kit... should have it probably next Tuesday or so! I did buy #20 silica pool filter sand. I might try doing a deep cleaning in the interim just to see... I haven't popped the head off the unit yet either to see if there's anything there to see or not....
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    Backwashing Problem.... Water flow reducing during backwash

    TS, I really appreciate your reply. I apologize in advance for my confusion on the following points: 1. I have an HTH test kit for TA and CH... but my CYA juice is gone... so I'm due for buying a new test kit anyway, so I'll save up for one of the two you recommended. The Taylor has been on...
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    Backwashing Problem.... Water flow reducing during backwash

    Texas Splash, Thanks for the reply. I do have a sand filter. The "grids" I was mentioning cover the water inlet ports on the interior side of the pool. They have large holes, maybe 1/8" or so, and I'm assuming are there to stop large debris from entering the pool. The skimmer basket has a...
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    Backwashing Problem.... Water flow reducing during backwash

    Hi everyone! I'm Jason, long time fan, first time poster. :) Problem: While backwashing filter flow starts full, then within seconds, slowly starts to reduce until water flow coming out is about 1/2 to 1/3 of normal during backwashing (which typically maintains the same high flow throughout...