Zeobrite Particles in pool

[jmack1159]

I have Zeo particles in my pool because the installer didn't tell me to backwash my filter before I turned it on to circulate in the pool. I used a Clarifier/Floc and now the particles are on the bottom.

My problem is my stairs have not been installed yet and I have no deck yet so when I try to vacuum to waste I just stir things up.

Can I let this stuff go to my filter and backwash?

Thanks in advance.

BTW all my testing is good. no problems there. Water is clear now just have a mess on the bottom.

 

[JasonLion]

Yes, you can vacuum it up into the filter and then backwash it out. Vacuuming it up, without having the motion of the vacuum blow it back into the water, requires a steady hand and very slow movements. It isn't especially difficult, but it can sometimes take a while to get the hang of it without a demonstration.

 

[jmack1159]

Thanks Jason. With my inexperience at vacuuming i will be better off to replace the filter medium if I have to rather than waste all that water. LOL