Backwashing caused cloudy pool

[btuffs]

Good morning!

We bought a house with a pool in Phoenix, AZ. We've been here for a month now and I've been able to keep the pool in check with liquid chlorine and muriatic acid while testing with a tf test kit that was recommended here.

I've done a few backwashes, however, during my last backwash the sediment from the filter ended up back in my pool making it cloudy. I read online that I'm supposed to rinse after backwashing, is this possible with our setup?

Should i have someone add a valve that lets us rinse after backwashing? What should I do now that it's cloudy? SLAM or just let everything run back in to the filter?

Trying to figure why it's happened so I can stop it from happening again.

Thanks!

 

[jsygrls]

Until the TFP experts respond , I'll jump in .
What are your latest test results? Please list them.
What test kit are you using.
Please fill out you signature and list all the details of your pool and setup. It will aid all of your TFP teammates with this snapshot.
And when the last time the filter been deep cleaned?

 

[wireform]

Not familiar with your setup but don't see a rinse feature. I do see the label backwash circulate but they are not one in the same. Most likely it's the pipe going to a drain/waste for backwash and don't see how this can circulate.

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum.
You have what is called a Slide Valve. It's settings are Filter and Backwash. That is it.

Might try running backwash longer.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

You have a basic push-pull plunger backwash valve. You have no rinse option. Honestly, sand filters are a horrible choice of filters here in Arizona. Backwashing wastes an enormous amount of water. Your only option with your setup is to backwash for a very long time (until the water is running crystal clear) and then deal with whatever cloudiness happens.

Going forward, you either need to replace the push/pull valve with a compatible multiport valve OR get rid of the sand filter altogether. An oversized cartridge filter is a better choice.