Backwashing

[poolboy00]

When I backwashed my pool it lowered the pool water level. Is that normal??

 

[Richard320]

Yes.

 

[woodyp]

Yes. Backwashing and then followed by a rinse cycle will lower you water level.

 

[poolboy00]

Yes.

I back washed it this morning. So it’s normal to bring it down a half an inch or more??

 

[kimkats]

Yes

 

[RonsPlc]

How much your water level will drop all depends on the volume of water in your pool vs. the flow that your pump puts out.
When I backwash, I loose about 1/2"-3/4".
I try not to have to backwash until after a good rainfall. That way Mother Nature has over filled my pool for me, and I need to lower it a bit anyway.

 

[poolboy00]

How much your water level will drop all depends on the volume of water in your pool vs. the flow that your pump puts out.
When I backwash, I loose about 1/2"-3/4".
I try not to have to backwash until after a good rainfall. That way Mother Nature has over filled my pool for me, and I need to lower it a bit anyway.

I lost about 3/4 inch when I backwashed. I’m in the process of opening a pool that hadn’t been open in three years. Was in very bad shape. Had to replace the skimmer and pump motor.

 

[RonsPlc]

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