Having to backwash at least twice during vacuum

[nothahari]

This will be my first full season. We replaced the pump and filter we originally bought because it was Intex and we don't have an Intex pool. There were lots of connectivity issues...

We used brand new sand in the new filter. Each time I vacuum, after about 1/4 to 1/2 of the pool bottom, the pressure jumps from the normal 14 psi to 18-20 psi and suction dies off for the vacuum. A quick backwash and rinse fixes it but is this a sign that I may have Crud caught up in the filter that would indicate I need to maybe do a deep cleaning of the filter? We did have a particularly rough spring with pollen pods from the maple and oaks nearby.

For reference:

FC: 3
CC: 0
pH: 8 (high but we just had a bunch of rain and have not had a chance to drop it)
TA: 140
CYA: 30

the vacuum we use is:

Amazon.com : XtremepowerUS Premium Automatic Suction Vacuum-generic Climb Wall Pool Cleaner Sweeper In-Ground Suction Side + Hose Set : Swimming Pool Suction Cleaners : Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com : XtremepowerUS Premium Automatic Suction Vacuum-generic Climb Wall Pool Cleaner Sweeper In-Ground Suction Side + Hose Set : Swimming Pool Suction Cleaners : Garden & Outdoor

smile.amazon.com

 

[cowboycasey]

Welcome to TFP

It just means you have a smaller sand filter and it is doing its job.. When it comes to filters bigger is always better.. Take a TR100 that holds 600 pounds of sand and a TR140 holds 925 pounds of sand, you could go a month and not backwash with one of these huge filters...

Triton II Side Mount Filters

The Triton II filter features a special internal design that ensures all water receives maximum filtration for crystal-clear results. Explore product info here.

www.pentair.com

 

[nothahari]

Welcome to TFP

It just means you have a smaller sand filter and it is doing its job.. When it comes to filters bigger is always better.. Take a TR100 that holds 600 pounds of sand and a TR140 holds 925 pounds of sand, you could go a month and not backwash with one of these huge filters...

Triton II Side Mount Filters

The Triton II filter features a special internal design that ensures all water receives maximum filtration for crystal-clear results. Explore product info here.

www.pentair.com

Thanks. I guess I was hoping that the new slightly larger filter could handle the floor gunk that has been collecting this spring. Went from a 50lbs to the 100lbs.

It is finally clearing up, though. Today, I definitely didn't vacuum and backwash as much as I have had to in the past few weeks.

 

[cowboycasey]

Awesome