So I have a ton of Crud in the deep end of my pool that I'm trying to get out, because the pool hasn't been opened in the 3 years since I bought the home, and the previous owner was neglectful before that. So I've read a thread that basically says I should try to scoop it out with my leaf net thingy (sorry cant remember the real name) and never use Floc especially because I have a cartridge filter and no way to bypass.
But before reading this, I balanced and SLAMed my pool. I've passed the OCLT multiple nights in a row without adding any chlorine for 3 days and I've been trying to sweep up the deep end debris into a smaller pile. Then asked the pool company to vacuum (which they claimed to have tried doing but said there was too much gunk and gave up after an hour, then offered no advise on what I should do. Overall, I'm not a fan of my installer and would warn people about this company but not sure if this is the right place to do that. Plus I'm still hopeful they may come through, since I'm an optimistic kind a guy, but I have little faith at this juncture. Anyway I digress.)
So I ended up vacuuming myself, only to find the returns shooting dirty water back into the pool. So I checked my gauge and there was an increase from about 9PSI to about 10.5 PSI (almost 20%). So I decided to take out my filter and give it a thorough rinse, even though the equipment dealer said to wait until I got to about 16PSI. Now its back to 9PSI.
I went to the Hayward website to see if they'd be any help. There it says the following: "When a cartridge filter is clean it is possible for algae to pass through the filter element. Cartridge filters filter smaller particles as the filter becomes dirty. The dirt or debris on the element’s surface helps to catch smaller particles. It may be necessary to add certain chemicals to the pool so smaller particles can be picked up by the filter element. Consult your Hayward dealer for the proper chemicals to accomplish this task. " Frequently Asked Questions | Support - Hayward Pool Products it goes on to discuss how to wash the filter as well. Click on the link if you're interested.
So am I getting dirty water shooting out the returns because my filter is too new and too clean? Should I ignore the advise from a few other threads to clean the filter when I go up 20-25% of starting PSI, and wait until there's an 8 PSI increase, like the manufacturer suggests? Would anyone else use their new cartridge filter to vacuum up this sludge, or do I need to hire someone with an external vacuum to clean up this mess?
So I still plan to scoop up the junk in the deep end with my net, before vacuuming again. But I'm a little concerned there could be some rocks down there that could tear my vinyl liner. Anyway, does the hayward FAQ seem right to everyone? Or what other advise would you give to cleaning up the deep end?
But before reading this, I balanced and SLAMed my pool. I've passed the OCLT multiple nights in a row without adding any chlorine for 3 days and I've been trying to sweep up the deep end debris into a smaller pile. Then asked the pool company to vacuum (which they claimed to have tried doing but said there was too much gunk and gave up after an hour, then offered no advise on what I should do. Overall, I'm not a fan of my installer and would warn people about this company but not sure if this is the right place to do that. Plus I'm still hopeful they may come through, since I'm an optimistic kind a guy, but I have little faith at this juncture. Anyway I digress.)
So I ended up vacuuming myself, only to find the returns shooting dirty water back into the pool. So I checked my gauge and there was an increase from about 9PSI to about 10.5 PSI (almost 20%). So I decided to take out my filter and give it a thorough rinse, even though the equipment dealer said to wait until I got to about 16PSI. Now its back to 9PSI.
I went to the Hayward website to see if they'd be any help. There it says the following: "When a cartridge filter is clean it is possible for algae to pass through the filter element. Cartridge filters filter smaller particles as the filter becomes dirty. The dirt or debris on the element’s surface helps to catch smaller particles. It may be necessary to add certain chemicals to the pool so smaller particles can be picked up by the filter element. Consult your Hayward dealer for the proper chemicals to accomplish this task. " Frequently Asked Questions | Support - Hayward Pool Products it goes on to discuss how to wash the filter as well. Click on the link if you're interested.
So am I getting dirty water shooting out the returns because my filter is too new and too clean? Should I ignore the advise from a few other threads to clean the filter when I go up 20-25% of starting PSI, and wait until there's an 8 PSI increase, like the manufacturer suggests? Would anyone else use their new cartridge filter to vacuum up this sludge, or do I need to hire someone with an external vacuum to clean up this mess?
So I still plan to scoop up the junk in the deep end with my net, before vacuuming again. But I'm a little concerned there could be some rocks down there that could tear my vinyl liner. Anyway, does the hayward FAQ seem right to everyone? Or what other advise would you give to cleaning up the deep end?
