Removing Cartridge filter to vacuum

[RickM21]

I have a cartridge filter and way to divert to waist. However, the diversion to waist is after the filter.

If i need to vacuum to waist and spare my filter, can i simply remove the cartridge, replace the top, divert to waist and run the pump?

 

[Texas Splash]

If i need to vacuum to waist and spare my filter, can i simply remove the cartridge, replace the top, divert to waist and run the pump?

I suppose so. Kind of defeats the purpose & convenience of a waste feature though. How/why was an outlet installed after the filter? I'm curious. Was this a builder option or something you did for a specific purpose?

 

[Jimrahbe]

Rick,

Yes you can..

But it would have been much better to have a 3-way Jandy valve between the pump and the filter.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[kimkats]

That is a good idea and yes you may. Make sure to be adding water while you vacuum as it will go out fast and adding the water will help you almost keep up with it.

 

[RickM21]

I suppose so. Kind of defeats the purpose & convenience of a waste feature though. How/why was an outlet installed after the filter? I'm curious. Was this a builder option or something you did for a specific purpose?

Yes. Builder didn’t provide any way to drain the water, so i asked for one. I wasnt thinking of a vacuum. What he put in drains filtered water. may have it changed one day.

Frankly, I have never used the vacuum. Robot takes care of it. But been reading all the troubled pool owners with floc and sedation with no way to vacuum it without ruining their filter. Send me out to the pump house to think about it.