Tutorial on cleaning Hayward cartridge filter

[mummer43]

I have a brand new pool and I feel like the filters are past due to be cleaned. The pool plaster was done nearly two weeks ago and I am sure the filters are pretty gunked up. Does anyone have a good resource that explains how to take the filters out and, clean them, and then put everything back together?

 

[Texas Splash]

Have you seen our page below?

Maintenance and Cleaning of Pool Filters

Maintaining your swimming pool filter system is important. Learn how to clean and maintain your pool filter at low cost & enjoy a Trouble Free Pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[mummer43]

I have not but I will check it out now!

 

[mummer43]

My equipment is below the level if the pool. How do I know which valves to close before opening the filter?

 

[Texas Splash]

How do I know which valves to close before opening the filter?

Show us by posting a pic or two.

 

[mummer43]

Here are some pics:

 

[Texas Splash]

@Jimrahbe can you assist the OP please with isolating the pad from the elevated pool?

 

[MITBeta]

You should be able to isolate the filter by closing these 2 valves. The handle should point away from the pump and the chlorinator to close. I don't know how to move them manually when they are connected to the actuators.

 

[MITBeta]

Instead of the one near the chlorinator, you could use the one at the filter outlet and point the handle towards the filter which will open the drain.

 

[ajw22]

Also see Cartridge Filter Use and Care - Further Reading

 

[ajw22]

Rather then mess with the suction actuator close the valves on the output side of the filter and to the left of the suction actuator.

The blue circled valve turn the handle to point to the filter.

The yellow circled valve turn the handle 180 degrees.

If there are stops that prevent it loosen the nut holding the handle down and lift the handle over the stop.

 

[MITBeta]

Isn't water going to come in through the pipe to the right of the pump suction actuator?

 

[MITBeta]

 

[ajw22]

Isn't water going to come in through the pipe to the right of the pump suction actuator?

The actuator has that pipe to the right closed already.

That is the spa suction which is OFF in pool mode.

 

[MITBeta]

Ah. Gotcha.