A backwash filter for 3 5 minutes rinse for 20 30 seconds to remove the debris that can be rinsed off.
Sand filter cleaner chemical.
At least twice a year you should chemically clean your sand filter with a cleaner that works while backwashing the filter.
After the cleaner is sucked into the filter shut off the pump and allow the chemical to work overnight.
The purpose of this is to allow the cleaner to move from the skimmer basket to go through the pump of.
Add liquid sand filter cleaner before you backwash to eliminate built up contaminants oils minerals and gunk making your sand filter much cleaner.
Slowly add the sand filter cleaner into the skimmer.
Hth filter cleaner is a dye free and fragrance free proprietary blend of proteins and surfactants.
The handle of the sand filter should then be moved to the backwash position then empty the whole bottle of the sand filter cleaner into the skimmer which is located beside the swimming pool.
Turn the pump on immediately for some 5 10 seconds.
First turn it off and switch it to the backwash setting.
For best results follow the steps below.
Every four or five years it pays to replace the sand in a sand filter to maintain its efficiency.
This results in better filtration which leads to cleaner safer water in your pool.
Run the pump for 2 minutes or until the water flowing through the sight glass turns clear.
Start backwashing the filter to remove dirt and debris.
Start it up again the next morning on rinse to flush out dirt oils and minerals.
B turn pump off and return dial valve to filter position.
The sand in your pool filter should be chemically cleaned at least once a year to ensure proper pool operation.
Use annually to rejuvenate your filter sand.
Backwash the filter for 3 to 5 minutes again to remove dirt and.
To use pool sand filter cleaner just add it through the skimmer with the filter valve on the backwash position.
To clean your sand filter you ll need to backwash the filter and then rinse it.
Liquid sand filter cleaner keeps your sand filter working efficiently.
Sand filters are not cleaned with chemicals.
Then attach your backwash hose to the backwash nozzle and aim the other end at a drain or bucket.