Losing Sand When Backwashing Sand Filter
Problem is when I backwash the filter I loose over half of the sand. Is that normal? Also, when I hook up my vacuum I only have suction for about 5 minutes and then loose most of the suction, even if there is no debris going through the filter, only water. Thanks for the question First I would direct your attention to these very similar posts: Sand Filter Pressure Increases And Low Suction Backwashing And Started Spitting Out The Sand Replaced Lateral But Still Sand In Pool Check this post for spider gasket: Water Coming Out Backwash Hose During Filtration About low skimmer suction: How Do I Fix Low Skimmer Suction? As you can see there are many other pool owners with sand filters that have the same issues as you. The above posts are the answers to their questions. If, after reading the above posts and using the troubleshooting tips you still have questions, please feel free to contact me again. To post a reply, or if you have a similar question, you can see your post on the Q&A page in the "Sand Filter" category. Swimming Pool Questions and Answers Due to space and similarities, I will merge this question with Backwashing And Started Spitting Out The Sand on July 12, 2011. You will find your post with that question after that date. Check back to this post for answers. Hope this helps and have a great Summer. Robert |
