Swimming Pool Sand Filters

Pool Water Maintenance

Water is pushed through the sand in the housing and is removed by a set of lateral tubes on the bottom. The dirty water goes into the top of the filter, is pressed through the sand and exists out the bottom as clean water.

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Ever had an "expresso" from a coffee place? This kind of filter works on the same concept.

Your Pool Filter System

As your pool filter becomes clogged with waste and debris, the pressure increases and the water flow lessons. This requires the pool owner or operator to backwash every few weeks, depending on the water flow.

Please remember that excessive backwashing may cause a loss of sand which in turn will reduce the effectiveness of the sand filtration process. Please be aware of proper pool sand filter maintenance. The proper amount of sand should be measured from the top of the filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Should you find your sand filter low, simply get the proper grade of sand and top off the filter following the manufacturer’s instructions.

In terms of cost and efficiency for pool filters, a sand filter is probably the least expensive but least effective in removing those very small particles.

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Swimming Pool Sand Filter Maintenance

Now you're ready for the fun stuff. Understanding the basics of pool water maintenance is simple, so please don't complicate matters.

Functions of the Filtration System

Many pool systems will have what is known as a “Multi-Port Valve”. This valve is an all-in-one valve that makes your pool life a little easier.

If you're not familiar with a Muli-Port Valve please read the following and/or consult your owner's manual. If you're pump motor is on and you decide to start turning any valves, well, that would be bad. So be sure the pump motor is off before turning anything.

Check The Settings

The settings on this type of valve are as follows:

Once this is accomplished, your system is ready to rinse.

Remember that the filter pump needs to be OFF before moving the handle of the Multi-Port valve. Now you may be thinking that doesn't matter, but it does, so turn the pump off before moving this or any valve.

Following these pool cleaning tips will ensure your neighbors will be looking over the fence wondering how you do it.

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1. A swimming pool sand filter needs back-washing after the pressure has increased about 8-10lbs. higher than the "just back-washed" pressure.

2. Raise the water level 1"-2" if it's low. Turn off the pump and clean the pump basket. Remove any debris and carefully place the basket back into the pump housing and reattach the pump lid.
4. Roll out your backwash hose, if applicable, and turn the filter control valve to BACKWASH
5. Turn the pump back on and pump out dirty water until the water runs CLEAR, then turn off the pump.
6. Set the control valve to RINSE and turn the pump on for 5-8 seconds. Turn off the pump.

This will get rid of residual sand left in the lines. Any sand or debris in the lines will be returned to the pool. If you like to vacuum, I have a great page just for you.

7. Turn off pump, turn valve to FILTER and you're done.

The entire process should take about 5 minutes and your swimming pool sand filter will once again be ready for action.

Go swim and have fun.

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