Vinyl Liner Pool filters eventually become dirty and in need of cleaning.

CARTRIDGE FILTER:

If you have a cartridge filter, remove the cartridge and wash it down with a garden hose. Use the standard spray nozzle. You can also purchase some fancy pool-specific ones, but not necessary in most cases. Do not use a pressure washer on the cartridge, as you will most likely puncture a hole through the cartridge. Just wash all the pleats until no dirt comes out of the bottom.

SAND or D.E. FILTERS:

If you have a sand or D.E. filter, your will need to backwash the filter through the backwash hose. Run the hose to a safe place and turn the multiport valve to “Backwash” position. Run the system in backwash for 30-90 seconds, or until. the sight glass is clear. Turn off the system. Then turn the multiport valve to “Rinse” position. Run it again for 30-60 seconds or so until the glass turns clear. You just might have to repeat this process 2-3 times. When you are done, turn the valve back to “Filter” position, before turning the system back on.

If you have a sand filter, you’re all done. But if you have a D.E. filter, you have to recharge the filter with fresh D.E. Powder through the skimmer with the system running. The amount of new  D.E. powder needed,  will be printed on your filter. Questions call Rich at: 609-313-0300