Difference between revisions of "Change the Sand in a Pool Filter"
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In order to properly maintain your swimming pool filtration system it is important to periodically change the sand in your pool filter. The sand becomes so saturated with organic debris, skin, hair and oils that it is no longer able to filter the water sufficiently to maintain clarity. | In order to properly maintain your swimming pool filtration system it is important to periodically change the sand in your pool filter. The sand becomes so saturated with organic debris, skin, hair and oils that it is no longer able to filter the water sufficiently to maintain clarity. | ||
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# Once back together the first thing you need to do is give the filter a thorough backwash. You should start this process by over filling the pool and then backwashing for as much as 3 to 5 minutes, followed by a 60 second rinse cycle before setting to "filter". | # Once back together the first thing you need to do is give the filter a thorough backwash. You should start this process by over filling the pool and then backwashing for as much as 3 to 5 minutes, followed by a 60 second rinse cycle before setting to "filter". | ||
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== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
