Hi please tell me how long to backwash ?

[sierrasmom]

How long do I backwash ?

[KurtV]

Do you have a sight glass on the bachwash line (bubble looking thing)? If so, backwash until the water in the sight glass is clear. If not, backwash for about 2 minutes, go back to filter mode, check your pressure to see if it has returned to the "clean" level, and repeat as necessary (though 2 minutes of backwashing will usually suffice).

Make sure that you shut down the pump each time before moving the handle on the multiport valve.

[PatL34]

Sierrasmom,

We need to know some details of your pool setup, ie. pool size, pump size, filter, solar panels if any to answer that question.

Pat

[sierrasmom]

27 round above ground pool 1.5 for the pump jacuzzi sand filter

[matt4x4]

Hi Sierrasmom,
it really doesn't matter how big/small or indifferent your pool is, whether your filter is black green red or blue, you backwash until your water coming out is clean/clear. Like Kurt mentioned, if you have a sight glass, it will tell you when to stop by the color (or lkack thereof)of the water, after stopping the pump, switch to rinse for about 10-20 seconds to clear out any debris still floating in the top of the filter.
If you do not have a sightglass, look at what's coming out the end of the hose - same deal there.
If your filter was extremely dirty, it may take 2 minutes or more to get it clean, if it was just somewhat dirty, a minute may do the job - see how pool size doesn't come into effect.

[sierrasmom]

ok thanks but someone asked how big my pool was and pump was .sorry i asked a question from now on i will just read and not ask ..i just need some questions answered we bought this pool from an individual it didnt come with anything i am just trying to get it clear so my daughter can enjoy it this summer ..

[Brock]

My routine is switch to backwash, watch the sight glass and watch for clear water, usually about a minute, then rinse, then back to filter, shutting off the pump between any filter position changes.

I have never really thought of this before but should you typically backwash in high speed on a two speed pump, would it matter, just take more time on low speed? I have always backwashed in high speed.