Reduction of Backwash water loss ideas.

[JohnT]

John,

For #2, there is a device called a separation tank. They are actually required were I live for sand and DE filters. The sole purpose of these devices is to reclaim backwashed water. They have an internal screen/filter which removes the dirt/DE from the backwash and returns the water to the pool. Here is an example of one:

http://www.cheappoolproducts.com/Separation~Tank~for~any~Pool~Filter_52_1293~produc t.html

Worth considering. I've been reading up on them. Does the bag in the ones I'm reading about catch dirt and DEas it comes out of the filter? Thanks.