Quote Originally Posted by Simmons99
My pool builder recommended using one of those jet hose nozzles- not the normal spray nozzle- in order to make sure that all the dirt is out of the folds. Also he recommended rincing this way at least once a week - he said waiting on the pressure gauge will only keep you from being able to completely clean out all the junk when you do clean it.

I've only had our pool for a little while - so this is just info I have gotten from him.
Your PB is giving you good advice. I hose off mine montly and use this to do it
http://www.sunpoolproducts.com/FilterCleaningWand.html
It has a pressure nozzle and also a brush nozzle with many small jets and a shut off valve where it attaches to the hose. really is a timesaver
My filter is oversized so it would take about a year for me to see any pressure rise but it is amazing how dirty it can get in a month. It only takes me about 10 minutes from start to finish to hose it off and that includes cleaning out the basket in my pump.