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Pools that have been left for a long time will accumulate dirt and sediment on the bottom that you will have to clean by vacuuming. You can do this easily with a pool vacuum, a straw and an aluminum pole. Each time you clean and maintain your pool, you should also check the pressure gauge on the pool filter for a reading that is higher than normal, as this indicates that scale has built up and needs rinsing. reverse. Backwash the pool using a multi-port valve and backwash hose to clean the filter and return it to normal operating pressure.
Steps
Vacuum the pool with a skimmer (swimming device)
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Attach the aluminum pole and suction hose to the pool suction nozzle. The aluminum pole is a pole that can be stretched and screwed onto different mounting ends. You will screw the aluminum pole onto the top of the pool descaler, then attach one end of the hose to the raised end of the suction hose. [1] X Research Source
- Make sure the straw is long enough to go around the perimeter of the pool and the entire bottom of the pool.
- The pool suction nozzle is a simple nozzle with a hole for attaching a pole and a raised cylindrical pipe for attaching a straw. Pool suction nozzles come in a variety of shapes, from rectangular to triangular. You can buy this equipment online or at swimming pool equipment stores.
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Lower the suction head to the bottom of the tank. Pull the aluminum pole out long enough to reach the bottom of the tank. Slowly lower the suction head into the pool until it reaches the bottom. [2] X Research Source
- Start from the edge of the pool near the return water stream (the water is pushed back into the pool after it has passed the filter) so you can easily reach it with a straw.
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Hold the other end of the straw near the return water stream to draw water into the hose. Place the open end of the suction hose close to the incoming water stream to cover the water jet. Watch for bubbles emerging from the suction nozzle at the bottom of the tank and lift the straw out of the water jet when the bubbles are no longer emerging from the nozzle. [3] X Research Sources
- Do not rush to lift the open end of the straw out of the water; otherwise, the water just sucked into the tube may overflow.
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Remove the filter basket from the pool surface water filter (skimmer). The skimmer will suck up debris floating on the water and filter it out before they have time to sink to the bottom of the tank. Locate the skimmer’s inlet point on the side of the pool near the top of the pool deck, remove the plastic cap on the pool deck near the inlet point, and lift out the filter basket. [4] X Research Sources
- This step will expose the skimmer’s suction hole that you need to use to drain the pool.
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Attach the open end of the suction hose to the skimmer’s suction hole. Place your hand over the open end of the straw and point it up so that the water in the hose doesn’t spill out when you lift it out of the pool. Lower the hose into the water to the position where you just took out the filter basket, continue to cover the end of the tube with your hand until the end of the tube is submerged in the water and place the open end of the straw into the suction hole. [5] X Research Sources
- This step will create suction for the suction pipe, helping you to suck the bottom of the tank with the pool suction nozzle.
Tip : You can also attach the skimmer’s shield to the open end of the suction hose. This shield is specially designed to attach to the tip of the suction hose, then cover the skimmer’s suction hole for a secure attachment. [6] X Research Sources
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Start at the shallow end and work your way towards the deep end of the pool. Stand close to the pool at the shallow end of the pool, slowly sucking the sediment along the pool and ending at the deep end of the pool. This way, you can lengthen the aluminum pole when moving to deeper water without having to constantly change the length of the pole. [7] X Research Sources
- Be sure to keep an eye on the pool filter’s pressure gauge while vacuuming. If you find that the pressure begins to rise above normal operating level, you will have to backwash the filter to remove any deposits that are clogging the filter.
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Suction slowly with a long sweep. Suction slowly and evenly so that the residue doesn’t get stirred up in places where you can’t suck it up. Scan each stroke over each other so that no part is missed. [8] X Research Sources
- If you find that the sediment starts to stir up, making the water cloudy, stop smoking and wait 1-2 hours for the sediment to settle before continuing to smoke.
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Remove the attachments and rinse everything out when the entire pool is vacuumed. Remove the aluminum pole from the pool suction nozzle and pull out the suction hose. Hold the straw upright to let the remaining water inside drain away. Rinse everything with clean water with a garden hose and let it dry before storing. [9] X Research Source
- Remember to vacuum the pool every time you start to notice debris such as dirt and leaves accumulating on the bottom of the tank. You should also vacuum the pool every time you backwash the filter.
Backwash the pool filter
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Turn the on/off switch to the off position. Find the location of your pool purifier’s on/off switch, usually near the pressure gauge, and turn it on. Always turn off the filter before turning the multi-port valve to backwash the filter; otherwise, you may break the sealing ring inside the valve. [10] X Research Source
- When the pressure gauge on the sand filter unit reads 10 psi above normal or operating level at the beginning of the filter installation, you will need to backwash the filter. See the user manual if you are not sure what the normal operating level of the filter is.
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Attach the backwash hose to the backwash faucet using the hose clamp. Fit the hose clamp onto the backwash hose end and mount the hose end onto the filter system backwash faucet. Tighten the screw on the hose clamp clockwise to secure it. [11] X Research Source
- The filter backwash will be under high pressure, so it’s important that you make sure the suction hose is securely attached to the backwash hose to prevent it from coming loose and causing the water to splatter.
Warning : Ask your plumbing company where you can drain the pool. You can put the other end of the backwash hose into your storm drain or home drain, but it’s important to be sure to follow the regulations to avoid fines and harm to the environment.
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Turn the multiport valve from the filter position to the backwash position. Find a multi-port valve on the filter system (i.e. a valve labeled as multi-function) and turn the handle to the position marked “backwash”. This step will change the function of the filter so that you can drain the water through the backwash faucet. [12] X Research Source
- Double check the filter on/off valve, make sure it is in the off position before turning the multiport valve to avoid damaging the filter system.
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Turn on the filter and run it until the water runs clear. Turn the filter on/off valve back to the “on” position and observe the water in the glass pane. The backwashing is complete when you see that the water is clear. [13] X Research Source
- The backwashing process usually takes 1 minute, but the time may vary depending on how dirty the filter is.
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Turn off the filter system and turn the multi-port valve from backwash to normal wash. Switch the filter on/off valve to “off”. Turn the handle of the multiport valve to the position marked “rinse” (wash). [14] X Research Source
- The rinse function washes away any remaining dirt in the filter before you turn it back on.
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Turn on the filter system and let it run for about 30 seconds. Turn on the filter system again to start the wash function. Let the filter run for about 30 seconds to flush any remaining soil through the backwash tube. [15] X Research Source
- By this time, the water is clear, so you only need to count to 30 to finish washing.
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Turn off the filter system, turn the multi-port valve to the filter position and turn on the filtration system. Turn off the filter system to stop the washing function. Switch the multi-port valve back to the “filter” position and turn the filter back on to begin filtering the pool as usual. [16] X Research Source
- The filter pressure gauge will indicate normal operation.
Things you need
Vacuum the pool with a skimmer
- Pool suction nozzle
- Straw
- Aluminum pole
- Skimmer shield (optional)
- Garden hose
Backwash the pool filter
- Backwash tube
- Screwdriver
- Pipe clamps
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Pools that have been left for a long time will accumulate dirt and sediment on the bottom that you will have to clean by vacuuming. You can do this easily with a pool vacuum, a straw and an aluminum pole. Each time you clean and maintain your pool, you should also check the pressure gauge on the pool filter for a reading that is higher than normal, as this indicates that scale has built up and needs rinsing. reverse. Backwash the pool using a multi-port valve and backwash hose to clean the filter and return it to normal operating pressure.
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