What setting should my sand filter be on?

What setting should my sand filter be on?

Filter. The lever should be on the ‘Filter’ setting most of the time. This is the setting that provides normal pool filtration by pushing the water through the filter media (sand, glass beads or D.E) that then traps any dirt and debris before the water is returned to the pool.

What is the recirculation setting on a sand filter?

Reviewing Recirculation The recirculate setting on a swimming pool filter is actually used to bypass the filter mechanism. Recirculate allows the water to flow out of the pool and back into it again without running through the sand or diatomaceous earth in the filtration system.

What is the valve on a sand filter?

multiport valve
In swimming pool terminology, a multiport valve is a valve used to backwash a sand or DE pool filter. A multi-port valve has many internal ports (hence the name), and enables the pool owner to Backwash the filter with the turn of a single valve handle, instead of several.

What setting should pool filter be on when vacuuming?

For routine vacuuming, the filter valve is left in the normal “Filter” position. This directs dirty vacuum water through the pool filter to remove the contaminants, then conveys filtered water through return lines back to the pool. The “Filter” setting is used for light to moderate levels of pool sediment.

Should pool skimmer valve be open or closed?

These are “3-way” style valves. From left to right, they are SPA MAIN DRAIN, CLEANER, SKIMMER, and POOL MAIN DRAIN. For the cleaner to operate at maximum efficiency, only the skimmer and cleaner valves should be open. No other valves should be open.

What setting should pool pump be on when vacuuming?

Do I need to backwash after vacuuming to waste?

The vacuum end. It will allow air to be sucked in if it’s out of the water. Sand filters are forgiving; however, your method is causing you more work because after vacing in the Rinse mode, you will then need to Backwash, causing even more water loss.