Tag Archives: pool sand filter problems

Backwash Sand Filter

Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Backwash Sand Filter Backwash sand filter? It is the most important part of your pools health. No other part of the pool system removes fine debris from the water.  How a sand filter works Your sand filter cleans debris out of your pool water. It collects the debris in the sand chamber. The… Read More »

Pool Pump Troubleshooting

Reading Time: 3 minutes Pool pump troubleshooting Pool pump troubleshooting is very important for the pool owner to know. Your pool pump is an important part of your pool since it keeps your water clean. The pool pump pulls dirty water and sends it to the filter, and returns clean water to your pool. Theoretically, it should be sending… Read More »

Pool Equipment Tune Up

Reading Time: 6 minutes Pool Equipment Tune Up It’s pool season again and time for a pool equipment tune up. I don’t want to experience problems all season long. So it would be a good thing to visit each piece of equipment and check out those things that can cause problems during the season. Safety First Before you start… Read More »

Deep Cleaning a Sand Filter

Reading Time: 4 minutes Deep cleaning a sand filter Do you find yourself backwashing your sand filter more often? Is your sand filter not keeping your water as clean as it used to after you backwash your filter? Should you change out your sand? Have you experienced these things? Sand Filter Maintenance Clean the skimmer basket and check that it is in… Read More »