How to backwash the pool?

The filters used in pools fill up and become clogged over time due to debris and particles accumulated from the pool water. Thus, pool filters become unable to work at their old performance and cannot clean the pool water sufficiently. The backwash "backwash" process is applied to clean the pool filters and remove their residues. Backwashing, which is applied to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the filters, is achieved by inverting the pool water inside the filters and then letting the collected debris out through the drain port. 

WHAT DOES POOL BACKWASH MEAN?

Pool backwashing is a process used for deep cleaning in personal pools, Olympic-size pools, recreational pools, business/hotel pools, and all other swimming pools. Thanks to backwashing, filter systems are thoroughly cleaned. Especially in sand filter systems, it is not possible to perform a manual cleaning. For this reason, backwashing helps to keep the pool water pure and clean by removing the most important hygiene providers of pools, namely filters, from residues. 

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF POOL BACKWASH?

Filter systems used in pools are costly equipment. For this reason, keeping the filter systems healthy and preventing situations that will negatively affect their performance extends the service life of the filters. After the pool filters clean the pool water, all small and large residues accumulated in it are stored in the reservoir. The filling of this storage area lowers the working level of the filter and it becomes unable to filter the pool water sufficiently. Pools whose filters do not work strongly cause us to swim in dirty and contaminated pool water. If backwashing is done every time the filter system is full, the pool water remains clean. This results in hygienic and clear pool water. 

HOW TO BACKWASH A POOL?

Backwash steps in pools;

• The filters and pumps running in the pool should be turned off.
• If the backwash hose used in the pool is not fixed, it must be installed. If it is fixed, proceed to the next step.
• The 6-way valve must be set to "Reverse Flush".
• Filters and pumps that are closed in the pool should be opened.
• Pool water should be drained 1 minute before or after the backwash hose.
• The filters and pumps running in the pool should be turned off again.
• The 6-way valve must be switched to the "Rinsing" section.
• The filters and pumps that are closed in the pool should be turned on again.
• Rinse for 1 minute.
• The filters and pumps running in the pool should be turned off again.
• The 6-way valve must be brought to the "Filter" section.
• The process is completed by reopening the filters and pumps that are closed in the pool.
   

WHEN TO BACKWASH THE POOL?

Backwashing of pools is based on the pressure levels of the filters. Manometer pressure is shown in green, yellow and red colors. If this color rises above green, it is time to backwash the pool. This process is repeated every 1-2 months. The backwash times of highly used pools can vary between 2-3 times a month. Delaying or postponing the backwash process can lead to clogging and deterioration of the filters. 

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU NEED TO BACKWASH?

The need for backwashing is evident when the pressure gauge pressure of the filters used in pools is above 2.0. When the backwash process completely cleans the filters and purifies them from residues, they continue to function in a much healthier way. 

WHAT MATERIALS ARE USED IN POOL BACKWASH?

Pool backwash materials; 6 lever valves, filters, and backwash hose. Backwashing of pools can be completed in a simple way with the 3 materials mentioned. Since backwashing is not a process in which all of the existing pool water is drained and applied, the materials used are limited in this direction. The main material, the valve, should be of high quality and durable construction. 

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BACKWASHING A POOL?

Things to consider when backwashing the pool:

• The steps of the backwash process must be carried out carefully without skipping.
• All filters and pumps must be switched off before starting the backwash process. Otherwise, the seals of the valve may be damaged and water leaks may occur when the valve is turned to "Backwash".
• Valve sections in the backwash steps must not be operated for more than the specified time.
• Backwashing should be done as long as the filter reservoirs are full. Unnecessary backwash cleaning can cause premature wear of the filters. 
• After the backwash process is completed in the pools, a decrease in pool water occurs. For this reason, the level of the pool water should be checked after the application is completed and the necessary addition should be made.

WHAT ARE POOL BACKWASH METHODS?

Backwash methods in pools do not vary according to the size of the pools or the frequency of use. There is only one backwash method. The backwash application is carried out with the steps given under the heading "How to Backwash the Pool?" above. The brand and model of the valve to be used for backwashing is also an element that does not affect this method. 

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF POOL BACKWASH?

Advantages of pool backwash:

• Revising the filters that provide pool water cleaning and hygiene, that is, backwashing, is the biggest factor in the clarity of the pool water.
• It prevents the harboring and reproduction of invisible bacteria and microbes in the pool water.
• It is a very simple and low-cost process.
• It prevents invisible residues and particles that may be harmful to human health from mixing back into the water in the filter system and ensures that they are disposed of outside the pool.

HOW TO CLEAN THE POOL?

Pools can be hygienized by complete cleaning, superficial cleaning, and deep cleaning. In some of these cleaning types, the water is completely drained. For example, pool floors and walls are cleaned using cleaning robots. In some cleaning types, hygiene conditions are provided with some of the water. For example, the backwash process. Pool cleaning is a ritual that varies depending on how dirty the pool is and how often it is used. However, under all circumstances, the pool water should be kept clean at the highest level and chemicals that will not harm human health should be used in the pool. For detailed information on cleaning pools, you can visit the blog post titled How to Clean a Pool?