{"id":9181,"date":"2022-08-15T07:29:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T07:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/?p=9181"},"modified":"2022-08-15T15:17:33","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T15:17:33","slug":"how-to-operate-pool-sand-filter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/how-to-operate-pool-sand-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Operate &#038; Clean A Pool Sand Filter Properly: Step-By-Step Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9181\" class=\"elementor elementor-9181\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb3c9f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb3c9f1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0827b7\" data-id=\"a0827b7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eb502a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2eb502a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sand filters are used to remove fine particles from water. Sand filters are usually placed near the return <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/best-intex-pool-pump-reviews\/\">pump of the swimming pool<\/a>. They are designed to remove dirt and debris from the water.<\/p><p>A sand filter consists of a tank filled with sand.<\/p><p>Water enters the top of the tank and flows down into the bottom, where it passes through the sand.<\/p><p>The sand acts as a filter as the water travels through the sand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e67588 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e67588\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-25fd7fd\" data-id=\"25fd7fd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beac01b elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"beac01b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=HfY71R1U4_Q&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2dabf6a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2dabf6a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cdec80e\" data-id=\"cdec80e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ab1695 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0ab1695\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e0eea5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e0eea5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-acef03c\" data-id=\"acef03c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7eeaef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7eeaef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Sand Filters<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a59cdfa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a59cdfa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a3b0dbb\" data-id=\"a3b0dbb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78be8b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"78be8b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Types-of-Sand-Filters.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9301\" alt=\"how to operate a pool sand filter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Types-of-Sand-Filters.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Types-of-Sand-Filters-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Types-of-Sand-Filters-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b3c9ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b3c9ce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-06e23e4\" data-id=\"06e23e4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-374f1fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"374f1fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are two types of sand filters: mechanical and chemical.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57672d1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57672d1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f11f8cf\" data-id=\"f11f8cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39851c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39851c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mechanical Sand Filters<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2cd6a6b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2cd6a6b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce45838\" data-id=\"ce45838\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2841d7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2841d7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mechanical filters are typically used in smaller pools, such as spas, kiddie pools, and above-ground pools. These filters are often self-contained units that sit on the pool floor.<\/p><p>They consist of a motor, impeller, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosedaleproducts.com\/products\/filter-cartridges\">filter cartridge.<\/a> The motor turns the impeller, which pushes the water through the filter cartridge.<\/p><p>Mechanical filters are made of metal mesh. These filters are very effective at removing small particles.<\/p><p>The filter cartridge contains a layer of sand or gravel that removes particles from the water. The water then passes back into the pool.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d143d55 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d143d55\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f73ef4f\" data-id=\"f73ef4f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bef8ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bef8ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chemical Sand Filters<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-163b91f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"163b91f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e4f8c0\" data-id=\"4e4f8c0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d5e5ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d5e5ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Chemical filters are designed for larger pools, such as above-ground pools, inground pools, and commercial pools. They are also used in spa systems.<\/p><p>These filters contain a tank filled with chemicals that kill bacteria and algae. A pump circulates the water through the filter bed. As the water passes through the filter bed, it picks up the chemicals.<\/p><p>The chemicals react with the bacteria and algae, killing them. Then the water passes back into the pool or spa.<\/p><p>Filters should be cleaned regularly to ensure they continue working properly. Cleaning a filter involves removing the cover, opening the valve, and draining the water out of the filter.<\/p><p>Then the filter is rinsed with fresh water. Finally, the filter is refilled with water and closed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-442c033 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"442c033\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34b7092\" data-id=\"34b7092\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9211b1c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9211b1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dee0dce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dee0dce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a122802\" data-id=\"a122802\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed82457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed82457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are Sand Filters, And How Do They Work?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f0fdc62 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f0fdc62\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff7dc3f\" data-id=\"ff7dc3f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b44a1f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b44a1f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sand-Filter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9300\" alt=\"how to operate a pool sand filter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sand-Filter.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sand-Filter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sand-Filter-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-410d0d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"410d0d6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8657ad8\" data-id=\"8657ad8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b1d45a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b1d45a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">Hollow tanks are used for <a href=\"https:\/\/royalbrinkman.com\/knowledge-center\/technical-projects\/water-filter-technologies-horticulture\/sand-filter\">sand filtration systems<\/a> &#8211; just like with other pool filter types.<\/p><p class=\"\">The central pipe inside the tank is usually made from PVC plastic. Old sand filters usually have a metal pipe, though they&#8217;re not common.<\/p><p class=\"\">The pipe extends from a diffuser at the top of the water filter tank down to the tank&#8217;s base, where it enters a manifold or hub.<\/p><p class=\"\">There\u2019s a series of slots at the base of the tank where water flows into the tank through them.<\/p><p class=\"\">An adjustable valve attached to the top of the container lets you control the flow of water through the container.<\/p><p class=\"\">Sand is at the heart of the operation, of course.<\/p><p class=\"\">Sand filters cleanse the water by trapping particles within the compacted sand structure that is usually placed inside the tank and around its internal plumbing. Typically, the tank is about halfway filled with sand, so you need to know how big your tank is before buying the sand.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"\">When the pump is turned on and the valve is set to &#8220;filter,&#8221; it forces pressurized water through the tank. Water is pumped from the river into the reservoir.<\/p><p class=\"\">From there, it flows through the filter, cleans the water, and enters the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manifoldpipesolution.com\/\">manifold pipe<\/a>. Water then collects in and rises up through the center pipe. At last, the clean water flows from the valve into the pool.<\/p><p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardnerdenver.com\/en-in\/hoffmanandlamson\/industries\/water-and-wastewater-treatment\/filter-backwash#:~:text=Backwashing%20is%20a%20process%20that,of%20water%20flowing%20through%20it.\"><strong>Backwashing<\/strong> <\/a>reverses the flow of water, moving the dirt from the filter and through an outlet pipe or hose before it gets dumped outside.\u00a0 This mode is used to clean the sand filter (see steps below).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-660be8e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"660be8e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5aa2ecc\" data-id=\"5aa2ecc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e327b4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9e327b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-214fd8f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"214fd8f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c17fe8\" data-id=\"1c17fe8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea98342 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea98342\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Clean A Sand Filter: The Basics<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0761133 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0761133\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7ba6d2\" data-id=\"d7ba6d2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7209221 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7209221\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cleaning a sand filter is easy and consists of three basic steps as follows:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cd8a13c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cd8a13c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c38a58b\" data-id=\"c38a58b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a554f1f elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"a554f1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">1. First, drain the water out of the unit to clean a sand filter.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">2. Next, remove the filter cartridge and wash it thoroughly.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">3. Finally, rinse the filter cartridge under running tap water until no dirt remains.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">4. Replace the filter cartridge and refill the filter with water.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">5. Next, close the valve and turn on the power.\u00a0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-64324e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"64324e6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-59472cb\" data-id=\"59472cb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e5e848 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7e5e848\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-85378ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"85378ba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b4faf56\" data-id=\"b4faf56\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89a1c89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89a1c89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Backwashing?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3760001 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3760001\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe49346\" data-id=\"fe49346\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f18160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f18160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Backwashing is cleaning out the inside of your filter cartridge by running clean water through it.<\/p><p>This procedure helps keep your pool cleaner longer by preventing algae growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e1a75d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e1a75d2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da6b04a\" data-id=\"da6b04a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e715f1b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e715f1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d7e866 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d7e866\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55d8628\" data-id=\"55d8628\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e084160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e084160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Clean A Sand Filter: Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d87569 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d87569\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8fd12de\" data-id=\"8fd12de\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cd4d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"74cd4d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Clean-A-Sand-Filter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9298\" alt=\"how to operate a pool sand filter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Clean-A-Sand-Filter.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Clean-A-Sand-Filter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Clean-A-Sand-Filter-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac2c2e7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac2c2e7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-406b03c\" data-id=\"406b03c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26911d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26911d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Step 1: Start The Filter System<\/h3><p>Turn on the power switch on the sand filter unit. Turn off the water supply valve before starting the sand filter.<\/p><h3>Step 2: Drain The Water Out Of The Sand Filter<\/h3><p>Open the sand filter cover and drain the water into the sand filter waste pail.<\/p><h3>Step 3: Fill Up With Fresh Water<\/h3><p>Put the sand filter back in its place. Then, refill the sand filter with water from the main tank.<\/p><h3>Step 4: Run The Sand Filter For Several Minutes<\/h3><p>Run the sand filter for about 5-10 minutes.<\/p><h3>Step 5: Stop Running The Sand Filter<\/h3><p>Turn off the power switch. Open the sand filter cover.<\/p><h3>Step 6: Check If The Sand Filter Is Ready<\/h3><p>The sand filter is ready if you see no dirt or debris in the sand filter waste pails.<\/p><h3>Step 7: Empty The Sand Filter Waste Pile<\/h3><p>Empty the sand filter waste piles into your sand filter waste container.<\/p><h3>Step 8: Reinstall The Sand Filter<\/h3><p>Put the sand filter into its place. Tighten the sand filter screws so they are adequately sealed.<\/p><h3>Step 9: Test The Sand Filter<\/h3><p>Turn the filter on and let it run for several minutes before turning off the power.\u00a0<\/p><h3>Step 10: Maintain The Sand Filter Regularly<\/h3><p>Clean the sand filter every month. Remove any leaves or debris that accumulate inside the sand filter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e8c5e6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e8c5e6f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1d5e84\" data-id=\"a1d5e84\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0624449 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0624449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-95c353e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"95c353e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-edd2346\" data-id=\"edd2346\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e6b58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71e6b58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Few Important Backwashing Tips<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf23b40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf23b40\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-17aa2ec\" data-id=\"17aa2ec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d19272d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d19272d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Backwashing.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9296\" alt=\"how to operate a pool sand filter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Backwashing.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Backwashing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Backwashing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38d39e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38d39e9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5330f8a\" data-id=\"5330f8a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac17438 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac17438\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Backwashing is essential to maintaining a healthy sand filter.<\/p><p>However, there are some things you should know about how to do it properly.<\/p><p>Here are a few tips to help you avoid problems with sand filters.<\/p><p><strong>1. Know Your Filter Type<\/strong><\/p><p>There are three kinds of sand filters: gravity flow, pressure drop, and vacuum. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aesarabia.com\/gravity-filters\/\">Gravity flow filters<\/a> are usually used in smaller applications where space is limited. Pressure drop filters are typically found in larger installations. Vacuum filters are generally used in large applications.<\/p><p><strong>2. Be Careful About Water Quality<\/strong><\/p><p>You want to make sure you&#8217;re not wasting any water during backwashing. If the water from the sight glass looks clear, yellowish, cloudy, dirty, or contains sediment, you probably don&#8217;t need to backwash.<\/p><p><strong>3. Keep It Clean<\/strong><\/p><p>If you notice any buildup of dirt or debris in the filter, you&#8217;ll need to backwash sooner rather than later. Remember, the water coming out of your sight glass should look clean. If it doesn&#8217;t, you might need to backwash. You probably don&#8217;t want to backwash if you see sediment in the water.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4091b08 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4091b08\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7012b87\" data-id=\"7012b87\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d76b63c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d76b63c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d2dea6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d2dea6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4392723\" data-id=\"4392723\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8174a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8174a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reduce the Need to Backwash<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-852f5a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"852f5a4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b28f72\" data-id=\"3b28f72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7d0501 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7d0501\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Leaves and other debris can lead you to backwash your pool pump more frequently or even dump the whole thing out if the water becomes too dirty.<\/p><p>But one of the best ways to keep this from happening is to install a quality pool cover.<\/p><p>A good pool cover reduces the number of dirt particles entering the system and keeps the filter clean. This allows you to backwash less often and save money over time.<\/p><p>Do you want to learn more about how to choose the right pool cover to reduce the need to do backwashes? Then check out our comprehensive guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/best-pool-cover-pumps\/\">choosing the right pool cover.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ef90df elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ef90df\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b8505b8\" data-id=\"b8505b8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c260a44 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c260a44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5af0f89 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5af0f89\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f6177dd\" data-id=\"f6177dd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bb08d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bb08d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Make Backwashing Easier<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0c2e59 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e0c2e59\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac28ae2\" data-id=\"ac28ae2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ff9e45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ff9e45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Backwashing is often a chore for many people because the process requires getting down into the filtration system and working your way around each element.<\/p><p>But there are ways to make backwashing easier.<\/p><p>For example, if you use a multi-port valve, simply disconnecting the valve allows water to flow freely through the system without clogging up the ports. This makes backwashing much simpler and saves you the trouble of going down into the system to clean the filters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d2cfb4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d2cfb4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da91317\" data-id=\"da91317\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a1d031 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6a1d031\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-13a0c68 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"13a0c68\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8a760b0\" data-id=\"8a760b0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0f4f52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0f4f52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Maintaining a Sand Filter<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98f638b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98f638b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3d18c2\" data-id=\"c3d18c2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80c163f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80c163f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/maintaining-a-healthy-sand-filter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9299\" alt=\"how to operate a pool sand filter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/maintaining-a-healthy-sand-filter.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/maintaining-a-healthy-sand-filter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepoolinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/maintaining-a-healthy-sand-filter-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af3ffb4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af3ffb4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-00be97b\" data-id=\"00be97b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0be34d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0be34d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regularly cleaning the filter helps ensure that the filter remains efficient.<\/p><ul><li>Use a hose to wash away any debris that accumulates inside the filter.<\/li><li>Clean the filter regularly.<\/li><li>Avoid using harsh chemicals to clean the filter.<\/li><li>Cleaning the filter too often can damage the filter.<\/li><li>Make sure that the filter is always full of sand.<\/li><li>Do not place the filter directly over the drain.<\/li><li>Never put the filter under pressure.<\/li><li>Never allow the filter to run dry.<\/li><li>Always follow the manufacturer&#8217;s directions for maintenance.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9bfdf40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9bfdf40\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9271d35\" data-id=\"9271d35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eacf79c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"eacf79c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-91cb59a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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These particles include dirt, rust, and other debris.<\/p><h3>Q: How Much Does a Sand Filter Cost?<\/h3><p>A: A typical complete sand filter system requires a pump, filter media, a screen basket, a motor, and a control panel. Depending on how much power you want to put into your filtration system, you could spend anywhere from $1,500 to over $10,000 to add a sand filter system to a pool.<\/p><h3>Q: What Does Sand Filter Sand Cost?<\/h3><p>Replacement sand for your sand filter usually runs around $25 per 50 pound bag, and your filter might require 100 to 600 pounds of sand, depending on the size and type. For an average-sized inground pool filter, you&#8217;ll need about 350 pounds of material.<\/p><p>However, the main expense when buying and installing a sand filter is purchasing and setting up the equipment.<\/p><h3>Q: How much space do sand filters take up?<\/h3><p>A: Sand filters usually don&#8217;t take up very much room. However, they do require some space around them.<\/p><h3>Q: Is a sand filter safe?<\/h3><p>A: Yes. Sand filters are made out of solid materials that prevent leaks.<\/p><h3>Q: How long should a sand filter last?<\/h3><p>A: The life span of a sand filter depends on how often you maintain it. Most manufacturers recommend replacing the filter every two years.<\/p><h3>Q: Are sand filters easy to operate?<\/h3><p>A: Yes! You must refill the sand with new sand each time you change the filter, but that&#8217;s about it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-891274d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"891274d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dae7640\" data-id=\"dae7640\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242f3ee elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"242f3ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4187fc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4187fc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f51766\" data-id=\"8f51766\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dc5dd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5dc5dd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-585be0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"585be0f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4389481\" data-id=\"4389481\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4a2b34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4a2b34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sand filters are essential parts of swimming pools. 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