How To BACKWASH A POOL FILTER (The Right Way)

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If pressure has built up in your filter or the water is not flowing well in your pool, it's time to backwash. Backwashing is a necessary part of sand filter and D.E. filter maintenance. Doing it the right way will save you from losing water or damaging your equipment. So here’s a quick tutorial on how to backwash your pool filter.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to How To Backwash A Pool Filter
00:43 - What Is Backwashing?
01:19 - When Should You Backwash?
02:05 - How To Backwash a Sand Filter (Multiport Valve)
03:31 - How To Backwash a D.E. Filter (Multiport or Push-Pull Valve)