You should back-wash an Intex sand filter every few weeks to ensure the water that returns to your pool is clean and clear. The process only takes a few minutes and will most likely require you to add fresh water to the pool to maintain a proper water level for the skimmer.
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Turn the pump filter off.
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Set the filter to back-wash. This will change the water outlet from the pool to the discharge port.
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Connect a hose or pipe to the discharge port. When back-washing the filter, you can use a hose to drain water away from the pool area.
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Turn on the filter. Water will begin running out of the hose or pipe. Continue back-washing until the water discharge becomes clear.
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Turn off the filter and set the filter mode back to its regular position. Turn on the filter to restart the normal water-filtering process.
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Disconnect the hose from the discharge port and store the hose.
The Drip Cap
- Back-washing a pool filter cleanses it from the debris collected through the filtration process.
- When back-washing the filter, you can use a hose to drain water away from the pool area.
- Turn on the filter to restart the normal water-filtering process.