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Step 6
Filter, Clean and Remove Remaining Debris
Dead algae and dirt end up on the floor or in the filter. Clearing the water now is mostly a filter job — watch the pressure gauge and clean the filter the way your filter type requires.
What You'll Need
- Pressure gauge reading from a clean filter (write it down)
- Garden hose with spray nozzle
- Manual vacuum head, hose, and pole (or a robotic cleaner)
- Your filter manufacturer's manual
What To Do
- 1Run the pump as long as your equipment manufacturer allows — during recovery, many owners run it 24 hours a day until the water clears.
- 2Check the pressure gauge every day. When it reads about 8–10 psi above your clean starting pressure (or what your manual specifies), the filter needs cleaning.
- 3SAND or DE filter: backwash only if your filter is designed for it, following the manufacturer's valve sequence. Always turn the pump OFF before moving the multiport handle.
- 4CARTRIDGE filter: pump OFF, release air pressure, remove cartridge, and hose between every pleat from top to bottom. Cartridges are not backwashed.
- 5Vacuum settled debris slowly. Fill the vacuum hose with water first so it doesn't send air to the pump. On very dirty floors, use 'waste' setting only if your filter has one and you can refill the water.
- 6Re-check pressure and empty baskets after vacuuming.
Filters hold pressure. Always turn the pump off and open the air relief valve before opening a filter. If a tank clamp or lid is damaged, don't run the system — call a technician.
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