How often should I backwash my saltwater pool. It has a volume of 36000 Litres.

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How often should I backwash my saltwater pool. It has a volume of 36000 Litres.

Postby acosti » Mon 06 Mar, 2017 04:44

How often should I backwash my saltwater pool?

It has a volume of 36000 Litres.

The pool is outdoors and it is Autumn where I am living.


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Re: How often should I backwash my saltwater pool. It has a volume of 36000 Litres.

Postby Denniswiseman » Mon 06 Mar, 2017 06:01

We recommend backwashing when the pressure rises 20-25% over the clean pressure
No specific time or pressure
If you don't have a pressure gauge. Fit one and backwash and you will know your clean pressure

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