Filter Problem

[frustrated]

after i backwash and turn the filter back on and even during vacuuming...stuff comes back thru the jets....white in color and clouds the pool.. what causes this and how do i stop it from happening? HELP

[Pool Helper]

What kind of filter does your swimming pool have??

[Mullins]

I have a sand filter

[Pool Helper]

If this happens all the time your filter sand is probably either scaled up, the level is too low, or needs replacing.

Open the cover and check the level and consistency, and push your hand in looking for clumps or lumps. Report your findings back here for the next steps. Please include as much info as possible in order for me to make an accurate diagnosis.

[Mullins]

i have never done this before. can you give me instructions on how to do that...when you say open the cover are you taking about the part that is called the access dome? thanks

[Pool Helper]

the part that is called the access dome

Yes. You need to open this up to get to the sand.

[frustrated]

to do this...shut off the pump, close the valves and take off the dome cover right?

[joykiller]

If I add a solar system and a propain heating system to a pool/ spa combo will it affect my pool pump presure.It seems like my pool has little presure.This is a fairly new pool but the solar panels and propain heater was added after the pool was installed. I have a 1 1/2 hp pump.

[heckendorfmortgage]

Solar should have independant pump, so shouldn't affect filter pressure.

Gas heater shouldn't have major effect on filter pum pressure.

[POOLDUDE]

Can anyone shed some light on why my DE Filter is shooting up in pressure even after I backwash, also when I turn it back on after backwash it flows well then dies of after 20 seconds and that is when the pressure shoots up. ANY ADVICE would be appreciated. Also I have replaced the Push Pull Orings