Howdy, partner! The pump operates under very high pressure and when you switch the knob you could enter the "Closed" or other limited flow position that would create immense back pressure. It may be fine depending on your setup, but I wouldn't risk it.
Second speed (slower) will greatly reduce energy consumption. As long as you turn over the entire pool’s water at least once daily you can run at any speed. We run at low speed (50% rpm) for 12 hours per day and high speed for 2 while the pool cleaner is engaged. This is the same turnover as full speed for 8 hours per day, but much less energy.
When I set mine to rinse mode and the water still pushes out of the same hose as it does when I backwash. Is that not supposed to be happening? My pool has been super cloudy and I can’t seem to get this pool clean for past couple weeks and my chemicals are all on point.
Rinse will cause water to travel through waste tube, but when on filter no water should leak out. If it’s cloudy and your chemicals are good perhaps try running the filter for 24 hours straight to fully filter everything. If still no luck, I’d add a water clarifier.
@@rolandsalvato Do you know if it is higher than normal? If so, your sand may need to be replaced. The sand eventually wears down and collects long-term debris. Length of sand life varies, but many suggest replacement every 5 years or so.
Could have swore that rinse will get rid of water as well. Instead of going into your pool jets its meant to rinse out of the system like backwash, except it goes the opposite direction.
Hey! I have that same filter, I believe. Salt water pool & only had it about a year. I’ve somewhat figured out my system, but one thing I’m noticing is the different valve, I only have a single piston style positioner. UP flows to the pool, and DOWN runs water out the backwash line to flush the filter. Is that normal? (My old above ground pool had multiple options like yours. Currently seems like I don’t have a “rinse” option though) How often do you change the filter sand? How would you know if that needs done? I noticed you release pressure in the filter when opening the pump skimmer basket. Does that help keep the pump from running dry when cleaning that out?
Howdy, partner! Hard to understand your valves exactly without seeing them. The filter sand should last 5-7 years. When you start to get consistent sediment returning to the pool it may be time to change the sand. Also, the filter pressure will go higher faster after cleaning when the sand is too old. It's always good to release the vacuum before opening the pump basket. Make sure to bleed all fo the air out of the system when restarting. Good questions partner, you can too!
I back washed today. Pentair Triton 2 sand, push pull valve. My wife recorded me showing are boss. The cloudy discharge, bleed the valve to not damage pump. And of course turn off pump 1st. Thank you, very much for helping me. Directly, indirectly.
@@shanegray3224 nice work! Stay tuned for a video in a couple weeks showing how to fix a leaking backflow valve on the Triton II. It will happen to you someday, but it’s an easy enough fix. Just got done recording that one yesterday.
Howdy partner! The backwashing port will always connect to a hose or discharge pipe. The system in the video is plumbed to a PVC discharge pipe. Backwashing expels dirty water so it will always have to leave the system somewhere. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Thanks, partner! The lid usually has a cap that requires a special plastic wrench made by the manufacturer. If yours isn’t on top of the filter you may need to Google the model to find the correct wrench. Be sure to release all air pressure and turn off the pump first. Good luck!
Yes and no. You should never have to clean out anything in the sand filter, but after several years (5-7) you may need to completely remove the sand and replace with new sand.
Howdy partner! It depends on your system, but once it is about 10-15 psi above freshly clean it’s probably time to be backwashed. You could just backwash it and note the clean pressure for future reference.
Hey partner! I do it monthly or less, but it depends on a lot of factors including size of pool, size of filter, amount of debris, etc. You want to monitor the pressure and when it climbs 7-10 psi I like to flush it. Sand filters work best a little dirty anyways. Good luck!!
Howdy, partner! I am not sure if there is a specific process for brown algae. Generally speaking, you can shock the pool and then flush the filter a few days later to get rid of the junk. If it gets really bad, you can replace the filter sand and add new material. That's a big job, but it has to be done after several years anyway.
@MRGREGSHOWTO thanks for the reply..found out it's not brown algea, it's metals from my neighbors fireworks . Used vitamin C tablets on the biggest brown spot ( recommended by pool store) to figure that out 👍
Hi, is it possible for you to walk us through cleaning a Pentair sand filter? Our pool maintenance guy has gone MIA and in the meantime our pool is green presumably with algae and getting worse by the day. We are new pool owners and have no idea what to do. Even with these TH-cam videos we are worried we’ll make a wrong move and break something. We can Venmo you a reasonable fee for your time. Thanks so much.
Hey partner! Wish I could help but I don’t have a Pentair sand filter. I’ll see if I can find one to do a video on in the future. Don’t be afraid to try and clean the filter. Just take your time and I’m sure you’ll be fine! You can too!
Once a month I come back to this video because I forget everything. Thank you for this great detailed video!
@@jamesperry6503 haha glad to help! Believe it or not I refer to some of my own videos on certain tasks that I don’t do often.
Now I know how to do sand filter cleans for my job. Made real easy now. Thanks for your video.
Happy to help, partner! You can too!
Hello. Thanks for the video. You said "don't leave the pump on as you switch the guage / knob.." Can you tell us why? Thanks again.
Howdy, partner! The pump operates under very high pressure and when you switch the knob you could enter the "Closed" or other limited flow position that would create immense back pressure. It may be fine depending on your setup, but I wouldn't risk it.
thank you for sharing you knowlage man , I really appreciate it . you just helped me to grow my work.
That’s great to hear, partner! You’re welcome!!
thank you ! perfectly explained.
You’re welcome, partner! Glad to help!
Brooooo right too it. My pool wasn’t circulating correctly. Your video Fixed up my problem🤜🏽🤛🏽
Awesome, partner! Happy to help!
Thanks for the video. This was very helpful!
Great partner! Thanks for watching!
Hi, thanks for posting, what position are the skimmer and main drain valves in when you backwash your pool?
Hey partner! You shouldn’t have to adjust the skimmer or main drain when backwashing. They stay in the open position. Thanks for watching!
Do you recommend keeping the pump on second speed or first speed during the day when not cleaning.
Second speed (slower) will greatly reduce energy consumption. As long as you turn over the entire pool’s water at least once daily you can run at any speed. We run at low speed (50% rpm) for 12 hours per day and high speed for 2 while the pool cleaner is engaged. This is the same turnover as full speed for 8 hours per day, but much less energy.
When I set mine to rinse mode and the water still pushes out of the same hose as it does when I backwash. Is that not supposed to be happening? My pool has been super cloudy and I can’t seem to get this pool clean for past couple weeks and my chemicals are all on point.
Rinse will cause water to travel through waste tube, but when on filter no water should leak out. If it’s cloudy and your chemicals are good perhaps try running the filter for 24 hours straight to fully filter everything. If still no luck, I’d add a water clarifier.
Hello again, I repeated the filter clean process twice; yet the pressure is still very high. I'm afraid that's not a good thing. What should I try?
@@rolandsalvato Do you know if it is higher than normal? If so, your sand may need to be replaced. The sand eventually wears down and collects long-term debris. Length of sand life varies, but many suggest replacement every 5 years or so.
Could have swore that rinse will get rid of water as well. Instead of going into your pool jets its meant to rinse out of the system like backwash, except it goes the opposite direction.
Correct, partner! Sorry if I misspoke there.
Hey! I have that same filter, I believe. Salt water pool & only had it about a year. I’ve somewhat figured out my system, but one thing I’m noticing is the different valve, I only have a single piston style positioner. UP flows to the pool, and DOWN runs water out the backwash line to flush the filter. Is that normal? (My old above ground pool had multiple options like yours. Currently seems like I don’t have a “rinse” option though)
How often do you change the filter sand? How would you know if that needs done?
I noticed you release pressure in the filter when opening the pump skimmer basket. Does that help keep the pump from running dry when cleaning that out?
Howdy, partner! Hard to understand your valves exactly without seeing them. The filter sand should last 5-7 years. When you start to get consistent sediment returning to the pool it may be time to change the sand. Also, the filter pressure will go higher faster after cleaning when the sand is too old. It's always good to release the vacuum before opening the pump basket. Make sure to bleed all fo the air out of the system when restarting. Good questions partner, you can too!
How do I get the water to not run out like it does when it is backwashing?
You have to turn it back to the filter setting. If it continues to leak on filter, check out our video on replacing the backwash valve seal.
Thank you, Sir.
You’re welcome, partner! You got this!
I back washed today. Pentair Triton 2 sand, push pull valve. My wife recorded me showing are boss. The cloudy discharge, bleed the valve to not damage pump. And of course turn off pump 1st. Thank you, very much for helping me. Directly, indirectly.
@@shanegray3224 nice work! Stay tuned for a video in a couple weeks showing how to fix a leaking backflow valve on the Triton II. It will happen to you someday, but it’s an easy enough fix. Just got done recording that one yesterday.
Backwashing with this system doesn’t require a separate backwash hose, is that right?
Howdy partner! The backwashing port will always connect to a hose or discharge pipe. The system in the video is plumbed to a PVC discharge pipe. Backwashing expels dirty water so it will always have to leave the system somewhere. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Hi, thanks for this video. Question. How can I remove the dome lid of the filter? Thanks
Thanks, partner! The lid usually has a cap that requires a special plastic wrench made by the manufacturer. If yours isn’t on top of the filter you may need to Google the model to find the correct wrench. Be sure to release all air pressure and turn off the pump first. Good luck!
So,there is never a time that a person has the actually open the sand filter chamber to clean out anything in there?
Yes and no. You should never have to clean out anything in the sand filter, but after several years (5-7) you may need to completely remove the sand and replace with new sand.
4:10. -rinse does take water from the inflow and sends it out the waste . Other than that , good video
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You are correct, partner! Apologies if I misspoke. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much
You’re welcome, partner! Happy to help!
The side of my filter says to only rinse for 30 seconds. What happens if I rinse too long?
No harm, partner! But, your filter is probably a little smaller and may not need as thorough of a rinse. Its not an exact science either way.
Thks for the info
You're welcome, partner!
Thank you
You’re welcome, partner!
What would be considered "a little high" to know to do this?
Howdy partner! It depends on your system, but once it is about 10-15 psi above freshly clean it’s probably time to be backwashed. You could just backwash it and note the clean pressure for future reference.
Great
Thanks for watching, partner!
how often are you doing this? weekly?
Hey partner! I do it monthly or less, but it depends on a lot of factors including size of pool, size of filter, amount of debris, etc. You want to monitor the pressure and when it climbs 7-10 psi I like to flush it. Sand filters work best a little dirty anyways. Good luck!!
My sand filter only has backwash, recirculate, pump to waste, filter to waste, filter, winterize, closed … how do I properly rinse the filter?
Hey partner! ‘Filter to waste’ should be the same as rinse. Thanks for watching!
How do I sanitize my filer & pump from brown algea?
Howdy, partner! I am not sure if there is a specific process for brown algae. Generally speaking, you can shock the pool and then flush the filter a few days later to get rid of the junk. If it gets really bad, you can replace the filter sand and add new material. That's a big job, but it has to be done after several years anyway.
@MRGREGSHOWTO thanks for the reply..found out it's not brown algea, it's metals from my neighbors fireworks . Used vitamin C tablets on the biggest brown spot ( recommended by pool store) to figure that out 👍
Hi, is it possible for you to walk us through cleaning a Pentair sand filter? Our pool maintenance guy has gone MIA and in the meantime our pool is green presumably with algae and getting worse by the day. We are new pool owners and have no idea what to do. Even with these TH-cam videos we are worried we’ll make a wrong move and break something. We can Venmo you a reasonable fee for your time. Thanks so much.
Hey partner! Wish I could help but I don’t have a Pentair sand filter. I’ll see if I can find one to do a video on in the future. Don’t be afraid to try and clean the filter. Just take your time and I’m sure you’ll be fine! You can too!
Over explaining
Sorry, partner! I will try to do better next time. Thanks for watching!
The best videos are when people over explain.
@@rblair2853 no it's not. Instructions to open car door to get in the car is too much
@@theone-jm3glyour comment is far less necessary than his explaining. Bet you’re the life of the party huh?
As a new pool owner I appreciate detailed explanation.
Very clear, thank you.
You're welcome, partner! You can too!