how long should carbon filter backwash and rapid rinse
Chlorine tastes and odors are removed. Sediment down to 30 microns in size is also removed by mechanical filtration. The filter is kept clean with a weekly automatic backwash. During the backwash (which typically occurs in the middle of the night) the carbon is washed clean by a 6 to 8 minute backwash and 4 to 6 minute rinse cycle. q. What maintenance is required with these backwashing filters?