how long do i backwash a pool filter
Backwash until the water runs clear out the waste line. Usually about 2 - 3 minutes. You may need to add water to the pool before or after backwashing. On a D.E. filter, the last step is to add the fresh D.E. powder to the filter, through the skimmer. Also effective with D.E. filters is to backwash 2 or 3 times, for a total of 5 mins. Backwash for 2.5 mins, filter for 20 secs, Backwash for 1.5 mins, filter for 20 secs, Backwash for 1 minute, then back to the filter position. This removes more DE powder than just a single backwashing.