Backwashing a sand filter is an essential part of pool maintenance. But how often do you need to backwash? And how do you actually do it? Backwashing reverses water flow to remove contaminant buildup in your sand filter. And it’s a simple process of connecting a backwash hose to your fi...
1. Turn Off The Pump And Depressurize The Filter Tank First, turn off the pool pump. If you have a timer, make sure you remove anything that’ll trip the timer and turn the pump back on. You don’t want the pump to come back on when you’re cleaning the filter cartridge. For you...
Attach the connector hosing to the pump and filter system. If you are using a sand filter, do not use sand or other granular bedding in the pond because these materials will clog a high-powered filter.
How to Bleed the Air From a Pool Filter The air may be trapped in the hoses. This pump is designed to process a steady stream of water, and if air gets trapped in the hoses, it may cause internal parts to vibrate and make more noise than usual. Inspect the hoses to see ...
HOW TO USE A DRYWALL SANDER BENEFITS OF THE DRYWALL SANDER As with any DIY job, having the right tool makes all the difference. The drywall sander has been spec...
Next, set a house plant between the lamp and the box so that its shadow rests on the "house." You can also use branches broken from trees or bushes for this, instead of a house plant -- just stand them in pots of sand to provide stable shade. Check the temperature again after 20...
After you’ve installed a new pool pump and completed all the plumbing and electrical connections, one very critical procedure remains when you start the pool pump for the first time. To create adequate suction to pull water from the pool, push it through the filter and back to the pool th...
(I try not to use “smart” as an adjective when describing non-computer devices that can now be monitored and commanded over the Internet, because that’s giving a compliment that may not be earned.) I bought this dishwasher because Wirecutter recommended it, and I know the attention to ...
If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust or fumes. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST OR FUMES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a properly fitted NIOSH-approved respirator ...
Do you know how to drain a pool? Above ground is simple. But draining an inground pool incorrectly could destroy it. Learn the right ways for both.