Why Is Backwashing a Pool Important?

The purpose of backwashing is to keep your pool clean and functional as these pool values are required to meet its standard of cleanliness. After all, a dirty pool is not desirable and will be completely rejected for use by swimmers.

Is backwashing a pool necessary?

Backwashing and teardown depend on how often you use your swimming pool and just how dirty it actually gets with normal use. DE filters are usually torn down and cleaned at least six times per year. Unless your pool gets really dirty, you should not need to backwash it beyond your scheduled maintenance.

What is the purpose of backwashing a pool?

Well, as the name suggests, backwashing involves reversing the flow of water through your filter media, be it Zeoplus, sand, glass pearls or diatomaceous earth (DE). This dislodges dirt and debris that may have become trapped, and flushes it out through your multiport valve waste line.