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Make Filter Media Last

Backwashing only when needed and cleaning cartridge filters correctly can extend media life and improve pool-system performance.

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Like any other pool component, filter media must be maintained to ensure a long and productive life. But what exactly does that mean? Are pool operators doing what is expected to stretch every dollar to capacity? Take a look at the recommendations below for backwashing and cleaning a cartridge filter properly.

How often should a filter be backwashed?

Backwashing is defined as the process of cleaning a swimming-pool filter by reversing the flow of water through the filter. Only sand filters and diatomaceous earth (DE) filters can be backwashed.