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Step 1
Davey MPV with B unionsBefore you backwash your SPA FILTER, locate the on and off switch for your spa filter pump. Turn the filter to off position. Look for a round valve either by the pump or on the filter. This valve will have a handle that lifts up and down. Most of these handles can be pressed down and turned to the backwash position indicated on the valve.
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Step 2
Next, turn on the filter pump. The water flow will be going in the opposite direction into the filter cleaning out all accumulated debris. Let this run for at least one minute. You will see that the water at the beginning will be cloudy and then will turn clear. When the water turns clear turn filter pump off.
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Step 3
Go back to the valve and press the handle into the down position. Move it to the SPA position or back to the original position before you started cleaning the filter.
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Step 4
Hot tub at sunsetTurn on the filter pump. This should complete the procedure. Now that you backwashed the spa you may need to fill the spa with water back to your desired level. You should BACKWASH YOUR SPA at least once per month.
Comments
cottage201 said
on 6/3/2009 I would like to take out my dirty filter, stick in my spare, and then clean my dirty filter. Are there any other "automated" ways to clean it? I hate cleaning all the little "flaps" by hand. Is there are need for this or do I have too much time on my hands..
elyria said
on 3/21/2009 Excellent instructions, very helpful article! 5*
kittykat3 said
on 3/19/2009 Well written article. 5*
sonni57 said
on 3/19/2009 Good info on how to backwash a spa filter I didn't know this I'll pass it on.
Gertrud said
on 3/18/2009 Good to know. I was not aware that you should backwash a spa filter that often. Thanks for the useful information. 5*s