After a backwash and rinse, place the valve to the “winterize” setting on the top mount valve. This will allow water to drain from the valve. Next, you’re going to have to completely drain all the water from the filter tank.
Beside above, how do you winterize a Hayward sand filter and pump?
How to winterize the Hayward sand filter
- Completely drain tank by unscrewing drain cap at base of filter tank. Leave cap off during winter.
- Depress Vari-Flo control valve handle and rotate so as to set pointer on valve top between any two positions. This will allow water to drain from the valve.
Moreover, what speed should a Hayward pool pump run?
How do I keep my pool pump from freezing?
You should have a freeze protection device that will automatically turn the pump on when the temperature drops to around 34 degrees. A freeze protector will keep your pool running as long as the temperature remains close to freezing.
What speed should I run my pool pump in the winter?
How do you winterize a Hayward filter?
How do I start my pool pump after winter?
Do I run my pool pump in the winter?
Depending on the size of your pool, we still recommend you run your pump run at least 4-6 hours a day during the fall and winter months. The daily cycle can be divided into multiple cycles, but each cycle should be no shorter than 4 hours, for all the water to pass through the filter at least once.