Waste. This setting draws water from the pool and sends it straight to the waste outlet without passing through the filter. You would use the ‘Waste’ setting to drain or partially drain your pool or you may use it when vacuuming if there is a lot of dirt and debris on the bottom of your pool.
Additionally, what setting do I use to drain my pool?
Likewise, people ask, how long does it take to drain a 15000 gallon pool?
Draining a pool can take up to 14 hours, depending on the size, so be sure to drain it on a day when you have sufficient free time. You need to be home to check on the pool, the hoses, and the pump frequently.
Should pool main drain be open or closed?
For proper water circulation, it is best to position the flap so that it is about 2/3 closed. This will allow for more flow through the main drain than through the skimmer, which will promote a “bottom-to-top” circulation throughout the pool.
Do you vacuum a pool on backwash or waste?
If you do have this option, it is highly recommended that whenever you have algae, you will need to vacuum to waste. This option allows you to vacuum the algae up and send it out through the backwash line, avoiding getting algae into your filter sand.
At what PSI should I backwash?
When Shocking a pool should the pump be on filter or recirculate?
The Filter setting is the best setting or filter position to use after shocking your pool. You may also use the Recirculate setting on your filter.
What is the waste valve on pool filter?
2/ WASTE. The WASTE setting is one of two ‘bypass’ settings on a multiport valve. WASTE redirects the water pumped from the pool and sends it straight out of the backwash line or hose. There are two common instances you would use the WASTE setting.
What is the difference between backwash and waste?
Drain/Waste: Opting the drain or waste setting will remove pool water without forcing it through the filter. Backwash: This clears out any debris, dirt and other contaminants that may have accumulated on the filter. Closed: if you choose this setting, then the flow of water to the pool and filter will be stopped.
Does backwash drain the pool?
Before You Drain Your Pool
Either pool draining methods will require a backwash hose. It is very important to direct your backwash hose toward to an area that won’t flood from all of the water flow. For most homes, this means draining into the driveway so water can roll down and then into the drains in the street.
Do I need to rinse after backwash?
In order to prevent residual blow back into the pool, once you’ve finished backwashing it’s highly advisable to rinse the filter. Just as the backwash lifts and flushes the sand, the rinse resets the sand to its original position for optimum filtration.