How Do You Backwash A Nautilus Pool Filter?
By backwashing a Nautilus pool filter, you can clean the pool pump sand to remove dirt particles that have been trapped by the sand when the pool water filters through the sand and pump during normal operation and from vacuuming the pool. The Nautilus pool filter should be backwashed when the filter pressure rises to 7 pounds per square inch (PSI) or more above the initial clean reading on the pressure gauge, which is 10 PSI or under. Turn off the sand filter pump. Roll out the backwash hose that is attached to the outlet at the bottom of the pump. The idea is to have a long enough hose so that the water drains far enough away from the pool and away from grassy areas. Turn the multi-port valve on the filter to the “Backwash” position. If you are using a two-position slide valve, lift the handle of the valve so that it is extended upward before moving it. Turn on the pump and allow the water to circulate until the water in the sight glass on the side of the pump runs clear. Note: If the
