How to backwash a Hayward perplex pool filter?

After backwashing a Hayward perplex pool filter, turn it off. If you have a Hayward power head, plug it into a separate breaker circuit. If you don’t have a power head, turn the filter off manually. Don’t unplug the filter until it’s fully drained. If you have an older filter that’s been draining slowly, it may take several hours.

How to backwash a Hayward perplex pool filter with sand?

If your Hayward perplex filter is still sealed, you can still do a backwash. First, place a bucket of sand in the filter and cover it with a filter cage. Screw the filter cage on securely. Set the machine to its backwash cycle and let it run for five minutes. You should hear a bubbling sound. After the backwash is completed, you will need to remove the bucket of sand and clean the filter.

How to backwash a Hayward perplex pools filter with maggots?

If you have a Hayward perplex pool filter with a filter cake that has a lot of debris on it, a backwash is an option. However, this process can have unpredictable results, especially if you have a lot of maggots in the filter cake. If you want to try it, it’s best to do a backwash when the filter is empty of water. Otherwise, you could dislodge the maggots and send them flying into your pool water.

How to backwash a Hayward perplex pool

To accomplish effective backwashing, you must have the equipment necessary to safely and properly backwash. For instance, you'll need a Hayward PEX baffled cartridge filter or a Hayward baffled cartridge filter with a cartridge wash. The cartridge must have the proper hanger or hanger system to keep it in place and allow the water to flow into the cartridge. You'll also need an air compressor. If you have a Hayward pump with a cartridge wash, you don't need the air compressor. Connect the hose

How to backwash a Hayward perplex pool filter without clogged skimmers?

If your Hayward perplex pool filter is clogged, the first step is to clean the skimmers. You can use a pool vacuum to clean the skimmers, or you can take the easier route and just use your hands. Just take a small handful of pool sand and scrub the skimmer from top to bottom. If you have a Hayward filter that has more than one skimmer, make sure to clean each one. Once you have cleaned the skimmer, you should be able to pull the water