Backwashing
Reversing water flow through a sand or DE filter to flush trapped debris to waste.
Definition
Reversing water flow through a sand or DE filter to flush trapped debris to waste.
Quick Facts
- Ideal Range
- N/A (triggered at 8–10 psi over baseline)
- Also Known As
- backwash, filter backwash, backwashing
Relationships
Outgoing Relationships
- maintained by → Sand Filter
- maintained by → DE Filter
- related to → Filtration
Incoming Relationships
- maintained by ← Pool Pump
- requires ← Sand Filter
- requires ← DE Filter