Hey Pool Owners! Here’s how to backwash your sand filter in 2 minutes. First, shut off your filter. Then attach the backwash hose to your filter’s waste or backwash port. Turn your multiport valve to Backwash. Then turn your system back on. Water should be flowing out of the backwash port and through the hose. Let the water run for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the water runs clear. Check the clarity coming out of the end of your backwash hose or check your filter sight glass. Turn the filter syste

Is your pool safe from winter temperatures? Water inside your pump and filter will crack and expand in freezing temperatures. So plan to drain and winterize your equipment before a deep freeze. And if your pump and filter are on the small side, consider storing them inside away from the elements. Even if you live in a milder climate, make a plan for covering or quickly winterizing your equipment in a cold snap. Remember, cold temperatures can also cause power outages so running your pump might n

Adding Fresh Sand to an existing aquarium

Choosing the right type of sand for your reef aquarium.