How does a sand filter in a pool work?

A sand pool filter is a great option for keeping your inground pool water sparkling clean and free from harmful bacteria. They work by pushing water through sand within the filter chamber. Through this process, dirt and other contaminants become trapped in the sand, leaving clean water to return to your pool.

When to use the valve positions on a pool filter?

It is the pool filter valve positions setting that your filter will spend most of its life on. Mostly it will be used when the pool pump runs on your timer to keep the water in the pool clean. The filter setting is also the one you will use the most when vacuuming your pool.

What are the different settings for pool filter?

There are normally 6 different pool filter settings on a multiport valve which are Filter, Backwash, Waste, Rinse, Recirculate and Closed. Some valves also have an additional 7th position which is Winterize.

When to use rinse setting on sand filter?

This setting is used after backwashing the sand filter. On the rinse setting the water travels the normal way through the sand and can remove a few remaining particles of dirt but its main function is to settle the sand back down ready for the filter to work.

How does a Pentair pool sand filter work?

At Pentair, our pool sand filters are easy to operate and maintain. Our swimming pool sand filters feature a special internal design that maintains the sand bed level and ensures even water flow for the most efficient filtration possible. Additionally, the design maximizes run times between cleanings saving you time and effort!

Are there sand filters for a swimming pool?

Standard pool sand filters can’t “polish” water the way that some other filter-types can. So we developed ClearPro Technology® to improve water clarity on our swimming pool sand filters. Ready for sparkling clean water?