The Backwashing Filters For Your Hot Tub

June 5, 2010 - PRLog -- This is done because filters can also get dirty and they must be maintained to ensure that they can still function properly. Filters also need to be cleaning.

Xaviera Arata Editor of the "Cheap Hot Tubs" website -- http://www.CheapHotTubs.me -- pointed out;

“…When comes the water treatment you have to know the steps involved in backwashing…” Added Xaviera Arata

There are several steps involved in backwashing. These are the following:

1.    You remove the filter from the line and drain the water into the filter bed.
2.    A process called air wash cycle begins. This is when the air is being pushed up into the filter bed so that it appears as if its boiling. This process will break up the compressed filter bed and will force the particles accumulated to be suspended. This will last for around 3 minutes.
3.    Once it stops, the backwash phase begins. Water will then start to flow up passing through the filter bed.
4.    Clean water passes through the filter bed to remove the accumulated particles present in the media and to clean the media. This doesn't stop until the backwash water appears clean.

There are two known types of backwash valves. These are the push pull valves and multiport valves. The push-pull valves, or slide valves, are usually mounted in bulkhead fittings located at the sides of the DE or sand filter. They are very convenient to use, contain lesser parts and are more lenient to water flow. The multiport (MPV) valves can be found in the same area where slide valves can be attached. Their main advantage is that they have multiple ports, which gives you more choices when it comes to filtering and backwashing. Normally, they contain 6 positions. Exceptions include Jacuzzis, which have 7. They are called filter, rinse, backwash, recirculate, waste, and closed.

Dealing with Leaking Filters

Sand filters don't leak as much as others. However, it can occur around the multiport interface. Usually the problem lies on leaks coming from the multiport valves backwash port. To solve the problem temporarily, you may perform minor adjustments to the handle. However, if it means more permanent repair, you may have to replace the spider gasket located within the multiport valve.

“…If you want to keep yourself safe when you're enjoying the luxury of spas, tubs, and baths, then you better ensure you have the best filters installed in the system…” Added Xaviera Arata

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