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How to Attach a Backwash Hose
Hello, pool owners! In this tutorial, you'll learn everything you need to know about using a backwash hose for draining water further away from your pool. Follow the steps outlined in the video to ensure a secure attachment and proper use. By using a backwash hose, you'll have a convenient and effective solution for managing water drainage during pool maintenance and avoid messes. Let's dive in!
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Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding the Backwash Hose: A backwash hose is a flexible plastic hose that allows you to drain water further away from your pool, preventing potential messes. It comes in various lengths, such as 25, 50, and 100 ft.
2. Proper Attachment: Before attaching the backwash hose to the waste port of your filter, ensure that the shut-off valves are in the correct position to stop the water flow from both the skimmer and return side.
3. Creating a Secure Seal: Wrap a filter fitting with Teflon tape to create a better seal. Slide a hose clamp over the waste port, thread the fitting into the filter's waste port, and attach the backwash hose. Tighten the clamp to ensure the hose remains securely attached.
Step-by-Step Process:
1. Turn off the shut-off valves to stop the water flow from both the skimmer and return side. If you don't have shut-off valves, use a Hayward 1022 black cap or rags to stop the water from pouring out while you remove the pump basket.
2. Wrap a filter fitting with Teflon tape to create a better seal.
3. Slide a hose clamp over the waste port, allowing it to hang loosely.
4. Thread the fitting into the filter's waste port.
5. Attach the backwash hose to the fitting and tighten the clamp to prevent the hose from slipping off.
6. Your backwash hose is now ready to use for draining water further away from the pool.
