Filter shooting dirty water into pool after turning it on

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Hi there! So I’ve been dealing with this problem since last year, and can’t figure it out. Everytime I backwash the filter, rinse and turn back to filter it shoots dirty water back into the pool for about 5 seconds then runs clear. It even happens when I’m not back washing, just when I simply turn it on in the morning to run for the day.

Ask the Pool Guy Changed status to publish May 14, 2025

Could be an issue with the filter being dirty and allowing debris to pass through, a broken lateral in the filter, or a crack in a return line. Some more investigation would be in order, starting with a filter check/change the sand, and go from there.

Ask the Pool Guy Changed status to publish May 14, 2025

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