Pool very dirty day after use.

[Scrapple]

I was always told to vacuum to waste. Is there a better way? Remember, I've been given a lot of bad information. That is why I came here

[Watermom]

What kind of filter do you have? No need to vacuum to waste. Just vacuum to your filter.

[Scrapple]

Hayward sand filter, 18", I think.

[Watermom]

Just vacuum to your filter. You won't need to backwash it every time either. Just watch your pressure. When it rises 8-10psi over your clean filter pressure, then backwash. (Or if you notice a big drop in the flow at the return.)

The only time someone might vacuum to waste is if they are picking up piles of algae or something like that.

(Go ahead and edit your signature to add your filter info. You can do so by clicking on the link in my signature above.)

[BigDave]

One additional suggestion: I have a foot bath that I place in front of the ladder. It keeps alot of grass and dirt out of the pool. I know because it's always filthy when I dump it.

[Scrapple]

Yes. We will be using the foot bath next time.