Pressure gauge

[BigDave]

You're doing it right. If you've no guage to indicate when it's time to backwash, the feel of the return flow is an available indicator. The missing guage is not causing the problem but does make filter operation more difficult. Cleaning up an algae episode is even more reason to replace the guage promptly - why make it harder.

[penelopepitstop]

Thank you so much. I will get a new gauge this weekend.