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Old 08-31-2007   #9 (permalink)
MikeM
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I've no experience with this filter. I have an old Aquadyne. I've found I get better cleaning in less time if I discharge to waste about a third of the water in the filter, then use blower and then backwash. The floating beads are backwashed in more concentrated fashion. I've not noticed an adverse impact on biofiltration, but I'm relying on it solely for mechanical anyway.
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