On Sat, 24 Sep 2005 17:12:56 GMT, "PJ"
wrote:

I hope someone here can help me. When "winterizing" a sand filter, should
the handle be left in the "backwash" or "winterize" position? I would have
thought "winterize" was the obvious answer but my pool guy left it on
backwash. Also, should the pressure guage be taken off?
Thanks in advance!

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I place the handle between the indents for filter/wash.rinse/
etc,....always open the bottom drain and store the "cap" with the
pressure guage in the garage over the winter...

BUT Guages are cheap ..so I .never worried about trying to protect
one...

Bob G..