I desire to backwash my pool filter, but I do not wish to "just dump" the waste water onto the ground next to the pool equipment. Instead I would like to redirect the waste water approximately 20 feet laterally (and slightly downhill) to a nearby yard drain.
The filter model is a "Jandy DEL 60 CP". It appears to be equipped with an external "2-in-1 Backwash Valve" (looks similar to this). The backwash output of this valve is extended by a short run of pipe which terminates in what appears to be a simple ball valve (see attached photo.) I have inspected the open end of this valve piece and it is without threads and measures roughly 2 7/16ths inches ID and 2 15/16th inches OD.
My question in parts is:
- What variety/diameter of hose would be appropriate to redirect the waste water from this backwash valve
- ...and how can I temporarily and securely connect it to the open end of the valve at the end of the backwash waste pipe
- EDIT: Added emphasis to the word "temporarily" as I do not wish to permanently attach anything to this valve. I just need a way to redirect the water for a few minutes a few times a year. I was thinking to use some sort of hose material instead of rigid PVC pipe so that when not in use I can coil up the hose and store it.
- ...and how should I filter/process the final output before it enters the nearby yard drain?
- EDIT: My concern with filtering is both larger debris (such as leaves and small stones) and also filter media (diatomaceous earth.)
