Recent content by chunker37

Thanks for the great posting and photos for this installation. I was trying to figure out how to make it fit and now realize that I must cut out the two sections and replace with the two slightly larger black pvc connectors. :o I was hoping I could just replace the old cell without any new...

Thanks for the advice. I'll have to get a large plastic trashcan to soak the filter in. Should I dilute the TSP or dishwashing detergent with water?

I just closed my pool and when I opened up my DE filter I was surprised to find lots of DE still inside. I had not taken the filter apart for 4 years, but I am glad I did this year. I did not see any tears, but I noticed a dark tan color to the previously white colored mesh. Is this something I...

Here is the link to the above mentioned reference. Great resource. I'm having the same trouble and will troubleshoot my system this week. I have already acid washed my cell and didn't see any reaction. I have noticed white flaking off the cell which does wash away some with high pressure water...

Happy warm/hot summer to all. My pool hit a record 91 degrees this year and I'm only complaining a little. I'll take 91 over 71 any day. So here is our pool. It's a 20,000 gallon in-ground gunite salt water DE pool. Was installed in the fall 2005. It's shaped like a backward "P" and gets plenty...