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    DE vs Cartridge Filter - Yes, no, maybe...

    The filter is a Pentair 180007 (36) and the pump a Pentair 1.5 hp. Pool is about 10k-12k gallons. I'll post what the pressure is running at tonight. Thanks for all your help.
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    DE vs Cartridge Filter - Yes, no, maybe...

    I didn't realize that. The water is cloudy but chlorine level is fine. I did a backwash yesterday and it seemed to help the pressure but plan on taking out the grids again this weekend and seeing if they need cleaned again. when I got the house, it had been empty for 2 years with filter...
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    DE vs Cartridge Filter - Yes, no, maybe...

    I just purchased a home with a DE filter and I know very little about them. I'm used to a basic Hayward 1200 cartridge filter and am thinking of getting rid of the DE and replacing with cartridge and here's why... when the mutivalve is on Filter the water pressure comes to a crawl. When...