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I don't really feel like I can explain the situation in a short paragraph, but I got a message saying the post was too long, so here's the gist. Apparently my filter pressure was at 32, the new service backwashed for 1 minute, then, according to their standard practice, added "2lbs DE per 30...

I just got a brand new hayward De4820 filter, and my wife and I were discussing DE - specifically the fact that there's food grade, and pool grade - and pool grade is known to be hazardous if ingested. Her concern of course was that if it's hazardous when ingested, what happens if some of the...

My current filter is an old Atlas pa-48, leaking, rusted, and the grids are busted. I've decided to replace it and I'm thinking of a Hayward 48sq ft DE filter. My question is this - I've been quoted anywhere from 12-1500 for replacement plus labor... I can get the filter for about $700... Is...

I've been battling with a few issues that have made getting and keeping the pool clean and free of sediment difficult for a while now, and now that I'm getting there, I'm noticing staining in the plaster. The issue I'm having is that these "stains" seem to be little bulbs, maybe a bit smaller...

We just bought a new house in November, and it came with the pool. We knew when we moved in that the filter had a small leak, and was pretty old. Now, after a few months of battling to keep the pool clean, I'm looking to replace the filter (possibly) and get an automated cleaner. I'm considering...