Can you elaborate a little more on why you "hate" DE? I am just getting ready to change from a sand filter to a new DE filter. I was just getting ready to start a new post to ask what to do with the "used" DE when I backwash. We live in the country, but if its going to be a contaminate or hurt my yard, I don't want to be running it off there. Its way too far to run a backwas hose to the road or pasture. I have heard of some sort of inline seperator, I think, that collects the used DE, but havent been able to find anything on one. Responses from anyone with knowledge on the matter are GREATLY appreciated!! We live in an area where it is pretty much pure blow sand and get ALOT in the pool. I have a feeling I will be backwashing more than most.