Add DE to filter during S.L.A.M?

[Cpool]

Hi guys,

I'm in the middle of slamming my pool (day 2) and was thinking of adding some DE to help. Is this something I should do during slamming the pool or not? Didn't know if this would make a difference. Also do you guys really notice a difference when adding is product?

Thanks so much,

Cody

 

[tim5055]

Sand filter?

Ypou don't want to do this until the very end for a little final "polishing" of the water. Just concentrate on the SLAM. Test FC, adjust FC to SLAM level, repeat.....

 

[elwood58]

Your signature needs to tell us a little more about your pool equipment. Filter Type, Pump etc. Tim5055 is correct though. No need to polish until finished with the SLAM.

If you actually have a DE Filter, that is another discussion altogether.

 

[tim5055]

If you actually have a DE Filter, that is another discussion altogether.

Yup

 

[Cpool]

Ok,

I will adjust my signature to add those things. It is a sand filter, I'll post the specs on my signature later. Thanks so much for the advice, so u should add the DE after the water has cleared and the slam is over?

 

[jblizzle]

You can add the DE when you are just trying to clear up the water. Like after you have < 0.5 CC and have passed the OCLT and are just trying to pass the final criteria of a clear pool.