Recent content by hoptownshave

I have a clean pool. :)

So, I took the filter apart, cleaned the grids, backwashed it, and started it up again. I added 6 pounds of DE for my 36 inch filter. I just finished it about an hour ago so I will see what it looks like later tonight. Thanks for the info.

No, it's just cloudy. I haven't been able to vacuum it has been so cloudy. 16,500 gallons in ground vinyl pool Hayward Pro-Grid 36" DE filter Polaris Model 180 Vacuum

Previously my pressure was consistently at 18. I shut the pump of for a while and when I turned it back on, it started out at 14 and has been slowly creeping up. 16,500 gallons in ground vinyl pool Hayward Pro-Grid 36" DE filter Polaris Model 360 Vacuum

It seems as though the flow is good. 16,500 gallons in ground vinyl pool Hayward Pro-Grid 36" DE filter Polaris Model 360 Vacuum

High Pressure on New DE Grids Merged by moderator to keep story together. jblizzle I just replaced my old grids for a Hayward 36" DE filter. I followed a youtube video and thought I did it right. However, my pressure reading is at 32. I added 7 lbs of DE initially, and then backwashed it and...

Thank you kiss4afrog. I wish I had found this before I spent several hundred dollars on chemicals. I have learned so much from you all and it has been enjoyable.

Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.

I just purchased a home with an 18x36 in ground pool. When I took the cover off my Hayward pro-grid 36" DE filter, I noticed there were several tears in the screens. Additonally, when I use my Polaris 360 vacuum, the in-line filter for the vacuum clogs up after 30 minutes. Should I change the...