I'm using a Sta-Rite PLD50 DE filter to filter my 24' round Aquasport above-ground pool. Everything was new last season. This year, from the start, I've been noticing what I think is de on the bottom of the pool after over-night filtering. Most of the time my Dolphin vacuum takes care of removing it. Still, this shouldn't be happening. I recently cleaned filter after four weeks from start-up. I added pre-measured 6 lbs of de & started-up again. Water pressure entering pool is great & pressure on gauge is about 95 psi. What could be causing this & what can be done to correct?
DE getting into pool
- Thread starter phandrews
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- Apr 10, 2018
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- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
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There are a few things that can cause DE to bypass the filter. Check out the article below. I would start with a full filter cleaning and inspection. Look closely for holes/tears in the filter media. Make sure all o-rings are in good shape and seated before reassembly. Make sure the air bleeder assembly is seated and properly installed.
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There are a few things that can cause DE to bypass the filter. Check out the article below. I would start with a full filter cleaning and inspection. Look closely for holes/tears in the filter media. Make sure all o-rings are in good shape and seated before reassembly. Make sure the air bleeder assembly is seated and properly installed.
DE Filter Use and Care - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
- Apr 10, 2018
- 6,383
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
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- Apr 10, 2018
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- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Yes...or 95 kPa which is about 13-14 psi.I think phandrews meant 9.5....I don't think you can actually get to 95
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I actually didn't even realized kPa was my dial until now.....
A great point....especially for those of us in the US
I actually didn't even realized kPa was my dial until now.....