DE ?

msachen · Jun 17, 2015

Good morning,

Is this the right stuff?

Amazon.com : Robelle 4024 D.E./Diatomaceous Earth Powder for Swimming Pools, 24-Pound : Pool Supplies Chemicals : Home Improvement

Does anyone know where I can purchase the right stuff but in smaller quantities?

Thank you,
Mike

jblizzle · Jun 17, 2015

Yes, it is DE for pools. No, I do not know where you can buy smaller bags, but I know they exist.

JVTrain · Jun 17, 2015

Smallest I could find was a 20 lb. box of the stuff. Should last me til retirement as it's just a filter enhancement 2-3 times a summer when I backwash my sand filter.

Although I hate that Clorox is branding every pool chemical and supply under the sun, here's a slightly smaller and cheaper one. Amazon.com : CLOROX Pool Garden

Richard320 · Jun 17, 2015

You could try cellulose instead. Amazon

bh4mr1ck · Jun 17, 2015

I get Splash brand DE. 24lb box broken up into four 6lb bags.

YippeeSkippy · Jun 17, 2015

Last year I bought it via the Ace Hardware website. 20# delivered to the store for $14.99, free shipping.

Used a bit last night in the sand filter and it my water just sparkles!

msachen · Jun 30, 2015

Help me DE to sand filter

Split by moderator from HERE. jblizzle

I'm doing this today. Pump 1 and 3 have skimmer baskets at the water line. #2 doesn't; it flows from the bottom drain. Any suggestions for adding DE 11 feet down?

Thanks,
Mike

jblizzle · Jun 30, 2015

Why are you doing this?

I would just add it to the 2 pumps that have the skimmers ( I assume they each have their own sand filter?) and forget about the other pump.