Adding DE to Salt Water Pool ?

[Scollops]

Hi all, i read the article on adding DE to a salt water pool (cup or two) into skimmer to give the filter a boost.

Odd question, but what size DE powder. Suppliers i have looked at seem to offer 3 or 4 types. Extra fine to coarse etc.

 

[Texas Splash]

Let's be sure to clarify some things. As a sand filter owner, yes, you can add a small amount of DE to your sand to help capture small particles. The big thing is never want to use food grade DE or DE made for insecticide use. Only use DE made for pools. Being a salt (or non-salt) pool makes no difference.

Add DE to a Sand Filter

A clean pool filter will increase the efficiency of your pool! ... your filter are to backwash it, clean the manifolds and grids, and add new DE.

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DE Filter Use and Care - Further Reading

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[Jimrahbe]

S,

Tell us the whole story.. Why do you think you need to add DE to your filter? What problem are you having that you are trying to fix?

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[PoolGate]

The filter has little to do with water clarity.

 

[Scollops]

Thanks all, was really looking at options amongst usual approach for iron removal, general filtering. Thats in addition not a replacement to.AA and sequestriant. So edging bets where i can, having almost a 4th round of removing. I highly suspect the salt...Aqua Health. I have practically removed and replaced my water. Which has had no issues until now, or when salt was added.