Well, 3 hours later, hubby and I barely survived cleaning our DE filter for the first time. Pretty sure we almost got divorced (j/k).
We followed the tutorial on here to the letter.
We had a major problem right off the bat. Our "wonderful" PB placed the filter so close to the pumps that we cannot get the drain plug unscrewed. SMH They will be getting a call Monday morning.
So, I baled out the water and dirty DE that was left in the bottom of the filter, all but an inch or 2.
We disassembled the manifold and sprayed off the grids well. I inspected them and saw no damage or holes.
We reassembled it without too much difficulty. DEFINATELY a 2 person job, at least for me.
Lubed the O rings and the manifold pipe, put the grid assembly back in the case, put the top back on, reseated and tightened the clamp.
So far, so good, except the filter drain plug issue.
Mixed my 9lbs of DE into a slurry. Made sure the air relief valve was open. Turned the breaker back on and started the pump. When water started to come out the air valve we closed it, turned the pump off.
I remixed the DE slurry, turned the pump on high and poured the DE in the skimmer. Went back and reopened the air valve for a few seconds to make sure all the air was out, closed it, and now we should be golden.
Nope.
My previously beautiful sparkly CLEAR TFP water is now cloudy. Not a ton, but definately noticeable.
I want to cry.
What went wrong???
Will this filter out? Pump is still running on high to try to clear it.
I'm so done with the stress of this pool. I thought cleaning the filter would be a confidence builder but it has just caused more anxiety.
We followed the tutorial on here to the letter.
We had a major problem right off the bat. Our "wonderful" PB placed the filter so close to the pumps that we cannot get the drain plug unscrewed. SMH They will be getting a call Monday morning.
So, I baled out the water and dirty DE that was left in the bottom of the filter, all but an inch or 2.
We disassembled the manifold and sprayed off the grids well. I inspected them and saw no damage or holes.
We reassembled it without too much difficulty. DEFINATELY a 2 person job, at least for me.
Lubed the O rings and the manifold pipe, put the grid assembly back in the case, put the top back on, reseated and tightened the clamp.
So far, so good, except the filter drain plug issue.
Mixed my 9lbs of DE into a slurry. Made sure the air relief valve was open. Turned the breaker back on and started the pump. When water started to come out the air valve we closed it, turned the pump off.
I remixed the DE slurry, turned the pump on high and poured the DE in the skimmer. Went back and reopened the air valve for a few seconds to make sure all the air was out, closed it, and now we should be golden.
Nope.
My previously beautiful sparkly CLEAR TFP water is now cloudy. Not a ton, but definately noticeable.
I want to cry.
What went wrong???
Will this filter out? Pump is still running on high to try to clear it.
I'm so done with the stress of this pool. I thought cleaning the filter would be a confidence builder but it has just caused more anxiety.