DE in dans filter

[Paxcou]

I have a sand filter, it said on the label 3.1 Ft2 for the effective filtration area.
I am adding DE as my water is not super clear (I am getting rid of algae before it got worst for the last 2 days.

Based in everything I read I should add approximately 1/2 pound of DE and make sure the gauge increase by 1 psi.

Am I right ?

 

[Richard320]

Follow the directions in the how-to. You don't want to overload.

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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[YippeeSkippy]

Actually all filters will be different since they all have varying amounts of sand in them, ect. So start with about 1/4 cup and watch for a pressure rise (up to an hour possibly). If it hasn't risen 1 degree, add another 1/4 cup. Go slow, and when you remember how much it takes you'll be able to add that much next time. Remember that backwashing flushes all the DE out.

Maddie