I wanted to deep clean the DE filter and so I put the mpv to closed and opened the filter drain. I think I also open the pressure guage on top of the filter for a few seconds. This caused a lot of DE to go into the pool from the returns. Is this normal? Should I have the mpv on another setting? I have waste, backwash, close, winterize, filter, rinse.
Is it safe to keep the pump running and manually vacuum to pick up all the DE back up?
I am also worried I haven't been doing any maintenance on my MPV. Maybe that is the issue. It is a pentair and the label part number is 273207 rev h. Maybe I need to open that up and replace orings and lube? Anyone know if there is a kit for maintenance on this? I don't want to open it up without being ready to replace any broken orings.
Is it safe to keep the pump running and manually vacuum to pick up all the DE back up?
I am also worried I haven't been doing any maintenance on my MPV. Maybe that is the issue. It is a pentair and the label part number is 273207 rev h. Maybe I need to open that up and replace orings and lube? Anyone know if there is a kit for maintenance on this? I don't want to open it up without being ready to replace any broken orings.
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