I think my perflex DE filter is leaking DE

[Metalman23]

Whenever I bump my perflex filter, I get a cloud shooting from the jets, into the pool, also I get this fine sand residue in the shallow end, could it be leaking the de? I guess if so I'd need to buy a new filter.

 

[Mdragger88]

Its time to inspect your filter
Here’s a thread with a similar issue that goes through all the possibilities

Oldie but goodie, Hayward Perflex DE filter spews dirty water on startup...

I found this post (and this forum) as the top hit for a google search of the problem I'm having with my DE filter: Newbie, Hayward Perflex DE filter spews dirty water on startup... Unfortunately, the moderator deleted my inquiry/reply to it because the post is "too old". Not sure what the...

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