Thanks Ron, good thoughts, if we do not restrict flow to increase circulation, then my next best circulator is swimming, after that I guess brushing but I like swimming way more than brushing. LOL
I am thinking Slimebags may not do much more than present filter as my thought is the problem is more the volume going through the pump, rather than the filtration itself. You can make DIY Slimebags as in this thread and also in this thread. They can be purchased for $16. 74 with shipping and then make your own adapter as in the 1st thread or buy a 1.5" male thread to Barb adapter. All totaled about $20-$25 for 2 that will last a long time, this is my second year I bought 2 from slimebag co. and still have not worn out the first, I use now once a week to Polish my water I do not use DE in my sand filter. Since as you can see I think slimebags are a useful tool I believe in this case they would just verify that the filter is working properly by not catching anything. I think it is a volume thing rather than the filter not filtering fine enough or a hole in the filter or some other problem with the filter. Ron do you know to what micron the typical intex cartridge filters to slimebags in post are 1 micron but you can get them in various filtering sizes. The .5 microns are non cleanable that is why I went with a 1 micron.
I am thinking Slimebags may not do much more than present filter as my thought is the problem is more the volume going through the pump, rather than the filtration itself. You can make DIY Slimebags as in this thread and also in this thread. They can be purchased for $16. 74 with shipping and then make your own adapter as in the 1st thread or buy a 1.5" male thread to Barb adapter. All totaled about $20-$25 for 2 that will last a long time, this is my second year I bought 2 from slimebag co. and still have not worn out the first, I use now once a week to Polish my water I do not use DE in my sand filter. Since as you can see I think slimebags are a useful tool I believe in this case they would just verify that the filter is working properly by not catching anything. I think it is a volume thing rather than the filter not filtering fine enough or a hole in the filter or some other problem with the filter. Ron do you know to what micron the typical intex cartridge filters to slimebags in post are 1 micron but you can get them in various filtering sizes. The .5 microns are non cleanable that is why I went with a 1 micron.