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[MITBeta]

Clogging DE filters are often caused by algae -- even if you can't see it -- which is a chemistry problem. Post a full set of your current readings, please.

 

[quinnstefanie]

Get hairnets...100 of them under $10...change out every 7-14 days and they have saved my filters, decreased filer cleaning frequencies....

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Report the filter PSI after cleaning.

Strange thing. I let the pool sit overnight turned completely off to avoid putting more pressure on the filter. The next day, when I went to clean it, I turned it back on and the psi was back down to normal at 18 to 21. My theory is all the tree particles must’ve subsided in the filter. I started using a skimmer sock and it has worked wonders. this time of year, it is trapping unbelievable amounts of tree seedlings.

I still intend on cleaning the filter as described before but it is not an emergency anymore as everything is running great and the psi is staying down. I am going to give it a little more time and then go in for the cleaning.

 

[ajw22]

Strange thing. I let the pool sit overnight turned completely off to avoid putting more pressure on the filter. The next day, when I went to clean it, I turned it back on and the psi was back down to normal at 18 to 21. My theory is all the tree particles must’ve subsided in the filter. I started using a skimmer sock and it has worked wonders. this time of year, it is trapping unbelievable amounts of tree seedlings.

I still intend on cleaning the filter as described before but it is not an emergency anymore as everything is running great and the psi is staying down. I am going to give it a little more time and then go in for the cleaning.

When you turn off a DE filter the DE slumps down with the dirt clogging it. When the filter starts up you have clean DE for a little while until the dirt clogs it again.

Clean your filter as the good operation will not last long.

 

[quinnstefanie]

When you turn off a DE filter the DE slumps down with the dirt clogging it. When the filter starts up you have clean DE for a little while until the dirt clogs it again.

Clean your filter as the good operation will not last long.

Sounds good. I will do it soon. I will let you know how it goes.

 

[tstex]

w hairnets and 4 large cartridge filters, I keep 7-10psi on the high side. I clean my filters once every 12-16 months max and water is perfectly clean.

 

[quinnstefanie]

w hairnets and 4 large cartridge filters, I keep 7-10psi on the high side. I clean my filters once every 12-16 months max and water is perfectly clean.

What is a cartridge filter?

 

[tstex]

 

[quinnstefanie]

Report the filter PSI after cleaning.

I completed it today. I am showing around 16/17 psi. everything went well. putting all the filter fans back together was a little tricky but I figured it out.

 

[ajw22]

I completed it today. I am showing around 16/17 psi. everything went well. putting all the filter fans back together was a little tricky but I figured it out.

16-17 PSI is what I would expect.

Note that as your clean filter pressure.

You should backwash your filter when it gets to 23-25 PSI.

 

[quinnstefanie]

16-17 PSI is what I would expect.

Note that as your clean filter pressure.

You should backwash your filter when it gets to 23-25 PSI.

Got it. Thank you.