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DE Filter Maintenance

by Becky
(South Carolina)

I have a question about my DE filter maintenance.

We moved into a house and I really don't have a clue about DE swimming pool filters. Out last pool had a sand filter, but I really don't know about these DE pool filter problems.

What do I need to do?

Thanks

Becky




Thanks for your question Becky

DE swimming pool filters are called the "water polishers" of pools for a reason. They can get your pool water crystal clear in a very short period of time.

Swimming Pool DE Pool Filters

As with anything, there is a downside to DE filter. It takes some time and effort to clean them, which some people find not so nice.

When you do clean them you'll have a pile of Diatomaceous Earth on the ground that you'll need to clean up.

DE Pool Filter Maintenance

Also, after backwashing the filter you need to re-charge the grids with fresh DE.

You may not know exactly how much Diatomaceous Earth came out in the backwash so you never really know exactly how much to put back in.

The above links will give you a good run-down on what it takes to take care of your swimming pool filter.

With regular DE filter maintenance you should have a great looking pool for years to come.

Best of luck

Robert

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