WHY AM I GETTING DE BACK IN THE POOL?
by KATHY
Question 2 I HAVE OWNED MY 18 FEET ROUND ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR ONLY TWO YEARS. EACH YEAR I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH DE COMING BACK INTO THE POOL AND THIS YEAR THE FORCE OF THE WATER SEEMS HIGH COMING FROM THE RETURN. I PUT APPROX. 4 CANS OF DE IN THE SKIMMER AND HAVE THROUGHLY CLEAN THE FILTER AFTER EACH SEASON SO AS NOT TO HAVE ANY CLUMPS OF DE. THE PRESSURE IS ABOUT 10 AND THE POOL WATER IS CLEAR. IS THERE ANY DAMAGE WITH THE DE COMING BACK INTO THE POOL? IS 4 CANS TOO MUCH? I ALSO HAVE A PROLINE FILTER, NOT A HAYWARD. IT HAS BEEN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE THE FILTER (LINE THE TOP PART WITH THE BOTTOM PART). IT HAS TAKEN SEVERAL MEN AN HOUR TO CLOSE IT WITHOUT WATER COMING OUT. THERE IS AN O-RING IN PLACE? ANY SUGGESTIONS? I AM AFRAID IF I OPEN THE FILTER, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET IT CLOSED AGAIN. PLEASE HELP! Thanks for the question Kathy I know it's frustrating to have DE coming back into the pool. You're not alone the quest to have the DE stay in the filter. Here are some link to questions I've answered about this very problem: DE Filter Problem..DE Coming Back Into The Pool.. How Much DE Powder Do I Need To Recharge Filter? Purex Filter With Unicel DE Grids..DE Keeps Coming Back Into The Pool.. Some other reasons are: Torn filter grids - Remember to check the end of the grid. Broken manifold Broken and/or missing air relief strainer The above links have alot of information. Things to look for and check out. Although the DE manufacturer might be different, it's all the same problem. I believe the Pro Line DE pool filter series does have an O-ring. There's the O-Ring Hose Assembly and a Drain / Inspection fittings. Many times when the two halves are put together there might be a spot where the O-ring or gasket in being pinched or mashed down. This will cause the top and bottom to not be sealed correctly. Be sure the O-ring has no tears or rips, and it needs to be clean. It also needs to be the right size. Try not to force anything. Many times this is where the pinch takes place. Be sure you're using a real DE scoop and not a coffee can to measure your DE. I go into detail about that in the links above and this one: DE Pool Filter Maintenance Hope this helps. Have a fun and safe Summer and good luck with your filter. Robert New Question: Dirt Back In Pool With A DE Filter By: Bill From: Philly Date: June 8, 2011 I have a DE filter (if this is relavent). Today as I was vacuuming my pool all the dirt I was vacuuming up was going right back into the pool. Do you know what might be causing this? Any help you can give me in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Answer By: Robert Date: June 8, 2011 Thanks for the question Bill I have answered very similar questions about DE going back into the pool. This is a very common question and the following posts have the information you need: WHY AM I GETTING DE BACK IN THE POOL? DE Filter Problem..DE Coming Back Into The Pool.. Several Tears In The Filter Panels Of My DE Filter..Loss Of Suction.. We Are Getting Chunks Of DE In Filter Basket... How Much DE Powder Do I Need To Recharge Filter? I will be merging your question with "WHY AM I GETTING DE BACK IN THE POOL?" You can find this post on the pool Q&A page in the "DE Pool Filter" category. Swimming Pool Questions and Answers If these posts don't answer your question, please feel free to contact me again. Have a safe and fun swimming season. Robert New Question: DE Washes Back Into The Pool By: Kenneth From: Sheffield, PA Date: June 9, 2011 I have a DE earth filter for the last 5 years. I have had no problems. This year on start up I did the usual but the powder just back washes back into the pool. I backwashed it three times and tried again. As soon as I add any and wait the powder just comes out of the jets even with just a pound in a mix of water. Why? Answer By: Robert Date: June 9, 2011 Thanks for the question Kenneth I have answered similar questions in these posts: How Much DE Powder Do I Need To Recharge Filter? We Are Getting Chunks Of DE In Filter Basket... Purex Filter With Unicel DE Grids..DE Keeps Coming Back Into The Pool.. DE Filter Problem..DE Coming Back Into The Pool.. Most of the time it's the following problems with DE filters: Torn filter grids - Remember to check the end of the grid. Broken manifold Broken and/or missing air relief strainer Broken filter necks - Normally if the grid neck can be squeezed together, then it won't fit into the manifold. You won't have a good fit and the DE will pass right through. Bad backwash valve - You may need to disassemble and inspect the valve. Check out the above posts. They have the information you need. Have a great and safe swimming season. Robert |
