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how much DE?

by handyman » Sat 12 Nov, 2005 18:56

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I read on other post that only about 50% of DE is sent to waste with backwashing. Does that mean that half as much DE should be put back in? My...

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what he is saying is that not all DE is removed on a backwash.....so if you always add 6# then sooner or later your filter will have too much E on...

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Last post by jj
Mon 01 May, 2006 16:26
weir skimmer question?????

by grammastar » Tue 25 Apr, 2006 17:03

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The flap of the weir skimmer stays open completely.Are they not suppose to flap open and shut?? How do we fix it??

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Thanks for you help. We will check it out.

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Wed 26 Apr, 2006 10:56
Just cleaned my DE Fileter first time! Have question

by robertjones » Sun 09 Apr, 2006 16:52

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After cleaning my DE filter and putting it back together I am losing lots of water out of the pool. There are no leaks at the pump or filter so I am...

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The two are unrelated. Cleaning the filter would not cause a noticeable water loss or a leak.

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Last post by Pool Boy
Mon 10 Apr, 2006 15:36
Cartridge Filter Pressure jumped 10 PSI from normal reading

by mikeboss » Fri 31 Mar, 2006 09:01

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I have a American Products(Pentair) Clean & Clear Plus Cartridge filter system. It is about 8 years old. It has always ran around 10 PSI.

I...

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I recently experienced a similar problem with my filter pressure . I went through each section of the system looking for some restriction until I...

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Last post by Kevin
Thu 06 Apr, 2006 11:11
How often should my DE filter be opened up and cleaned out?

by ddcc » Tue 21 Mar, 2006 18:52

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How often should my DE filter be opened up and cleaned out? I have a friend who says her pool service does it twice a year for her. It's been 18...

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A DE filter should be cleaned every 6 months to one year. Once your filter is opened up, you will be amazed at the gunk that has accumulated on the...

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Last post by Pool Star
Wed 22 Mar, 2006 12:08
Help! Advice?

by CrabbyMom » Sat 24 Sep, 2005 17:47

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We have had our pool for just at a year. The pool takes more maintenance then I expected. We have several friends and neighbors with pools and I've...

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With a salt system, you shouldn't have to add chlorine...simply adjust the setting to increase or decrease chlorine level. Salt pools do require...

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Last post by handyman
Fri 10 Mar, 2006 12:19
automatic monitoring and balancing system

by nub » Wed 12 Oct, 2005 13:40

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is there such an animal as an control system that monitors the pool water and automatically adjusts the chemicals?

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There are automatic dosage systems avilable. They ususally monitor pH and ORP (redox), and use these values to control the pumping of liquid or...

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Last post by Pool Help
Fri 24 Feb, 2006 07:59
change sand in filter

by dale » Thu 23 Feb, 2006 17:41

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I have a Hayward S210T sand filter and i want to change my sand. How do I get my pool pipes to come loose from the top of my filter..I am stumped..

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Hi Dale

There are 3 pipes coming out of the multiport valve.

1. water from the pump

2. return line to the pool

3. waste water discharge...

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Last post by Pool Help
Fri 24 Feb, 2006 02:53
Spa drains back to pool

by Stu » Mon 20 Feb, 2006 13:43

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I changed my pool filter yesterday and when the cleaner shuts off the water in the spa drains into the pool.When the cleaner comes on the water comes...

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Hi Stu

It sounds like you have a problem with the check valve (one way valve/ non-return valve). If the valve is faulty, it will allow water in...

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Last post by Larry
Mon 20 Feb, 2006 13:48
need info please..

by russ » Wed 15 Jun, 2005 10:01

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i have a intex easy set pool 15X36 . i was given a hayward sand filter w/o a pump. what i was wondering is could i hook this up to my intex pump to...

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You sure could. If you use zeolite in the filter you'll get even better filtration results.

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Last post by Poolz
Wed 08 Feb, 2006 16:52
Anyone know about pressure/suction for a Kreepy Krauly?

by Guest » Fri 08 Apr, 2005 14:01

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Hi all,

I see this forum is relatively new so there's not much on which to search so I'll be the first to post this set of questions.

I have a...

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What happens when you close the main drain nad open the skimmer valve completely?

If the suction increases without putting a strain on the pump then...

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Last post by Pool Helper
Sun 22 Jan, 2006 06:57
DE in the pool

by handyman » Sun 16 Oct, 2005 08:39

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Why is there DE covering the bottom of the pool? I have replaced all the filters in the tank with new ones. I have checked for leaks and proper fit...

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Thanks...I'll try that. I read somewhere about a DE blush that occurs after a backwash when DE is added to the skimmer. Maybe, that is what is...

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Last post by handyman
Mon 16 Jan, 2006 06:38
2 Skimmers

by Philip » Mon 25 Jul, 2005 20:24

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I'm a new pool owner because our new house came with one. I have a question about vacuum. We have a commercial grade pool (according to the pool...

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When you vacuum a pool with more than one suction port, you need to close the others off. In your case with 2 skimmers, either shut the second (open)...

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Last post by Vacuum Pool
Sun 15 Jan, 2006 09:10
Need help with filter

by cathy » Thu 21 Jul, 2005 19:44

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Help! I have very low water pressure when the pump is on filter or backwash. I have not changed the sand in 2 years, but I have used a liquid pool...

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Is the pressure problem at the filter or at the return?

If the pressure guage is showing low pressure then the problem is on the suction line (a...

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Last post by Larry
Sun 15 Jan, 2006 09:00
Leaves in bottom of pool

by fordl2801 » Thu 20 Oct, 2005 15:48

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We just installed a new inground pool. There are a lot of leaves at the bottom of the pool which I know I can vacuum once the plaster cures (its only...

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As long as the skimmer is open, you can safely close the main drain.

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Last post by Blu Pool
Thu 29 Dec, 2005 02:37
High Pressure

by vaughanwilliams » Tue 18 Oct, 2005 13:45

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Since changing a customers filter from sand to Zeolite, the filter pressure reads on the high side, all the time. Even after backwashing I can't get...

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Sorry, I just wanted to add another comment.

If the filter pressure is within normal working limits it won't be a problem.

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Last post by Pool
Tue 27 Dec, 2005 14:02
filters

by chichihoutx » Fri 21 Oct, 2005 13:06

How long should I expect my cartridge filters to last? They are the 100 psi and my pool is approximately 22,000 gals.

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Last post by chichihoutx
Fri 21 Oct, 2005 13:06
DE filter pressure rises too rapidly

by swim2345 » Fri 05 Aug, 2005 18:34

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I am backwashing with increasing frequency because the pressure climbs too soon. One pool store worker suggested that I may not be adding enough DE...

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I have no documentation on the unit. Do you know of a site displaying information on exactly how to do this, including how to set the valves while...

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Last post by ThatPoolGuy
Tue 27 Sep, 2005 22:58
Zeolite

by vaughanwilliams » Mon 06 Jun, 2005 07:33

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Hi Guys,

I'm new to this site, so go easy with me.

We've just started a pool supply company in Northern Cyprus. This is the Turkish part of...

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Zeolite is absolutly @#%*ing amazing! I don't understand why people still use sand. Why don't the pool dealers recomend it to customers? Oh, wait, I...

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Last post by Guest
Fri 19 Aug, 2005 07:41
dirt..and more dirt

by MaryBee » Sun 14 Aug, 2005 20:38

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Hi all...I'm a fairly new pool owner (came with the house). This is my 2nd summer having a pool. Last yr I had my pool opened by a pool company and...

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Thanks for the reply Vaughan! I'll do that and see what happens.

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Tue 16 Aug, 2005 08:26

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