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GoBlue:
Thanks for the information. I looked at poolforum.com and tried to register. They have registration trned off. No search feature that I can find either.
The pool renovator leans toward DE and sand filters. The sand filter we currently have is easy to backwash but replacing the sand (lots of cottonwood) is a pain. The cartridge system the spa uses seems to work well for the spa and wondered if the a big one (how big?) would work for the pool.
The DE filter i guess, from the posts, keeps the pool cleaner. Is it worth the extra work?
Thanks for all your help.
Vinny:
There's not too much work in a DE filter ...
Step 1 - turn off filter.
Step 2 - attach the backwash hose.
Step 3 - bump the grids (if the filter has a bump feature).
(These following steps are for above ground pool ... I use gravity and non powered water pressure to clean filter, you may need to use the filter pump).
Step 4 - open up the backwash valve.
Step 5 - having a beer, water, wine or coffe (morning) watch the water flow until flows semi clear.
Strep 6 - close backwash valve
Step 7 - repeat steps 3 to 6 - 2 or 3 times more.
Step 8 - Turn on filter and add DE powder.
Like I said, I started the pool yesterday and I replaced the DE this morning ... the above steps took all of 15 minutes to complete.
Some filters have a bump feature where it regenerates the DE that's in the filter. Basically all it does is dislodge the DE that's on the grids and when the filter starts again deposits it back onto the grid. It does buy a little time but I have found that when I bump a filter its time to replace the DE. BTW, DE (actually I use a product called aqua pearl) costs about $20 a bag ... depending on the size of the filter this should last you at least a season, possibly more.
As far as poolforum, there is no search feature but each subject is broken down with posts on it. (if you go onto the site and are interested in salt water generators - go to that subject). here's a link to that info: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/forumdisplay.php?f=138
GoBlue:
Thanks Vinny, Doesn't seem to much different than my sand filter. I'm going to look ata a DE more closely.
drewstar:
--- Quote ---You can try poolforum.com. Its a pretty active forum. If you don't mind the strong opinions on how to handle your water chemistry, you can gain some good information there.
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Is that the place where the moderator insists on only using laundry bleach and won't allow discussions about anything else? :-?
tony:
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Is that the place where the moderator insists on only using laundry bleach and won't allow discussions about anything else? :-?
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Yup. Thats the place. If you can get through the strong opinions regarding sanitation, there are some informative posts there.
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