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Turn on the pump and put in some DE. Or clean it with filter cleaner and re-assemble then turn ont he pump and add DE.
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Hayward Why is DE getting in your pool?
broken filter grid
Why would the DE powder go straight through the filter and into the pool with an old Hayward DE filter ReGenX system?
Something is allowing the DE to pass through the filter - probably a hole in one of the filter pads or a damaged manifold. You can take out the filter pads and visually check them. A hole will be fairly obvious.
On hayward pool filter Gauge reads 21 and the jets not working properly?
Sounds like your filter needs to be cleaned: DE < BUY THE FITER CLEANER> SAND: GET NEW SAND CARTRIDGE: BUY THE FILTER CLEANER
Is regular DE better than DE alternatives such as purfiber or aqua pearl for use in a 72 sq ft Hayward DE filter?
I prefer Aqua Perl. It worked for me for many years and found it superior to D. E. and others. Just wondering why you have a 72 sq. ft. filter. What size is the pump in Hp? Got the feeling that your pump and filter are not matched to the size to the pool. Ken
Where and how do you apply the DE to the pool filter?
Start by cleaning the entire filter. Disassemble and hose off the grids. Without this process you are just guessing as to what is already in the filter. Reassemble. The formula is usually on all DE bags . . . you have to know the square footage of the filter. This is usually stated on the name plate of the filter. Such as 36 sq.ft; 48 sq.ft.; With Hayward it is usually 4800;3600 etc. An easy to remember formula would be take the sq. ft, divide by 5, this answer will tell you how many cans or scoops of DE are dumped into the skimmer. Example: 48 div. by 5 = 10 rounded off. Note: if your filter is more than 1 yr old ~ your filter will have a residual of old DE left in the tank after each Back Wash ~ it never totally removes all the old DE and dirt during a B/W ~ this accumulates so that is why you clean out the filter tank. This formula will give you an even and uniform coating on all grids ~ the DE is what is doing the filtering not the cloth grids. k
If you have hayward DE filter on start up much aeration in clear tube between pump and multi port valve?
You may have a small leak in the system before the pump This could be in a connection or a valve or possibly in a glued joint. see if it gets worse when you restrict the flow of water to the pump. if it does you will have to find where the air is getting sucked into the system.
Why when you are start the car no working your Toyota Echo 2001 you accelerating but de car not get power?
the fuel filter is plugged
Why does the pressure in my Hayward DE filter lose Pressure so quickly?
Have you maintained the water level in the pool? Could be a suction leak. Check the pump lid gasket for correct fit. Have you emptied the pump or skimmer baskets lately? Ken
Too much de in pool filter?
Clean it out and start again. Check and manual for the amount of DE in the filter. Too much is like throwing money literally down the drain. While your cleaning the grids check for tears.
Hayward DE fiter just acid washed return pressure still noticeably lower could it be impeller?
The cleaner the filter is the lower the initial back pressure is going to be, if you have a valve between the filter and the pool return turn, shut of the flow of water for just a moment. if the impeller is working properly the back pressure gauge should suddenly start to read high. Other reasons for low back pressure may be that the seals inside the unit are not properly settled.
How does a DE filter work on a pool?
Simply put, Diatomaceous Earth (DE) are the bones of tiny little animals that lived millions and millions of years ago, diatoms. This DE is used to coat the "grids" inside the DE filter which captures and filters particles as small as 5 microns. When the filter pressure rises, the swimming pool DE filter is backwashed in the same manner as a sand filter. A slurry of DE is put into the skimmer to "recharge" or "re-coat" the grids of these swimming pool DE filters. This type of filter is effective and efficient but a little more expensive to maintain. Some call it the "water polisher" of pool filters.
Is a cartridge filter better than a DE Filter?
A DE filter will filter finer particles. It also depends on the application. Some cities are not allowing DE filters to be back washed into their sewer systems within city limits. (Calif) k
