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I believe you're asking it there is a drain plug. Yes, there is a drain plug that provides about a 2" hole when removed, after you have the filter apart. Yes, you can then use a hose to clean out the filter tub. Thanks for your question Adriana.

This is what happens when your filter hasn't been cleaned in a couple of years. Thanks "tejanoinexile" for your comment, please subscribe!

Thanks Joe for the comment. You're correct but, when there're loaded with this much DG they're to heavy for me and maybe a few others too.

Thank you Scott C, it's always nice to hear positive feedback and so detailed as well. Thanks again! P.S. Please subscribe, hopefully more videos soon.

You may be right but I believe when a filter hasn't been cleaned for a couple years just go ahead and open it up and manually clean it. Thanks for taking the time to comment SCBMD2020.

Thanks Graham, here's a link but you can use any pool lube. www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjY34zngOCCAxVdKa0GHUl7AYgYABAPGgJwdg&ase=2&gclid=CjwKCAiA04arBhAkEiwAuNOsIgh2xbF9Grdo9flM-bq8EqIYxUZVCKnVoo0FS8pXv0YxIweXMkzRlhoCXfwQAvD_BwE&sig=AOD64_0lwGsvw4zefEhTndbzDnhhfm3k7g&ctype=46&q=&nis=4&ved=2ahUKEwiavIPngOCCAxVfke4BHVAKDdIQ9aACKAB6BAgDECo&adurl=

Excellent comment MJ every little extra bit of info will help us all. Thank you!

I’m having the hardest time with this part. It won’t come off

Thank you for your comment Ted. You're right, these owners just purchased and these filters should be cleaned at least every 6 months.

Thanks for your comment. It was to late to be of any use.

@@grandpashandymandiy4092 Yah that filter was an absolute mess. Good job cleaning it

Thank you for subscribing Frank. Mix the correct amount of DE (diatomaceous earth) for your size filter, in a one to five gallon bucket of water making a slurry (don't breath the dust). Remove the cover from the skimmer. If you use a skimmer sock, remove the sock from the skimmer. Turn on the pump so it is filtering the water. Slowly pour about 1/4 of the DE solution into the skimmer. Replace the skimmer cover. Wait for three minutes. Continue this process until the entire bucket of solution has been poured into the skimmer. This is the best way to add DE that I found on the internet for this type of filter. Hope this helps you.

Thank you JBettss and thanks for subscribing too!

@@grandpashandymandiy4092 Quick question, I live in an area here in California, where there is a lot of wind and leaves coming out of the pool. When my filter runs for a few hours a day I noticed that the flow isn’t coming from the Jacuzzi into the pool like it used to. I cleaned out all the baskets but I’m still not getting good film. Was wondering if you had any ideas? Thanks a bunch.

Thank you for your comment. After you do this once you'll see it not hard at all. Thanks!

Thanks for the comment Serpafilmco.

Thank you Jay, glad it helped you.

Nope! The chemical balance was always kept in check. Thanks for the comment.

Thank you for your comment Rob.

I've had both and DE is so much easier in that I don't have to clean it as often, metals treatments are easier because the filter particle size is smaller, and my water has never been cleaner.

Add to the skimmer closest to your filter after cleaning and while running. Mix the DE with water to make a slurry prior to pouring into skimmer. Filter size 24 sq. ft. 2.4 lbs. DE or six 1 lb. coffee cans, 36 sq. ft. 3.6 lbs. DE or eight 1 lb. coffee cans, 48 sq. ft. 4.8 lbs. DE or ten 1 lb. coffee cans, 60 sq. ft. 6 lbs. DE or twelve 1 lb. coffee cans. Thanks for watching, please click on Subscribe!

Thanks for your comment. You can and it will get rid of some DE or SAND but I like to just put the old DE in a bag and spread it around the perimenter of the yard (it will kill insects and ants that digest it).

Thanks for your comment Hasana!

Thanks for your comment.

I was looking for this comment! Trying to clean my filter on my own for the first time and was intimated about the reassembly process

Thank you. Add to the skimmer closest to your filter after cleaning and while running. Mix the DE with water to make a slurry prior to pouring into skimmer. Filter size 24 sq. ft. 2.4 lbs. DE or six 1 lb. coffee cans, 36 sq. ft. 3.6 lbs. DE or eight 1 lb. coffee cans, 48 sq. ft. 4.8 lbs. DE or ten 1 lb. coffee cans, 60 sq. ft. 6 lbs. DE or twelve 1 lb. coffee cans.

Thanks for your comment Brett. Almost everyone should try DIY projects, you learn and save money too!

You're right, should be cleaned every 4-6 months. Thank you.

Thanks for the thumbs up Rigos. I really throught there would be more interest about using the black pipe for vertical supports but you never know. Some day I'll post the video of the finished shed shelves that go around the walls.

Thank you Rigos and thanks for subscribing too!

Sorry, I don't understand your question.

Wow, sorry to hear that George. Not sure where your filter was leaking but I'm guessing from around the O-Ring seal. You may want to remove the clamp band again and remove the top of the filter. Then, remove and clean the O-Ring with water and wipe the O-Ring seating area top and bottom. Then, using pool lubricate (i.e. Aqua EZ O-Ring Lubricant or similar lube), lightly lube all areas of the O-Ring before replacing it into the O-Ring groove. Finally replace the top half of the filter and then the clamp band. View part-2 to see how I tapped the clamp band while tightening it, this makes sure the band is seating evenly around the filter tank. I hope this helps solve the leaking DE problem. As for the filter pump, you didn't say how it's was broken. Some froze and cracked during our freeze this last winter 20-21 in the south. Because of that freeze the supply of pool parts and people to install them has been in BIG demand. All I can say is keep trying and you should find someplace with parts and someone that will help. Good luck!

@@grandpashandymandiy4092 Thanks for replying. I just feel like I'm in over my head and I can't get anyone to help me.

@@georgewang2947 Try checking with neighbors to find out who they use to service their pools. Maybe that'll get you some pool servicing contacts or those contacts can at least point you in the right direction to get help.

Thanks. If you are starting with a brand new DE filter installation or doing a full cleaning (i.e. you are removing all of the DE from your filter grids as I did) then it's recommended to add 1 to 1.5 lbs. of D.E. powder for every 10 square feet (Sq. Ft.) of filter area.

Thanks! Just take your time.

Thanks Dolt, I'm glad it helped you.

Thanks, glad it helped you.

You're welcome Big Berg. Thank you!

Good point about the frequency depending on where you live. They now clean every 3 months.

Thanks, glad it was useful.

@@frankr.2392 VERY HELPFUL ! Although plenty of work getting it disassembled, with your video putting it back together (my only real worry) was a snap - so easy, I'm planning on cleaning it once a year at start of season now (instead of every almost 4 years ! ! !). Whoever said you could "lift the thing out" once you got the top off, I'm guessing must be an Olympic weightlifter ! ! If you've not cleaned it for a couple of years, there's no way you are lifting that thing out of there in one-piece. . .one thing--I learned the hard way-- mention to them you are using gloves while handling the top because the fiberglass probably has weathered and will come off in little tiny annoying little shards to remind you all night you should have used gloves ! ! :-)

@@stevesheldon7051 Thanks, I agree. It's possible to lift the entire unit out if it's not too loaded with DE and you're strong with a healthy back. So, I took the slow easy way.

Just take your time Vanda, you can do it. Don't forget to release all the pressure before you start and take pictures along the way, it might help you when you're putting it back together.