So sorry for not fully understanding the amount of DE because you use a 2 lb scoop. I use a 1LB scoop for my DE filters. So how much of DE do I pour in if my grids are 36 sq ft? 46 sq ft? Or a 60 sq ft? I don’t know why it’s confusing me but it is. Pls help
@@PoolSchooler other videos show that it would be more than that. I’ve been using your videos as “the final day so”and so far so good. But other videos tell me other things than what you say and this is one example. Anyhow, thank you for your time and patience in helping me out. People like you are amazing. God bless.
@@erickrhernandez1451 I can only speak from my experience. And the rule of thumb has been 1 pound for every 10 ft.² of filtration area. So if it’s 36 ft.² I would round up and it would be 4 pounds. Again that is served me well and among the people that I’ve worked for and pool service professionals that I know that’s pretty much our rule of thumb.
Typically, it’s my policy/habit that when I service a client Pool, regardless of what I do to it, I let the filter pump run for about an hour and a half after I’m done to allow several things to happen, first any chemicals I add to circulate more thoroughly through the pool. Second, two filter out any dirt particles that were brushed off the sides or steps. And third to let my clients know that I was there. but typically if you just recharged your filter with fresh should stick to the grid pretty quickly within a few minutes. Letting your filter run for 30 minutes after you recharge it would be a good idea.
I've been to FL many MANY times and the only "big" difference I have found between FL and AZ (my area of it) is that FL has higher and longer humidity AND typically more vegetation. But what people don't realize is that for at least two months out of the year (July and August) AZ gets some serious humidity along with 100+ temps (I know I sweat a ton those months and consume a ton of water daily to keep myself from dangerous dehydration). So you may need to us a bit more phosphate remover in your pool to keep those (that come with lots of vegetation) under control but it's really not that much different.
I thought when backwashing, you use 80% of the filter guidelines. I have 48 sq ft & the filter manual says 5 pounds when opening. So after backwashing I use 4 lbs(80%) correct??
You are correct. I basically say you want 1 pound per every 10 ft.² of filtration I know you can round up to 5 pounds based on 48 ft.² but typically for my clients pools without size filtration I use 2 pounds give or take a half a pound.
Question please: so I maintenance my parents pool because they've been taken advantage of from the local pool techs here. And the other day the pressure was at 30 (normally 15-22 for their pool) So I backwashed the pool, cleaned out the DE filter grids, and added DE powder in the skimmer and pressure was stable at 18-22psi. This is a normal day. Well we swam in it that same day (me, wife, mom, sister and her 3 small kids) and the next morning I checked the pressure and it was at 30 again. Is this normal? I saw the pool level was a little low, maybe 1/4 of the skimmer level instead of 1/2. So I'm adding more water but idk if that could be the reason or if it's just cause we swam in it for 2 hours. They have an old Polaris but I want to get them a dolphin cause I noticed debri on the bottom pool surface. I checked the manifold and grids carefully as usual and put it all back together. I didn't see any cracks or any indication they were torn or broken. Usually when I do this whole process the psi doesn't jump up that quickly especially not the next morning. What could be the issue? P.s The pool isn't green it was just a little cloudy when I started the cleaning process. Also they just have a regular push pull valve, not a multiport.
You may want to test your system to see if DE is blowing back into the pool. Run the filter pump, add a scoop of DE to the skimmer and watch the return ports. If you see white cloudy water coming back into the pool from them then you have a leak in the DE filter somewhere. It could be the grids but also could be the manifold.
New pool owner. I was told to add 10 1lbs scoops by the pool company that replaced my pump. After watching your video I saw that my filter is the DE6020 which would equal to 6 scoops. I’m over by 4 1lbs. How can I remove the extra DE powder?
DE should only be used in a specified DE filter. I’m assuming that by glass you mean you have a sand filter that has glass as its filtered media. In that case absolutely not! Do not add DE to it.
Clear and concise, how to add DE. New pool owner.
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Exactly the info I was looking for ❤
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How many pound DE needs my filter if is 30 sq”?
1lb for every 10 sq feet of filtration area. So in your case. 3 lbs.
Thank you 👍👍
So sorry for not fully understanding the amount of DE because you use a 2 lb scoop.
I use a 1LB scoop for my DE filters. So how much of DE do I pour in if my grids are 36 sq ft? 46 sq ft? Or a 60 sq ft? I don’t know why it’s confusing me but it is. Pls help
36 sq ft - 4lbs, 46 sq ft - 5lbs, 60sq ft - 6lbs.
@@PoolSchooler other videos show that it would be more than that. I’ve been using your videos as “the final day so”and so far so good. But other videos tell me other things than what you say and this is one example. Anyhow, thank you for your time and patience in helping me out. People like you are amazing. God bless.
@@erickrhernandez1451 I can only speak from my experience. And the rule of thumb has been 1 pound for every 10 ft.² of filtration area. So if it’s 36 ft.² I would round up and it would be 4 pounds. Again that is served me well and among the people that I’ve worked for and pool service professionals that I know that’s pretty much our rule of thumb.
@@PoolSchooler Ty for your wisdom and expertise
@@erickrhernandez1451 My pleasure Hope you’ll subscribe to and share my channel.
Just put new D.E. grids in my filter. Do i have to put a little more D.E. in when i first start it or just use the normal amount ?
Just use the normal amount.
Which is what amount ???
How long should it run after cleaning with fresh will it fall off or stick to the grid?
Typically, it’s my policy/habit that when I service a client Pool, regardless of what I do to it, I let the filter pump run for about an hour and a half after I’m done to allow several things to happen, first any chemicals I add to circulate more thoroughly through the pool. Second, two filter out any dirt particles that were brushed off the sides or steps. And third to let my clients know that I was there. but typically if you just recharged your filter with fresh should stick to the grid pretty quickly within a few minutes. Letting your filter run for 30 minutes after you recharge it would be a good idea.
Question is the program of poolschooler work for me I live in FL You are in Arizona if I recall right temperatures are different than FL
I've been to FL many MANY times and the only "big" difference I have found between FL and AZ (my area of it) is that FL has higher and longer humidity AND typically more vegetation. But what people don't realize is that for at least two months out of the year (July and August) AZ gets some serious humidity along with 100+ temps (I know I sweat a ton those months and consume a ton of water daily to keep myself from dangerous dehydration). So you may need to us a bit more phosphate remover in your pool to keep those (that come with lots of vegetation) under control but it's really not that much different.
Thanks so much for that explanation of the powder!🙂
Glad to help thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you’ll subscribe to my channel and share it with others.
I thought when backwashing, you use 80% of the filter guidelines. I have 48 sq ft & the filter manual says 5 pounds when opening. So after backwashing I use 4 lbs(80%) correct??
You are correct. I basically say you want 1 pound per every 10 ft.² of filtration I know you can round up to 5 pounds based on 48 ft.² but typically for my clients pools without size filtration I use 2 pounds give or take a half a pound.
How often do I have to add DE to my filter ?
After each backwashing (if you backwash the way I show in my video on the subject). Here's a link to it: ua-cam.com/video/2lQX2xtG7FE/v-deo.html
@@PoolSchooler thanks !
Question please: so I maintenance my parents pool because they've been taken advantage of from the local pool techs here. And the other day the pressure was at 30 (normally 15-22 for their pool) So I backwashed the pool, cleaned out the DE filter grids, and added DE powder in the skimmer and pressure was stable at 18-22psi. This is a normal day. Well we swam in it that same day (me, wife, mom, sister and her 3 small kids) and the next morning I checked the pressure and it was at 30 again. Is this normal? I saw the pool level was a little low, maybe 1/4 of the skimmer level instead of 1/2. So I'm adding more water but idk if that could be the reason or if it's just cause we swam in it for 2 hours. They have an old Polaris but I want to get them a dolphin cause I noticed debri on the bottom pool surface.
I checked the manifold and grids carefully as usual and put it all back together. I didn't see any cracks or any indication they were torn or broken. Usually when I do this whole process the psi doesn't jump up that quickly especially not the next morning. What could be the issue?
P.s The pool isn't green it was just a little cloudy when I started the cleaning process. Also they just have a regular push pull valve, not a multiport.
You may want to test your system to see if DE is blowing back into the pool. Run the filter pump, add a scoop of DE to the skimmer and watch the return ports. If you see white cloudy water coming back into the pool from them then you have a leak in the DE filter somewhere. It could be the grids but also could be the manifold.
New pool owner. I was told to add 10 1lbs scoops by the pool company that replaced my pump. After watching your video I saw that my filter is the DE6020 which would equal to 6 scoops. I’m over by 4 1lbs. How can I remove the extra DE powder?
Backwash the filter as described in my video: ua-cam.com/video/2lQX2xtG7FE/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Are you located in Arizona? Might need some care for pool mysteries I have.
I am, but currently I am not taking on any new clients my routes are absolutely full
Hi. My filter tells me 7 pounds of DE but using your formula I would only put in 4 pounds. ?
What is the filtration area of your filter? It should be on the filter label. I’m guessing it’s 45 ft.²? If so, then, yes, 4 pounds.
Can I use the de with my glass filter.
DE should only be used in a specified DE filter. I’m assuming that by glass you mean you have a sand filter that has glass as its filtered media. In that case absolutely not! Do not add DE to it.
How many pounds in a scoop?
It depends on the size of the scoop. There are typically 1 pound scoop, and 2 pound scoops.
If you are trying to maintain your pool yourself my best advice is to trash the DE filter and replace with literally any other system lol
I would agree. They are my least favorite choice for filters.
Really? Damn, I just installed one replacing my cartridge filter
@@d2cbrobad choice buddy
Which one would you recommend though?
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