How Do You Clean A Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filter?
Do you hire a commercial pool company to clean your pool filter? Why not save money by learning to do it yourself? Following are the steps to clean a filter at the beginning, during and at the end of season. These instructions refer to a diatomaceous pool filter as part of an in ground pool system. Beginning of the season, – do an initial charging of the filter through the skimmer with pump running, using appropriate quantity of diatomaceous earth per cartridge size to coat the filter elements. This charge will be indicated on the pressure gauge mounted on the filter canister During season, as needed, and at end of season, follow these steps for cleaning. With pump off, turn the multi-port valve to the backwash position. . Start pump and run pump for about thirty seconds. Then shut off pump. This flushes the diatomaceous cake from the filter elements. Turn valve to rinse position. Turn pump on, purge pump head for thirty seconds, and turn off. Turn multi-port valve to filter position a
