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How To Add DE Filter Powder

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A Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Filter cleans your pool water by passing the water
through a set of normally 8 grids. Each of these grids is covered with a layer of
DE powder. If you are installing a new DE filter, you will have to coat the new DE
grids with a layer DE Filter Powder. If you have backwashed an operational DE
Filter to clean the grids, you will have to recoat the grids with a layer of new DE
Powder. This guide shows you how to add or replace DE Filter Powder in your
DE Filter.

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Step 1
BUY DE POWDER - You will need about 4-6 pounds of DE Powder to coat
new grids or to replace the old DE Power that is striped off old grids during
backwash. Buy this ahead of time so it is available when you need it. The DE
Powder is available in large bags (like 25#s) which will last for 4-6 separate
backwashes.

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 Step 2
DETERMINE DE POWDER REQUIRED - Check your owner's manual for the
manufacturer's recommended amount of DE Powder. If this is New
installations, you will have to add the full recommended amount. If you are
replacing DE Powder after a backwash, you will not need to add the full
amount - generally around 80%. The grids will have retained some of the DE
Power after the backwash, and if you add too much, it may end up in the pool.
The best way to assess how much DE Power to add is to monitor the pressure
gauge. Stop adding DE Powder when the gauge hits your normal operational
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Step 3
CHECK FILTER MODE - Ensure that your filter's Multiport Valve (MPV) is set
on FILTER mode.

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Step 4
TURN PUMP ON - Turn the pool pump ON and let it reach prime.

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Step 5
CLOSE RELIEF VALVE - The Air Relief Valve should be open to let air out of
the top of the filter. Close this valve when a steady stream of water shoots out
the end of the valve.

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ADD DE POWDER - Remove the cover to the skimmer closest to the pump
and filter. Slowly add the required amount of DE Powder into the skimmer. If
you simply dump the DE Powder into the skimmer, you may clog the pipes.
CAUTION: WEAR A MASK WHEN ADDING DE POWDER. YOU DO NOT
WANT TO BREATH THIS POWDER INTO YOUR LUNGS.

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Step 7
CHECK AIR PRESSURE GAUGE - Check the reading on the Air Pressure
Gauge to determine when you have added enough DE Powder. When the
gauge hits its normal operational value, stop adding powder.

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