How to Backwash Your DE Filter

[@MichaelCena08]

For all those struggling with PSI starting high. Keep cleaning your DE filter (open it and wash out the DE) then reply the recommended portion. Repeat the cleaning process everyday until that PSI drops to where it used to be when it was fine. Also very important to keep your water well balanced with all the chemicals while cleaning the DE. I had to clean my DE filter 9 times to finally see it drop from 22 to 16PSI. I still clean it every 2 weeks.

[@cole71]

Wow! Best video! To the point and not a million jokes before getting to the point like other channels

[@flohrpools8687]

Thanks -it is more about the facts with these short videos

[@markflohr5010]

The large washer is probably a weight that hold down a check valve (gravity) when the pump is off= in the fall you probably thing about replacing the check valve- it is in the in take to the filter after the pump-- if your unit has a union between the pump and the filter is will to the right of this union The check valve keeps the DE from settling backwards when the pump is off.

[@steelcity7455]

Excellent video... I actually took the filter apart and sprayed the inside with the hose and all the fingers till they were nice and white but still it started off with a pressure reading of 18

[@flohrpools8687]

You may need to acid bath the tube nest - possible CL Bath in 55 gallon drum

[@steelcity7455]

@@flohrpools8687 Thanks...I'll have to try it..

[@warriordugan7236]

@@flohrpools8687 Can't you simply give it a bath inside the lower filter housing? Perfect fit, like on a Hayward EC50.

[@flohrpools8687]

@@warriordugan7236 Thanks for the comment- yes Hayward does have a wand that you can insert in the drain area. It shoots the water up on the tube nest. Wand works well. If it is very dirty that would be a good choice. We don't find a lot of people using them. Thanks Again

[@guycan100]

Thanks great info. Can you do a video on this filter on exactly how you did/drill the off line chlorinated filter. Thanks

[@lenagasbarro4739]

why does the de powder go into my pool when I first put it on? Why does this happen & how can I solve it? Also, I noticed a small clear hose on your filter system. What was this? Thank you for a great video.

[@DanielHBuchmann]

Best one I've seen. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@muhammad8970]

This helps me out a lot!! Thanks

[@cootyshot]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks! Also is that a flow sensor coming off the fittings between the pump and the filter? Might steal that idea!

[@flohrpools8687]

The 5/16 tubing is for a Chlorinator-compression fittings-- we do lots of these chlorinators like this- great you can use data from the video- Have a great day

[@markmatteo2417]

@@flohrpools8687 I have this filter for about 4 years maybe. I hate it and can't wait to get rid of this thing and go back to a sand filter.

[@flohrpools8687]

Thanks for the service comments Flohr Pools

[@Stephlova614]

Thank you!!!! Help me tremendously!

[@paulrock36]

Any tools or tricks to open the skimmer basket on motor I have the same pump in video

[@melshadley2738]

Use a long rod or tool to use for leverage. It makes it much easier. Good luck

[@edwintejada3412]

I tried this multiple times but the water pressure is now extremely coming super low not as before. I can now barely ser the water barely moving. Any tips

[@ONABICY]

Excellent video 👍🏽

[@misterpatron1]

I tried but I can not even open the drain valve it won’t open any suggestions???

[@venomstrike5810]

I have a question after adding the de the filter goes to 20 psi after just 30 minutes what steps should i take to see what the problem is?

[@JP-ku3he]

Does the handle need to be in a certain position when running? Or does it move where it needs to be on its own?

[@mtolivesecurityshipping5455]

You forgot to put the pump back on to see the psi after cleaning.

[@jeanlee5116]

When opening my pool this year I found a flat washer like a cone shape with a hole in it do not know where it goes

[@flohrpools8687]

Hello! Without seeing pictures and just having the description, it sounds like it is the Check Valve from your DE Filter. If you have any questions or would like to send pictures you can to [e-mail] and we will help you the best, we can!

[@arlenedeluca6426]

Proper steps to vacuum with De 40 filter need refresher course

[@flohrpools8687]

Visit the channel We have short video on Vacuuming Doughboy Pools Good day

[@AV84USA]

2:25 Dude didn’t get the memo…

[@gregorykobuskie2821]

All these guys say push the handle down slowly and rapidly pull it up yet they do the opposite during the demonstration 🤷🏼‍♂️