How to clean swimming pool DE filter grids

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How to take a pool filter apart and clean the grids.

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@dangrimland9179 7 ай бұрын

Great narration and video. I watch this each time I go through this annual nightmare of cleaning the filter. You make it a lot easier and not so emotionally draining.

@diycollaborative 7 ай бұрын

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@hugoaguilar3073 2 жыл бұрын

7yrs later... greatful for this video. Thank you.

@diycollaborative 2 жыл бұрын

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@robertbrantley8502 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks for putting it out there. One thing to add, particularly when you get algae in the pool or on the grids, if you take a spray bottle of muriatic acid and spray the grids after cleaning it will get the tiny algae spores out of the grids and make them flow better. It doesnt harm the grids, just spray on and let them sizzle for a minute or so and dunk them in the pool for a rinse. Careful to wear gloves and a mask so you dont breath the spray in.

@diycollaborative 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the tip.

@billwesolowski2609 8 жыл бұрын

Very well made video. Lots of information here! Viewers should consider themselves lucky to have such wonderful information free of charge. Thank you so very much for taking the time to create this video for everyone!

@diycollaborative 8 жыл бұрын

+Bill Wesolowski Thank you Bill! Appreciate your comments.

@Inmate533 3 жыл бұрын

One thing to note, you can assemble the entire filter outside of the housing. Put the wing nuts on, and then lift and place the whole thing into the housing at once. This makes attaching the top manifold much easier when you don't have to try to get all the fins together and try to wiggle the manifold down on that 2 inch pipe with the gasket.

@diycollaborative 3 жыл бұрын

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@ddondoua Жыл бұрын

God bless you! That’s what I came here to find out

@sandramitchell5248 3 ай бұрын

@@diycollaborative is that whole thing heavy to lift up out of the filter since it's wet?

@jh2519 Ай бұрын

@@sandramitchell5248 it is a little heavy lifting the whole thing out with DE on it, but if you just take them off one by one, it's pretty light. And if you put the fully constructed filters back in after washing it, it's pretty light as well

@sandramitchell5248 Ай бұрын

@@jh2519 thank you! I will try that!

@jeanm2202 7 жыл бұрын

I watched 3 videos before I found yours...OH THANK HEAVENS FOR YOUR VIDEO!! You spoke slowly and clearly and explained the part where I had been stuck for at least 30 minutes and could not figure out how to get the grids back into the casing how they were. I was so frustrated and listened and watched your instructions and went out and FOUND the little place that said small grid!! YES!!! got them back in and then went back in house and watched the rest of your video.....then finished up and lubed all the parts and washed everything inside and outside....CLEAN! Turned on the pool and HIP HIP HURRAY!!! it is perfect. And then added the DE and I am so proud of myself ....and I did not have to call a MAN. I DID IT!!! Thank you so much!

@diycollaborative 7 жыл бұрын

+Jean M So glad it was helpful to you.

@2002southzone 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best video that I've found on KZbin that explains the whole process from start to finish. Thanks for posting the video.

@diycollaborative 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnhadley9158 7 жыл бұрын

This is the only video I found explaining the reinstall of the grids following the spiral design on the bottom. I tried other methods from other videos and just ended up frustrated. Well done!

@diycollaborative 7 жыл бұрын

+John Hadley Thank you John! Glad to help. I actually just did my pool last weekend. Thanks for watching and for your comments.

@daniellara1891 6 жыл бұрын

Did this for the first time and followed your instructions. Very easygoing. Very helpful. Thank you

@BretFX Жыл бұрын

Nice video. You might want to look at removing the grid as a unit. "Lift here" is for taking it in/out of the housing, not for removing the manifold. You're supposed to pull the whole thing out as a unit. Then I flip it over, but my Hayward has little legs on the manifold for doing so. But never seen anyone disassemble in the housing. To reassemble, I put the manifold on the ground, and stick the grids in the holes. Then the spider practically falls into place with a little wiggle. Stick the bolts through and flip over (one bolt at a time if you have two, my Hayward has one). The the whole unit then drops back in using the "lift here" handles to carry it. It's much more obvious if something isn't seated correctly or tightened up when you pick up the (now very light) filter grid as a whole unit.

@diycollaborative Жыл бұрын

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@maggieokbye9249 3 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST explained video I've watched. Thank you SO much.

@diycollaborative 3 жыл бұрын

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@elledeestiwell705 5 жыл бұрын

One of the, actually THE Best video on this subject anywhere, trust me, I've seen gazzillions. Thank You!!

@diycollaborative 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Appreciate the feedback.

@Asalamalika 4 жыл бұрын

I would beg to differ... for starters you don’t just open the filter up without mentioning that it’s a pressurized system and you need to open the air bleed first, there are different types, or else you could launch the top of your filter into your neighbors bmw

@mrjuice1669 8 ай бұрын

Pool professional here. This was properly done....good job

@diycollaborative 8 ай бұрын

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@DW-tq5ie 2 жыл бұрын

I found an easy way to reinstall DE filter pads that needs to be shared. I don’t do videos so perhaps you can add this to one of yours. I was one of those who struggled with getting my Hayward filter pads realigned after taking them off the manifold. There was always one or two that would leak DE back into the pool on completion. I thought one or more may have torn but it turned out the filter pads weren’t seated properly to the manifold. I found it by running the pump in the backwash mode (cover off) and seeing water leaking from several of the connections. After disassembling I turned the manifold upside down, started with the short pad and worked clockwise outside to inside making sure all pads were well seated into the manifold and there correct spacers. The hardest part was getting the long bolt back into the manifold hole and it wasn’t that bad. All in all this was a much easier task than working from the normal position and no leaks or DE back into my pool. As a side note, I almost purchased a new filter set at $100 plus.

@diycollaborative 2 жыл бұрын

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@FrankArness-k8r 6 ай бұрын

Wonderfully helpful! I puzzled over mine for hours until I found this... tysm!

@diycollaborative 6 ай бұрын

@sarahmangone7785 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm so glad I ran across your video first. It's not as scarry as it looked to be. How often do you clean your filters? I would recommend adding a Waterco Pre-filter to the mix. I absolutely love the thing and you catch most of the junk before it ever hits your filter. Best part is when draining it out, you only use 4 gallons of water when you drain it out. Bonus all the way around.

@diycollaborative 3 жыл бұрын

We clean the one we have now several times a year. We have many trees nearby and high use of the pool. We enjoy helping and appreciate you watching and commenting. Please subscribe. Thank you! www.amazon.com/shop/diyadventure

@hitokiriheero 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best video for putting back together the grid. Even though I knew that it would be tough to put it back together and I took pictures it was still almost impossible to put back together. Had to watch your video to figure it out.

@diycollaborative 6 жыл бұрын

It takes a bit to get used to doing it. That was one reason we decided we had to do a video, to help others. The first time we did one I could find no other helpful videos. Glad we could be helpful to you and thanks for watching and commenting. Please help us get to 1000 subscribers by subscribing if you haven’t already. We would appreciate the help. Regards, Don

@austin360explorer5 4 жыл бұрын

This how to video still works perfect in 2020. Thank you very much for sharing.

@diycollaborative 4 жыл бұрын

We appreciate that! Thank you very much.

@kellyw1648 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this. I was at a lose on how this stuff worked. Now I can do it myself. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@diycollaborative 5 жыл бұрын

That is great and why we like to help. Thank you for watching and commenting.

@markh.2899 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! You pointed out the key issues like starting with the small filter grid in its designated position as well as being careful with the breakable, thin guides which could spoil one's day if broken. Thanks again!

@diycollaborative 4 ай бұрын

@carlosmontano6406 Ай бұрын

Lol, I just did my own filter the examples I watched were of the 4 cylinder filter opened mine up and had the filters like this so thank you for the video my pool is working fine

@diycollaborative Ай бұрын

@KL-xg2ys 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video, i had a sand filter and just got it replaced today with a DE filter.

@diycollaborative 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@sarahmangone7785 3 жыл бұрын

How do you like your DE Filter. i'm thinking about going that route also.

@KL-xg2ys 3 жыл бұрын

@@sarahmangone7785 It's much better that a sand filter. The water is so clear!

@austinpham9513 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you very much.

@diycollaborative 3 ай бұрын

@timnguyen4494 6 жыл бұрын

Very detail explanation. Thank you!

@diycollaborative 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Glad to help!

@flgood 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks for posting this.

@diycollaborative 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the feedback.

@catirerubio 3 жыл бұрын

Well done video. Clear explanations. Thanks.

@diycollaborative 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@NYGiants-on7ju 6 жыл бұрын

This lady that's narrating is hilarious...... She should narrate the national geographic documentaries with Snoop Dogg.

@diycollaborative 6 жыл бұрын

Haha! Why thank you! I would love to!

@ThePshull 2 жыл бұрын

Great narration.

@diycollaborative 2 жыл бұрын

@teddy47ish 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for this!!!!

@diycollaborative 3 жыл бұрын

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@michaeljones476 4 жыл бұрын

Does the black rubber ring that goes around the bottom half of your filter have any glue or anything keeping it there? I keep trying to put my top half back on and the rubber ring will pop off which compromises the seal when I put the belt back on

@diycollaborative 4 жыл бұрын

If yours is like the one in this video, we use a good amount of pool and spa lubricant on that o-ring. After a number of years you may need to replace it due to it stretching. We get ours on Amazon and save $$. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@QuocNguyen-ct5dm 7 жыл бұрын

Best video out there! Thank you so much

@diycollaborative 7 жыл бұрын

+Quoc Nguyen Thank you very much!

@truthhurts7529 5 жыл бұрын

Would be a perfect tutorial if shown the tightening of the spring and nut at the end. So, I give it an almost perfect video! Thank you!

@diycollaborative 5 жыл бұрын

I understand...always trying to improve. Thank you!

@josegardead8946 3 жыл бұрын

The clean the seal before instal clamp, but good video!

@ocam988able 7 ай бұрын

Great video. It was a great help. Thank you

@diycollaborative 7 ай бұрын

@docholiday5608 7 жыл бұрын

Thank You!! Very Informative! Helped Us Out A Lot!!

@diycollaborative 7 жыл бұрын

+Doc Holiday Thank you!

@LotteryFanatics 7 ай бұрын

Beofre you took the thing apart did you leave the handle in filter or back wash position or waste ? At the end when done and assemble again we leave in filter mode and turn on and charge de back

@diycollaborative 7 ай бұрын

@dmsmhic 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Only video I could find with this info.

@diycollaborative 7 жыл бұрын

+dmsmhic Thank you very much!

@350zap19 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for your help!

@diycollaborative 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andy. We appreciate the feedback.

@chubbz0076 6 ай бұрын

Nice step by step!!!

@diycollaborative 6 ай бұрын

@rafaelrondon690 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video

@diycollaborative Жыл бұрын

@runasoneagility 2 жыл бұрын

Also lubricate cover large internal o-ring

@diycollaborative 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@donwoodall9487 2 ай бұрын

Wing nuts are a good addition instead of the regular nuts. Hard to over tighten wing nuts and no tools needed

@diycollaborative 2 ай бұрын

Might give this a try. I think most we’ve encountered are locking threads and stainless steel. Got one to clean again soon.

@KL-xg2ys 5 жыл бұрын

How often do you need to clean the Grids? If you do a backwash do you need to clean them after the backwash?

@diycollaborative 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on use and surroundings. We usually break down and clean at least once per year.

@diycollaborative 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on use and surroundings. We usually break down and clean at least once per year.

@NT-qw8qh 6 жыл бұрын

NIce Video and well explained

@diycollaborative 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@josephbrocchini5067 2 жыл бұрын

How come you didn't show us where to put the DEF powder at ? Please tell us ?

@diycollaborative 2 жыл бұрын

That’s another video Sir. Still working on it. We put it in the closest clean out to our pool equipment. Mix it in a bucket of water and pour it in with pump on. Don’t run pump more than about 3 minutes without it. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate you watching our video. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. Please check out our Amazon Influencer page for many items we use and recommend. www.amazon.com/shop/diyadventure

@josephbrocchini5067 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks that's what I needed to know . And you answered it. I appreciate it.

@kdietz65 Ай бұрын

It's a great video, except the only thing it doesn't cover is how to get the ring and the dome of the filter off in the first place. I can't get mine off.

@diycollaborative Ай бұрын

Make sure pressure is relieved from the system. Open pressure relief valve on top of filter case. Once ring is loose, you may need to tap gently on the ring with a rubber mallet to get it to break free. The same may be true about the case to get it unseated from the o-ring. Go slow with this part and be patient. You don’t want to damage the case. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate you watching our video. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. It really helps if you will. Please check out our Amazon Influencer page for many items we use and recommend. www.amazon.com/shop/diyadventure

@chrisburnsed6349 6 жыл бұрын

You left out adding the DE back in and how much should be used.

@diycollaborative 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. That depends on the size or your pool and filter. It varies.

@technico69 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 👍👊🏻

@diycollaborative 3 жыл бұрын

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@ManUpTime263 2 жыл бұрын

What about replacing the DE?

@diycollaborative 2 жыл бұрын

Each system is different and there should be a label somewhere on the filter case indicating how much to use. I put the DE in my filter basket nearest my pool equipment. We’ll try to get a video on this soon. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate you watching our video. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. Please check out our Amazon Influencer page for many items we use and recommend. www.amazon.com/shop/diyadventure

@AC_702 2 жыл бұрын

if I remember correctly, it was a guy speaking and cleaning this at the same time on the original video. what is going on here?

@diycollaborative 2 жыл бұрын

We did two on this. This one and then another one when we discovered an easier way to load the grids.

@sandramitchell5248 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video.Im going to clean my grids in this fashion as I think putting the whole grids would be too heavy for me..even if it takes me a little longer.I saw the other video too..but this way is better for me.I. 75 and not very tall..mere 4'11" 😅

@saintmichael3879 8 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you.

@diycollaborative 8 жыл бұрын

+Saint Michael Thank you!

@carolcartier2665 2 жыл бұрын

We have Pool Person do ours, he charges $100. He didn't put a tarp down & a lot residue was all over our grass & spots on our stucco & windows. I wasn't very happy. I raked up the grass, cleaned the windows but the spots on stucco won't come off. Do you have any advice?

@diycollaborative 2 жыл бұрын

You might try a mix solution of water and vinegar to wash the stucco. Try a small area first.

@sarahsanders3681 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@GreyRockOne 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So was it that dirty after one year? Wow

@diycollaborative 4 жыл бұрын

One season of swimming actually. We have many trees around the pool and large numbers of kids in the pool.

@Paggy6668 4 жыл бұрын

Algae will clog up a filter much faster than normal. That's what all that green stuff was on the grids. If you filter is sized right for your pool, you can easily get 6 months to a year before you need to clean it.

@timladusau5595 9 ай бұрын

Nastiest grids I have ever seen.

@diycollaborative 9 ай бұрын

Agree! Heavy pool use and many trees around the property. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate you watching our video. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. It really helps if you will. Please check out our Amazon Influencer page for many items we use and recommend. www.amazon.com/shop/diyadventure

@juangodinez8237 5 жыл бұрын

Your voice is kinda far away from mic so it's hard to hear and see at the same time. Thank you for video.

@diycollaborative 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. We’re always trying to improve.

@Richardcardiel-xs2yl 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful

@diycollaborative 2 жыл бұрын

@TalkingPoints1 Жыл бұрын

Don’t neglect to scrub a de-greaser into the grids and rinse.

@diycollaborative Жыл бұрын

Or just vinegar. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate you watching our video. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. Please check out our Amazon Influencer page for many items we use and recommend. www.amazon.com/shop/diyadventure

@soberguy9454 7 жыл бұрын

i cant get the black thing that goes over the filters the guide is in place but cant get the black thing in place.this is my first time changing it.need help

@diycollaborative 7 жыл бұрын

+sober guy Are you talking about the plastic manifold on the very top of the grids? If so it has to be lined up pretty close on every grid and the main stand pipe. You may need to lubricate the o-ring where it snaps on the stand pipe. You may also need to gently apply downward pressure while wiggling the entire stack of grids to get it to snap in place. Just be careful as you don't want to crack the manifold. Hope this helps...

@soberguy9454 7 жыл бұрын

no its the abs one

@croatiaoutlander5626 7 ай бұрын

Lift here means you don’t need to unscrew anything. Just lift it by the manifold and the whole thing with the grids attached will come out. And u just set it near the drain and clean with the hose. No need for tearing apart everything.

@diycollaborative 7 ай бұрын

We almost agree… The video you watched was one of our earliest videos and we were/are still learning. You can lift the entire unit out like you mentioned, but may need to break it down to inspect all the grids. Here’s a link to one of our more recent videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIq6q5WYqMxrhaMsi=gNPto3NKONdAUROx

@croatiaoutlander5626 7 ай бұрын

@@diycollaborative yeah but still you don’t need to make it 100% perfect. Don’t need to inspect every single grid. When cleaning it just spray with hose the grids and some water inside around the manifold. And when u put it back in the tank, do one last backwash before starting filtering the pool. That backwash will flush any residue you didn’t pick up. And also it saves on time. I have Pentair FNS plus too and once I dismantled it and I was putting it back for 3 hours and had terrible headaches

@jackilowe2005 Жыл бұрын

Where does the DE go?

@diycollaborative Жыл бұрын

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHjRp5WeqdCKiM0

@stebensbobby 7 жыл бұрын

U guys forgot to drain the dirty water on the bottom of the filter

@diycollaborative 7 жыл бұрын

+Bobby Stevens Thanks Bobby! Not really...just not this video. Appreciate your comment though.

@lorenzoblair8709 Жыл бұрын

How do I get the top off

@diycollaborative Жыл бұрын

Check this video at minute 4:00. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIq6q5WYqMxrhaM

@danielruiz9483 3 жыл бұрын

You didn’t show us how to secure the ring at the end

@diycollaborative 3 жыл бұрын

Which ring? Sorry?

@thelightbulbguys 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't even post about DE back in did you? Nice one.🙄

@diycollaborative 3 жыл бұрын

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@kenrickhypolite3967 7 жыл бұрын

Swirl , A SPIRAL

@OneRich69 Жыл бұрын

What a pain in the 🍑💨 they should be replaceable with standard round cartridges 🤷

@diycollaborative Жыл бұрын

We actually prefer these. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate you watching our video. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. It really helps if you will. Please check out our Amazon Influencer page for many items we use and recommend. www.amazon.com/shop/diyadventure

@SKANK_HUNT49 7 жыл бұрын

why not just Use a sand filter

@diycollaborative 7 жыл бұрын

+JAWGA MAN You can and I've had both. Both seem to work well.

@alibazaza7679 Жыл бұрын

It would be better if you wear gloves

@diycollaborative Жыл бұрын

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@mikec9480 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously? Is it common for the inside to be that FILTHY?? I have a Hayward DE filter and it never looks like that on the inside.

@diycollaborative 5 жыл бұрын

Yes - May depend on size of the pool and usage. I’ve even considered an outdoor shower for patrons to use before swimming.

@tiredoldman5329 4 ай бұрын

I'd never buy that type of filter.

@diycollaborative 4 ай бұрын

Came with the pool. 😀

@tiredoldman5329 4 ай бұрын

@diycollaborative I have and old hayward 65 that came with ours. Doesn't thrill me.

@knutkviten4527 6 жыл бұрын

Thas not how it's Done I can clean a DE in 40 minutes you are very slow these pool veidos. It's just sad no one telling the truth

@diycollaborative 6 жыл бұрын

Show proof. Where’s your video?

@9.peanut 5 жыл бұрын

@@diycollaborative Not my post but the only real defect i saw was that you can pick up the entire grid assembly rather than disassembling inside the canister. The "PULL HERE" indicators are there for a reason :cheese:

@crazydave48 Жыл бұрын

What about the d.e

@diycollaborative Жыл бұрын

Varies by pool size, etc. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate you watching our video. Please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. Please check out our Amazon Influencer page for many items we use and recommend. www.amazon.com/shop/diyadventure