The most common cause of D.E. powder coming back to the pool is a torn D.E. grid in the filter. In this video, we explain how to replace a set of D.E. grids.
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Good Afternoon,
I have a Pentair DE filter 48 in., my question is I bought scoop for the DE powder several years ago and got to thinking, do I pour 10 scoops of the powder to equal about 5lbs. ? Or is it 5 scoops equals 5lbs? Thanks for your time.
John Tapia
Funny you should ask, we actually have a article about this very specific topic. . but the gist of the article I’ll list below.
New Filters & Full Cleaning’s
24 Sq. Ft. = 5 Scoops – Coffee Cans
36 Sq. Ft = 7 Scoops – Coffee Cans
48 Sq. Ft. = 10 Scoops – Coffee Cans
60 Sq. Ft. = 12 Scoops – Coffee Cans
72 Sq. Ft. = 14 Scoops – Coffee Cans
After Back-washing
24 Sq. Ft. = 3 Scoops – Coffee Cans
36 Sq. Ft. = 5 Scoops – Coffee Cans
48 Sq. Ft. = 7 Scoops – Coffee Cans
60 Sq. Ft. = 9 Scoops – Coffee Cans
72 Sq. Ft. = 11 Scoops – Coffee Cans
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