How to Clean the Fingers of a DE Swimming Pool Filter
A diatomaceous earth (DE) swimming pool filter is designed to remove dirt and debris from your swimming pool as the water cycles through the tank and around the filter. When your pool requires more than normal backwashing to maintain proper pressure, it is likely the DE filter needs cleaning. Failure to properly maintain the DE filter will result in less than adequate water filtering which can cause mold and algae issues in the pool. Cleaning the fingers of a DE swimming pool filter is a dirty job but not one that requires hiring a professional. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Backwash the pool to clear as much debris as possible from the DE filter.
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Remove the top of the tank, and lift the DE filter out of the tank. The filter will probably be heavy, so you might need an assistant to lift the filter from the tank.
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Spray each finger of the DE filter with a water hose to remove dirt and debris from the filter. Massage stuck dirt loose with your fingers. Be careful not to damage the filter.
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Clean out the bottom of the filter tank, and place the DE filter back in the tank. Replace the top of the tank. Start the filtering system, and add new DE to the filtering system.
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Tips & Warnings
If the filter contains grease that does not wash off with the water hose, purchase a filter cleaner from a pool supply store that will loosen and remove the grease from the filter.
