Diatomaceous Filter Pool

With its ability to remove dirt particles as small as 2 microns in size a diatomaceous earth de pool filter has the ability to maintain crystal clear pool water.

Diatomaceous filter pool.

Fortunately because of the backwash capability on de filters cleaning it is easy. Stands for diatomaceous earth which are the microscopic skeletons of diatoms an ancient sub aquatic creature. Filter series parts quad de filter parts regenx grid element de filter parts sm. This provides better water clarity when compared to cartridge and sand filters.

If you examine diatomaceous earth de under a microscope maintains tamminen you will see tiny sponge like organisms which explains de s ability to absorb or filter water s impurities. Diatomaceous earth specially graded for pool filter use do not use garden grade or food grade de or you can use a de alternative such as perlite powder made with volcanic perlite. Because the filter filters out such small dirt particles it s important to keep it clean. 4 7 out of 5 stars 215.

Filter parts pro grid vertical grid d e. Diatomaceous earth pool filters filter down to an impressive three to five microns. 4 6 out of. Diatomaceous earth d e filters have the highest filtration capability out of the three pool and spa filter types available.

The sand used in a pool filter is 20 silica sand that s approximately 45 to 55 millimeters in size. The filter grids inside of the filter tank are the holder for the powder and without de powder to coat them can clog up in under an hour. Filter parts perflex ec50 extended cycle d e. Dicalite minerals dicalite 50a dicalite 50b diatomaceous earth pool filter 50 lbs 3 5 microns in size white.

They are capable of filtering down to 3 5 microns. Easyclean de filter parts fns plus de filter parts microclear vertical grid d e. The human eye can only see particles 35 microns so it s no wonder this filter aid is said to make your pool crystal clear this pool filter option does remove algae amoebae bacteria and other foreign matter that some other filters miss. Diatomaceous earth pool filter 25 lbs 4 7 out of 5 stars 1 202 easygoproducts aqua cel 50a easygoprodcuts imerys aqua cel diatomaceous earth de swimming pool filter media paper bags 50 pounds.

If you notice the pool filter gauge rising and the water return flow diminishing it s time to clean your diatomaceous earth filter. Uses for pool filters de the abovementioned white powdery substance is similar to dinosaur bones according to pool expert terry tamminen author of the ultimate guide to pool maintenance.