Bella's thread--question about DE filter

I just joined the forum today based on PoolDocs previous replies to others, you seem very helpful and now I am worried I won't get my answer... I hope you keep sharing your knowledge and experience for lost "pool-patients" as myself. If anyone else reads this maybe you can help? I bought a home with an older DE filter with a bottom manifold.
There are 8 filter grids each being about 36in tall. I wanted to ask, mainly about the safest method of opening the tank? I have other questions about water pressure, but that can wait.
Tx
Bella

Hello Bella,

I moved your post into this forum for now because that's where all the new user's posts end up first, and I'm not sure if Ben has updated your "powers" to see the other forums yet. Once we know for sure that you can post there, we will most likely move your post to the "Equipment and Operations" forum, so you can get more views and useable info. Until then, you'll get many more views here than you would have at the spot where this was originally posted.

DE filters are not my area of knowledge, but I'm sure that some of the others will be along shortly to give you the answers you need. I just wanted to explain why your post was moved, to welcome you to the forum, and to thank you for your subscription to help this forum stay online!!

Janet