I just converted from the EC65 to the S244T also. You mentioned 250 lbs. of sand - shouldn't you have 300 lbs. in your filter? That's what I put in mine.
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I just converted from the EC65 to the S244T also. You mentioned 250 lbs. of sand - shouldn't you have 300 lbs. in your filter? That's what I put in mine.
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yes your a correct
I did put 6 /50 lb. bags in
Sorry total of 300 lbs of sand
Mike
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why did you guys go from a d.e. filter to a sand filter
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For me, it was because of ease of maintenance. With the old DE filter, I had no way to backwash. It was old and leaky. I was a nightmare to open with its 15 bolts holding the top on. I could go on, but I will just stop here...Originally Posted by gregugadawg
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ahh old school, the new d.e. filters do have backwash valves on them now so the only extra maintenance is reapplying the d.e. but that is neither here nor there. You could add some d.e. to coat the sand bed, typically you would add enough to see a 1psi increase in pressure. Just be sure to monitor your filter pressure regularly as the pressure will go up much faster than with the sand filter.
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Good morning, guys,
I am a BIG sand filter advocate. Anecdotally, I have twice filled my pool with murky pond water. My sand filter and plenty of Clorox (NOTHING more) has cleaned my pool water to an absolutely pristine condition.
Mike, post up some numbers and test your Cl level frequently. I am not kidding, 95% of the water clarity problems on this forum can be solved with adequate amounts of chlorine. Most people simply don't realize how quickly it is consumed by organics and/or the Sun without adequate CYA.
Mike, the DE will be washed out as soon as you backwash, (which should be often in this clearing process) so I don't see it offering much benefit. I truly believe your issue is chlorine but without test results, you and I are both just guessing.
Greenlight and Mike both, there are thousands and thousands of crystal clear pools out there that only use sand. It is a proven medium that, plain and simply, works. Additionally, you will find it the most trouble-free filter you can operate.
Last edited by duraleigh; 05-29-2006 at 07:59 AM.
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Ok here are my numbers
PH-7.8
Free CL- 20
CYA is now down to 90..Yaay! was 150
CC-1
Alk- 110
Free Cl went down to 8 after draining half the water then filling last night
Dumped bleach to raise the Free CL to 20
Tested this am.
WIll test again tonight
Pool still green
I't got me frustrated, it's going to be 90 degrees in West Virginia today
Happy Memorial day everyone
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Mike
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