Pump PSI Issue. Need Help

[Harold]

I recently cleaned out my DE filter and now when I start my pump the PSI is good at around 14-15, but after about 5 minutes it jumps to about 20 and I lose pressure. Can anyone help?

[Watermom]

Do have live algae in your pool? Live algae will clog a DE filter fast.

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[Harold]

I just took the cover off my pool a few weeks ago and there was some algae that got into the pool. I was hoping to just vacuum it up. I do see some algae at the bottom of the pool on the deep end. How would I know for sure?

[Watermom]

It would be green and your water may be cloudy depending on how bad the algae is. Sounds like if you do have algae, it is minimal.

Do you have a test kit? If so, what kind?

[BigDave]

Is there a way to bypass the filter - maybe recirculate? A DE filter will clog quick with live algae. Get adequate chlorine in before the algae is not minimal.

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