DE in sand filter?

[CarlD]

O.k. so it's better to add the DE to the filter than in the skimmer with the sock.

Huh? You MUST add the DE through the skimmer--you take out the sock first. You just want to add enough to raise pressure about a pound--1/4 to 1 full cup max, usually, whatever it takes.

[sloop]

Huh? You MUST add the DE through the skimmer--you take out the sock first.

That's what I meant, what you said. I just didn't word that right. Apoligize for that. Thanks.

[Poconos]

No matter how you cut it your pump is grossly oversized for the pool and filter. You;re wasting a lot of $$$ in electricity. I don't think the sand is getting beat up as that takes a long time. If you take the top off the filter you should see a coating of white DE on the top of the sand with no noticeable cracks. Or, let the pump run a bit before adding DE and when you do add the DE then have someone keep an eye on the return(s). If DE shoots out, your filter is channeling.
Al

[sloop]

No matter how you cut it your pump is grossly oversized for the pool and filter.
Al

Thankyou so much. I am going to look into getting a smaller pump. Since no mention was made about the filter except the pump is grossly oversized for it. I'm thinking it's big enough for my volume of water. I don't see DE shooting out and it holds the 1lb. pressure rise.

[Bleach=Chlorine?]

Sloop,
I have a 1 1/2 HP pump on for my IG pool. There is over 50 feet of lines running underground with the pump and filter above (elevation) the pool. Just a bit of over-kill for your setup :-D