DE

[cheshamjim]

O.K., so I guess I shouldn't add this stuff to my pool or my dog.

There was a link somewhere in The PoolForum that took me to a site that described DE uses for livestock and pets. Probably in that context DE stood for something else.

Sorry to clutter things up with nonsensical questions.

-Jim

[JohnT]

There was a link somewhere in The PoolForum that took me to a site that described DE uses for livestock and pets. Probably in that context DE stood for something else.

The DE used for livestock is rougher than that used in pools, and the theory is that it kills parasites by puncturing the skin. It is the same stuff, although if I recall correctly, one is heated to change the structure somewhat.