Suggest high quality DE filter?

[cruzmisl]

Hi All,
I am looking to upgrade my sand filter to a DE filter. My pool is 18'x36' with an average depth of about 4ft. Any suggestions as to a good brand. I was thinking of the Pentair FNS plus or the Starite, but the Starite is very expensive.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe

[halefmly]

My PB installed a Jandy DEL 60 DE filter. I've used it for over a year (we didn't close the pool in winter) with no problems, and excellent performance.

[huskyrider]

The best DE filter is the Pentair Nautilus stainless steel filters, they're pricey.
The second best is the DEL by Jandy and FNS series by Pentair.
For filtering purposes they're all equal, it's the tank that separates the stainless from the fiberglass or composites.
FWIW, on my pool I have 2 FNS 60's and 1 DEL 60 filters.
It's a very large swimming pool and uses 3 equipment sets to circulate it because of the amount of water.

See ya,
Kelly

[cruzmisl]

Thanks for the replies. I am trying to determine the appropriate size filter though. I plan to use a Whisperflo WFDS-24 up rated pump. The specs are as follows,

* SF : 1.25
* Full Load Amps : 14.6/4.7
* Wt. : 42
* Model : WFDS-24
* Voltage : 115V
* HP : 1
The flow graph can be seen below, the WFDS-3 is the same pump it's just full rated so the flow should be identical.

http://www-1.pentairwater.com/jwcs/w...rFlo_curve.jpg

I thought I read the average head for an inground pool was 60ft which means the pump will flow 60gpm. The Pentair FNS Plus 36sq.ft. unit flows 72GPM while the 48sq.ft. unit flows 96gpm. Would the 36 be adequate or should I Spring for the 48? I can get a really good deal on a 36 though.

Thanks,
Joe