DE filter cleaning question

[lucig284]

Is there any way to thoroughly clean a DE filter?? I have a Hayward EC 40 and I'm scared to death of taking it all apart.. I'm hoping there is another way.
Thanks,
Luci

OK.. I followed the directions posted by WASTE and have the filter squeeky clean.. Now I have another situation.. We replaced the 15 bolts and nuts on the cover (using WaterLube grease) and now I have a slight leak around 3 of the bolts. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. This thing is driving me NUTZ..

Thanks
Luci

[waste]

Luci, glad I was able to help, sorry I didn't have time to put up the links. It sounds like the sealing gasket got 'pinched' and has a little wrinkle that didn't seat properly - pull the top back off and make sure that the gsket is in correctly - this skould take care of it. If you need more help, just ask

BTW did you try further tightening (with a wrench on both the nut and the bolt?) with the system off?

[lucig284]

Luci, glad I was able to help, sorry I didn't have time to put up the links. It sounds like the sealing gasket got 'pinched' and has a little wrinkle that didn't seat properly - pull the top back off and make sure that the gsket is in correctly - this skould take care of it. If you need more help, just ask

BTW did you try further tightening (with a wrench on both the nut and the bolt?) with the system off?

Waste, We have checked and rechecked the gasket.. Is there any other kind of sealer we can use other than the WATER LUBE ?? Also is there a special way the bolts should be tightened.. We did the North, South East West thing like you posted before.. I'm about ready to toss it over the back fence..

Luci

[waste]

Luci, sorry for the delay. Sounds like you need to replace the gasket as it's just not able to do it's job anymore

[lucig284]

Luci, sorry for the delay. Sounds like you need to replace the gasket as it's just not able to do it's job anymore

We replaced the gasket, and tried at least 9 times (adding more goop each time) and no matter what.. it is still slightly leaking in 2 spots. I figure that they are only small drips and I can always add water when it gets low..
Now for the real kicker in this whole fiasco... my pump (which was only a year old) just up and QUIT.... I got a new one yesterday and have it back up and running..still leaking, but running none the less... I wonder what's next... Thanks for taking the time to help..

Luci