Making the switch from sand to D.E.

[Number6]

Thank you, Poolman1, John T and Carl D.

As always, this forum is a fabulous source of information.

When I was refering to "seems to be easier to maintain", I meant that it appears easier to service the D.E. filter/tank than to take off the valve head, cover the standpipe, remove from or dump sand into the old filter.

I will consider all of your suggestions, though.

Wish me luck.

Again, thankyou.

[CarlD]

Thank you, Poolman1, John T and Carl D.

As always, this forum is a fabulous source of information.

When I was refering to "seems to be easier to maintain", I meant that it appears easier to service the D.E. filter/tank than to take off the valve head, cover the standpipe, remove from or dump sand into the old filter.

I will consider all of your suggestions, though.



Wish me luck.

Again, thankyou.

Haven't dumped the sand yet and this is the 6th season so far--haven't moved the filter much either in those years!

[gordyjamz]

For ease of maintenance, you also may want to look into cartridge filters, also. I replaced a sand filter 2 years ago with a Hayward Xtream, and love it. Rinsing the element only takes a few minutes with a hose. And, depending on the amount of debris in your pool, it only has to be cleaned a few times a season. I think the only drawback is with the initial setup, you can't vacuum to waste. But, all I did was install a pvc splitter valve between the pump and filter.

[CarlD]

For ease of maintenance, you also may want to look into cartridge filters, also. I replaced a sand filter 2 years ago with a Hayward Xtream, and love it. Rinsing the element only takes a few minutes with a hose. And, depending on the amount of debris in your pool, it only has to be cleaned a few times a season. I think the only drawback is with the initial setup, you can't vacuum to waste. But, all I did was install a pvc splitter valve between the pump and filter.

Some people love carts (like you), many hate them, finding the ONLY way to get them clean gets you soaking wet.

There is a new hose-mounted brush that may help, but we haven't gotten feedback on it yet.

There are also some AMAZING ideas to clean them that seem to work--a search of the forum should find them.