Episode 128: DE Filter Anatomy & Best Practices with Frank Swindell & Mike Childress of Pentair
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Today’s episode is the third in a four-part filter series, where we discuss all things diatomaceous earth filters, or simply DE filters.
Our guests today explain the anatomy of a DE filter, what DE powder is, the proper way to backwash and recharge a DE filter, and how to perform a DE breakdown when you are cleaning the filter.
To lead our discussion, we have with us Pentair’s Product Manager on filters and valves Frank Swindell and Regional Training Manager Mike Childress.
Our final episode goes over cartridge filters. Stay tuned!
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Show Notes
00:59 - Frank and Mike’s roles at Pentair
01:46 - The anatomy of a DE filter
05:56 - Determining what size DE filter to use on a pool
06:33 - Best practices for installing a brand-new DE filter
11:12 - Is DE powder harmful
13:15 - Indications too much DE powder was added
15:16 - Why it is important to allow the filter to decompress
18:14 - The proper way to recharge a DE filter and how much DE to use
21:05 - Performing a DE breakdown
25:12 - Should you be lubricating the Tank Body O-Ring
28:54 - Tools needed to clean a DE filter
29:19 - How to tell if a grid is broken and needs to be replaced
30:48 - DE filters that Pentair currently offers
