If you have a DE Filter (Diatemaceous Earth), now is a good time to consider hiring a professional pool maintenance company such as the Pool Doctor to come out and open the cannister, inspect the internal grids for holes, cracks or defects, inspect the internal manifold, clean the grids off and reassemble the tank.
Also, normally when you open and clean a filter, you will need to replace the o-ring gaskets because they will very rarely reseal properly when the tank is reassembled.
Most internal filter grids need to be replaced every few years. They undergo a lot of wear & tear due to the amount of chemical water and debris that is pushed through them many hours a day.
By annually cleaning your DE Filter, you are ensuring that during the peak season, your filter will operate at a maximum efficiency, which greatly reduces the risk of a filter break down when you need your filter to be operational the most.
The Pool Doctor is now scheduling de filter cleanings – give us a call at 510-223-7537.
