Comments on: How To Clean Hayward Grid D.E. Filters http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/ WeT HeaD Media Provides clear, easy to read Information for The Plumbing, Heating and Pool Industry. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:10:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Joseph http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-2106 Joseph Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:12:22 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-2106 Hello Ron, I have responded to your questions on this page to make it simple: <a href="http://wetheadmedia.com/hayward-de3600-filter-inspection-rebuild/" rel="nofollow">http://wetheadmedia.com/hayward-de3600-filter-inspection-rebuild/</a> If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask on that page in the comment form. Thanks Joseph Hello Ron,

I have responded to your questions on this page to make it simple:

http://wetheadmedia.com/hayward-de3600-filter-inspection-rebuild/

If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask on that page in the comment form.

Thanks

Joseph

]]> By: Ron http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-2101 Ron Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:03:01 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-2101 I just bought this house with a Hayward DE3600 filter, I am getting DE in the pool, so I took it apart to clean. The top was loaded with DE so I cleaned it all out and hosed off the grid. I noticed that there are holes worn in the mesh at the top where it is held in the plastic grid holder. Will this cause the DE in my pool? Also your site says to inspect o'rings, where are they besides the big one between top and bottom? Also do they have a convertion kit to convert this DE3600 to a filter cartride type filter? Thanks for all your help, this site is great for a newbie! Ron I just bought this house with a Hayward DE3600 filter, I am getting DE in the pool, so I took it apart to clean. The top was loaded with DE so I cleaned it all out and hosed off the grid. I noticed that there are holes worn in the mesh at the top where it is held in the plastic grid holder. Will this cause the DE in my pool? Also your site says to inspect o’rings, where are they besides the big one between top and bottom? Also do they have a convertion kit to convert this DE3600 to a filter cartride type filter?
Thanks for all your help, this site is great for a newbie!
Ron

]]> By: the pool guy http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-1971 the pool guy Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:21:53 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-1971 when you tighten the belly band go a little at a time also take a pair of channel locks and tap all around the belly band but be careful not to hit anything else or you could have a big problem also it is not good to back wash you should take completely apart wash out tank or filter bottom and open small pulg on the bottom of filter wash out .then clean oring and lub with magic lube and start tighting keep the air valve open when reinstalling when every thing is tight the start the pump wait for the water to spill out from air valve locted on top of the filter then tighten and go to the skimmer make sure to swirl the de when putting it into the skimmer and only one at atime you should use a de cup 3lb in a de cup your pressure will go down with the proper amount of de make sure to mark the gauge at clean for example if at clean it is 18 pounds it is dirty at 28 pounds well good luck when you tighten the belly band go a little at a time also take a pair of channel locks and tap all around the belly band but be careful not to hit anything else or you could have a big problem also it is not good to back wash you should take completely apart wash out tank or filter bottom and open small pulg on the bottom of filter wash out .then clean oring and lub with magic lube and start tighting keep the air valve open when reinstalling when every thing is tight the start the pump wait for the water to spill out from air valve locted on top of the filter then tighten and go to the skimmer make sure to swirl the de when putting it into the skimmer and only one at atime you should use a de cup 3lb in a de cup your pressure will go down with the proper amount of de make sure to mark the gauge at clean for example if at clean it is 18 pounds it is dirty at 28 pounds well good luck

]]> By: Wet Head Media http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-1572 Wet Head Media Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:03:43 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-1572 Hi John, I have "seen" some mechanics dip the whole thing and it was fine, well as far as I new, gawd knows how long it lasted after they re-installed it. I worked for this one pool company at one time that had like 50 guys. BUT I like to take it apart and just let the grids soak, and that's the best and proper way. Let me know, if there is anything else. Joseph Hi John,

I have “seen” some mechanics dip the whole thing and it was fine, well as far as I new, gawd knows how long it lasted after they re-installed it. I worked for this one pool company at one time that had like 50 guys. BUT I like to take it apart and just let the grids soak, and that’s the best and proper way.

Let me know, if there is anything else.

Joseph

]]> By: John http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-1571 John Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:43 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-1571 The manufacturer suggests 1 part acid to 6 parts water. Do I need to disassemble the grids for the acid bath or can I just place whole unit in the wash. I know there a 2 metal rods holding the grids together. The manufacturer suggests 1 part acid to 6 parts water. Do I need to disassemble the grids for the acid bath or can I just place whole unit in the wash. I know there a 2 metal rods holding the grids together.

]]> By: Wet Head Media http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-1569 Wet Head Media Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:04:48 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-1569 Hi John, 1. "I" like to use a 55 gallon plastic barrel/ drum that you can usually find at a local car wash, or sometimes even a food plant. You can also look on Craigslist for people selling 55 gallon plastic barrels and then you would just fill that barrel as its plenty big. 2. Yes, That is actually better then back washing in my book, I have seen many filters that were still dirty after back washing. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask, Joseph Hi John,

1. “I” like to use a 55 gallon plastic barrel/ drum that you can usually find at a local car wash, or sometimes even a food plant. You can also look on Craigslist for people selling 55 gallon plastic barrels and then you would just fill that barrel as its plenty big.

2. Yes, That is actually better then back washing in my book, I have seen many filters that were still dirty after back washing.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask,

Joseph

]]> By: John http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-1568 John Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:49:43 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-1568 1. What kind of container can I soak the grids in? I have the Pentair FNS Plus vertical grid (FNSP48). 2. Instead of backwashing once a month I actually take the grids out of the filter and hose them down. Does this cause any harm as opposed to backwashing the system? 1. What kind of container can I soak the grids in? I have the Pentair FNS Plus vertical grid (FNSP48).
2. Instead of backwashing once a month I actually take the grids out of the filter and hose them down. Does this cause any harm as opposed to backwashing the system?

]]> By: Wet Head Media http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-1104 Wet Head Media Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:51:01 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-1104 Lee, What Model do you have the 3600 or the 3620? Are you aligning the "notch" on the bottom of the tank with the indent on the top of the tank? Also make sure your not "pitching" the o-ring in anyway, How tight are you making the belly band? Maybe its not tight enough? Are the spring coils touching? Let me know, Lee,

What Model do you have the 3600 or the 3620?

Are you aligning the “notch” on the bottom of the tank with the indent on the top of the tank?

Also make sure your not “pitching” the o-ring in anyway,

How tight are you making the belly band? Maybe its not tight enough? Are the spring coils touching?

Let me know,

]]> By: Lee http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-1088 Lee Fri, 29 May 2009 16:14:23 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-1088 I followed your directions to the "T" but when reassembling, I now how some water marks coming down the outside of the filter by the belly band. Could I have tightened the belly band too much? How do I know if enough is enough? I get high pressure in my tank after about 1 hour of operation and find the only way to relieve this is to back wash. Yes, I put in a new o ring with plenty of sealant too. Please help. I followed your directions to the “T” but when reassembling, I now how some water marks coming down the outside of the filter by the belly band. Could I have tightened the belly band too much? How do I know if enough is enough? I get high pressure in my tank after about 1 hour of operation and find the only way to relieve this is to back wash. Yes, I put in a new o ring with plenty of sealant too. Please help.

]]> By: Terry http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/comment-page-1/#comment-1036 Terry Wed, 27 May 2009 04:17:59 +0000 http://wetheadmedia.com/?p=3434#comment-1036 Can muriatic acid be used to clean this filter? Can muriatic acid be used to clean this filter?

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