Monster Diatomaceous Earth (DE) filter!
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As long as the OP is fine with me thread jacking, I can post updates here.Yeah, I thought it was too good to be true; thanks for responding so fast so my anxiety can subside.
I agree, that was a lucky score. Hope it works out for you on that tank, maybe update this thread at some point? For me, the search continues.
I would love to hear about the experiences that others have with DE filters! I think it would be great to have them in same thread.
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I am looking forwards to your feed back on the Hayward EC40 after you have run it for a while!
I would also like to know how the spindown filter works for you? If it works well for you I might add one to my too!
P.S. I love the arch support!
When setting this up, I messed up and used DE Earth Food grade. This clogged everything up and although I cleaned it out, there were/are still traces of it in the sump. Initially, I had to manually clean the spin down filter element every 30 minutes, then to every few hours. I cleaned it last night around 9pm and it still has not clogged. I did buy a Lasco TwistIIclean spin down in hopes of quicker maintenance. I do believe the spin down filter has achieved its intended purpose of prefiltering before the EC40. The PSI has remained steady between 1-2 PSI. I will definitely update in a few weeks regarding the maintenance but so far, the water has been crystal clear! What I did find that is necessary with a two pump system, especially with the spin down filter, is an emergency overflow.
I included a picture of the stand when I was setting it up. I’m in the process of finishing the panels. Thank you for your efforts! Without your thread, I would of never tried this filter.
I included a picture of the stand when I was setting it up. I’m in the process of finishing the panels. Thank you for your efforts! Without your thread, I would of never tried this filter.
Is cleaning the spin down filter as easy as just opening the valve for a minute? Or do you have to open it up? Please let me know how the Lasco twin spin down filter works... I really like this idea!
I am happy to hear you have found this thread helpful! I appreciate you adding your experiences to the thread!
P.S. I just looked up the Lasco twin spin down filter. Very cool! I like that is has a reverse flow flush mode!!!!
I am happy to hear you have found this thread helpful! I appreciate you adding your experiences to the thread!
P.S. I just looked up the Lasco twin spin down filter. Very cool! I like that is has a reverse flow flush mode!!!!
I’ve had to open it up and spray wash it. Merely opening the valve is good for uneaten food and detritus but I think the spin down is getting clogged with left over Earth DE because the time in between cleanings is increasing! I hope with the Lasco, I can just reverse the flow and wash out the fine particulates instead of opening it up.
I finally finished the primary setup on my new dirt bottom planted 180g tank about 5 weeks ago. Of course the Hayward EC40 DE filter is an integral part of the filtration system:
the first time I turned the sump pump on the EC40 plugged significantly in a couple of hours. But in this time the tank want from a stirred up mud puddle to very clear water. Now, about 5 weeks later I regen (pump the handle) about 1 time a day to keep the flow up. I am sure this will get better when I add some prefiltering in the sump. Right now the EC40 is the only filtration on the tank. I have not changed the initial charge of DE powder yet.
the first time I turned the sump pump on the EC40 plugged significantly in a couple of hours. But in this time the tank want from a stirred up mud puddle to very clear water. Now, about 5 weeks later I regen (pump the handle) about 1 time a day to keep the flow up. I am sure this will get better when I add some prefiltering in the sump. Right now the EC40 is the only filtration on the tank. I have not changed the initial charge of DE powder yet.
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