Diatomaceous Earth Powder

DE Powder is the filtration media for diatomaceous earth pool filters. Our DE powder is of the highest quality and will provide you with outstanding filtration results that will leave your pool water sparkling clean. DE powder filters out contaminant particles as small as 3 to 5 microns. Now that's clean!

Fresh diatomaceous earth powder is required every time you backwash your DE filter and will keep your filter working at peak performance. After back washing, add 1 lb. of DE Powder per 10 sq. ft. filter area. DE Powder is lighter than other dry measures - 1 lb of DE powder is about equal to a 1 lb coffee can. Upon initial start up of a DE filter, with fully hosed-clean or new grids, you should add more DE Powder, perhaps 1 lb per 5-7 sq. ft. of filter area. Add a small amount more if you are cleaning green or hazy water.

AquaPerl DE Substitute

AquaPerl Perlite is a high-quality DE replacement filter material. Perlite is a volcanic glass that is both lighter and more effective than DE filter powder. Substitute AquaPerl for DE powder on a 1 to 1 basis by volume. So one coffee can of Perlite = 1 coffee can of DE powder, but weighs half as much. Because it weighs much less than DE, perlite does not adhere to the filter grids and bind them as easily, which makes backwashing easier.

Benefits:

• Aqua Perl is a direct replacement for diatomaceous earth.
• Aqua Perl is safe for use in all DE filters.
• Improves filter function, pre-coating quickly and effectively.
• Aqua Perl is volcanic in origin, all-natural and 100% crystalline silica free (doesn't cause silicosis) .
• The lower density of Aqua Perl allows for uniform pre-coating and quick, thorough backwashing.
• An NSF certified perlite filter media.
• Can be used to replace DE powder and cellulose in DE pool filters.
• A 12 lb. bag of Aqua Perl is equivalent to a 25 lb. bag of diatomaceous earth.
• 1/2 lb. of Aqua Perl (1 scoop) = 1 lb. of D.E. (1 scoop).

Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.) Powder Scoop

DE Scoop makes measuring your Diatomaceous Earth a snap. Made out of durable plastic to ensure long life, and makes measuring DE powder much easier and hassle-free.

This product will not only save you time, but also your kitchen's glass measuring cup.