DIY Diatom Filter for under $100.00

[Paul B]

I disable the thing.

 

[nvcheeko]

Can't Wait to try this, Question do you see differece with push or pull configuration,

 

[Paul B]

No, I can't see any difference but a diatom filter works by sucking water through the powder. I think it would work by pushing but that puts a lot of pressure on the filter and fittings.

 

[coreytrv]

I love this application. I'm thinking about tying it into my closed loop filter.

Concept would be to place the vessel / filter / DE module on the suction manifold, controlled with a ball valve, and attached to the gravel vac.

Then on the return manifold, use a ball value, and a hose and use that as the blaster?

Basically same concept, just using my integrated filter, right?

 

[Paul B]

Just be sure you can back flush and empty it easily because they clog rather quickly.