This
is CelaPool™, a revolutionary new low dust diatomaceous earth (DE)
filter aid by EP Minerals. CelaPool is a form of DE that produces
very little dust, in fact none at all in my testing.
It
is a relatively new product and it is not widely available yet.
PoolCorp (SCP & Superior) will be stocking it sometime in 2017
for the pool service professional. Leslie's Pools should also stock
it for the retail pool customer so check with your local pool store.
Since it is new it is rather expensive online but available:
It
should retail for about $25 for a 24 lbs bag. The smaller bags will
be less. Comparable to the price of a regular bag of DE.
Here
is what I like about the CelaPool DE powder. There is no dust. The
dust from regular DE is a an industrial hazard. Meaning if you use it
frequently,(like us pool guys), and inhale the dust which you
shouldn't, it will cause lung issues and possibly cancer. The
CelaPool solves that problem and makes DE very safe to use.
The
amount of CelaPool you will add to your pool is the same as for
regular DE. Here is the dosage amount for quick reference:
For
complete filter charging with the Aladdin 300 DE E-Z Scoop:
24
sq ft filter: 4 scoops
36
sq ft filter: 6 scoops
48
sq ft filter: 8 scoops
60
sq ft filter: 12 scoops
72
sq ft filter: 14 scoops
45
sec to 1 minute filter backwashing with the Aladdin 300 DE E-Z Scoop:
24
sq ft filter: 2 scoops
36
sq ft filter: 3 scoops
48
sq ft filter: 4 scoops
60
sq ft filter: 6 scoops
72
sq ft filter: 8 scoops
You
can make a slush with some water and mix the Celapool in a bucket
before pouring it into the pool skimmer or you can add it directly.
It quickly dissolves and will coat the grids just like your standard
DE.
To purchase the Aladdin DE Scoop: https://www.amazon.com/Aladdin-300-Scoop-Pool-Cleaning/dp/B00C405OW8/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=swimmingpooll-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=dda48a04860727e52e9fbdb692d02da2&creativeASIN=B00C405OW8
The
bag that the CelaPool comes in sets it apart from your standard DE.
No longer will you need to worry about the paper bag of DE tearing or
DE leaking out everywhere. The Celapool bag is made of durable
plastic and is thermally sealed. It is also weather proof so if the
bag gets wet, no worries.
CelaPool
will come in three different size bags. A small 6 lbs bag will be
available for your small filter, a 12 lbs bag for larger filters and
a 24 lbs bag for multiple uses or for the pool professional. These
bag sizes will make using Celapool very convenient.
EP
Minerals decided to develop
CelaPool
in
response to the complaints about the high dust levels in the pools
using Celatom DE. Since it is a relatively new product it will take a
little time for it to be widely available. I will post an update
when it is more widely available for early 2017. I highly suggest
switching over to CelaPool DE and to stop using more traditional DE
due to the health
risks from the dust.
Related playlist:
D.E. Filter cleaning, Backwashing &
Tips:
Related Videos:
How Much D.E. (Diatomaceous
Earth) do I Add?: http://youtu.be/lz97RnlATi0
Perlite Filter Media vs. D.E.
(Diatomaceous earth) Filter Media: http://youtu.be/IJJ5TAVC-B8
Perlite Filter Media Filter Cleaning &
Backwashing Part 2 of 2: http://youtu.be/AZeuA7zz7VQ
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