{"product_id":"30-x-36-de-element-double-top-outlet-4-box","title":"30 x 36\" DE Element - Double Top Outlet (4\/Box)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e30\" x 36\" DE (Diatomaceous Earth) Filter Element with Double Top Outlet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (supplied in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003e4-pack master carton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a commercial-grade filtration grid assembly engineered for top-manifold commercial pool and spa vertical DE pressure filters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is primarily used in commercial systems manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"301\"\u003eHayward\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"310\"\u003ePentair \/ Pac-Fab\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"329\"\u003eWaterway\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and aftermarket manufacturers such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"377\"\u003eFilbur\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"388\"\u003ePleatco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike center-bottom discharge grids,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this design utilizes two symmetrical discharge\/outlet ports located on the top header of the element frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These twin outlets plug directly into an overhead collection manifold or dual-runner discharge bridge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suspending the elements vertically inside the tank while channeling filtered effluent out through the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElement Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e30\" Height × 36\" Width\u003c\/b\u003e (approximate nominal grid face dimensions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutlet Configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDouble Top Outlet\u003c\/b\u003e (two molded cylindrical upper ports with internal sealing seats\/O-rings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFiltration Area per Grid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e~15 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e per element (effective double-sided filtration surface area)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Area (4-Pack)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e~60 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e effective surface area per 4-pack replacement set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\"\u003eAcid- and chlorine-resistant woven polypropylene\/polyester fabric sonically welded and stitched over an impact-resistant polymer internal skeleton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackaging \/ Quantity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e4 Elements per Box\u003c\/b\u003e (Master Carton)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTypical Shipping Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e~24.5 to 28.5 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e per 4-pack carton (~6.0 to 6.5 lbs per element with protective master box packaging)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Inspection Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUpper Outlet O-Rings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspect the internal O-rings or seat collars inside each of the two top ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean out any dried DE powder residue and lubricate with silicone pool lube (never petroleum-based grease) to ensure a watertight seal inside the top manifold runners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTop Manifold Engagement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slide the dual top ports squarely into the upper collector manifold before locking down bottom grid spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uneven seating on either of the two top ports will cause unfiltered water and DE powder to bypass directly back to the pool return jets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBottom Stabilizer Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure the lower frame tabs sit into the bottom guide plate or spacer bars to prevent the grid leaves from fluttering or touching under high differential pressure during pump starts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDE Pre-Coat Recommissioning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After resealing the filter tank clamp and bleeding all air through the manual relief valve,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e charge the system with fresh DE powder (typically ~1 lb of DE per 5–10 sq.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of surface area; approximately 6 to 7 lbs for a 60 sq.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set) via the skimmer with the filtration pump running.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68129535000687,"sku":"DE-30\/36DT","price":772.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/25569261__01564.jpg?v=1793637471","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/30-x-36-de-element-double-top-outlet-4-box","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}