{"product_id":"30-x-60-de-element-centre-bottom-outlet-7-box","title":"30 x 60\" DE Element - Centre Bottom Outlet (7\/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 60\" DE (Diatomaceous Earth) Filter Element with Center Bottom Outlet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (supplied in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003e7-pack master carton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is an extra-large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commercial-grade vertical filtration grid designed for high-capacity municipal pools,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e water parks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e institutional aquatic facilities,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and heavy-duty commercial DE pressure vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is primarily specified in large commercial tank models manufactured by brands like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"401\"\u003eHayward\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"410\"\u003ePentair \/ Purex\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"427\"\u003eJacuzzi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and commercial grid specialists like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"473\"\u003eFilbur\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"484\"\u003ePleatco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese extended 5-foot-wide panels feature a rigid polymer support grid covered in chemical- and rot-resistant woven polypropylene\/polyester fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 7-grid configuration is the standard complement designed to fill large cylindrical filter tanks equipped with a central lower hub collector.\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 × 60\" 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\"\u003eCenter Bottom Outlet\u003c\/b\u003e (round molded bottom discharge port with internal O-ring\/gasket seat)\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~25 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e per element (effective double-sided filtration surface)\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 Set Area (7-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~175 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e effective surface area per 7-element full cluster\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\"\u003eChemical-, acid-, and chlorine-resistant woven polypropylene cloth sonically bonded and stitched over a heavy-duty polymer framework\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\"\u003e7 Elements per Box\u003c\/b\u003e (Master Carton full tank set)\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~52.0 to 58.0 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e per master carton (~7.5 to 8.5 lbs per individual oversized element with crating\/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\"\u003eInspect Seams and Stitching:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Examine the outer edge seams and stitching on all 7 panels before placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because of the broad 60\" span,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fabric stress can lead to micro-tears or puckering; even a small split will vent DE powder back through the pool returns.\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\"\u003eBottom Hub Seating \u0026amp; Lubrication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean out dried DE accumulation from the tank’s lower collector manifold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lubricate the internal sealing O-rings or sleeve gaskets on each element's center bottom outlet using a silicone-based pool lubricant (never petroleum jelly).\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\"\u003eCluster Spacing \u0026amp; Manifold Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seat each element firmly into its respective lower hub receptacle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure the top spacer rack and tie-rod assemblies are evenly tightened across all 7 panels to prevent the broad 60-inch frames from flexing or rubbing under high differential pressure during pump cycles.\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 Recharging:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After reassembling the vessel clamp and bleeding all air through the high-point air relief valve,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recharge the filter through the commercial surge pit or skimmer system with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"212\"\u003e17.5 to 22 lbs of fresh DE powder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (~1 lb per 8–10 sq.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of filter surface) while the main circulation pump runs at full operating flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default 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