{"product_id":"48-x-60-de-element-dual-outlet","title":"48\" x 60\" DE Element - Dual Outlet","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e48\" x 60\" DE (Diatomaceous Earth) Filter Element with Dual Outlet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-capacity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heavy-duty commercial filtration grid designed for municipal aquatic facilities,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e water parks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e institutional competition pools,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and large commercial pressure DE filter vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is commonly specified in large vertical commercial systems manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"344\"\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=\"361\"\u003eHayward\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"370\"\u003eJacuzzi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and commercial grid specialists such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"419\"\u003eFilbur\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"430\"\u003ePleatco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the substantial 4-foot height and 5-foot width of the panel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this element utilizes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003edual-outlet header design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (two distinct discharge ports,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e typically positioned along the top manifold edge or upper perimeter).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The twin outlets balance internal effluent draw across the broad 40-square-foot surface area,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preventing flow bottlenecks and pressure drops across the grid face while discharging clean water into the overhead collector assembly.\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\"\u003e48\" 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\"\u003eDual Outlet\u003c\/b\u003e (two molded cylindrical discharge ports with internal O-ring\/gasket seating seats)\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~40 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e effective surface area per element (double-sided filtration)\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\"\u003eTypical Cluster Sizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003eOften configured in sets of 5 to 8 elements (yielding \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e200 to 320+ sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e total filter area)\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 heavy woven polypropylene\/polyester cloth sonically welded and stitched over a reinforced internal structural 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\"\u003eStandard Packaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\"\u003eTypically boxed in pairs (2\/Box) or master commercial crating depending on manufacturer\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~14.0 to 17.0 lbs per individual element\u003c\/b\u003e (~30 to 36 lbs per typical 2-pack master carton with reinforced edge protection)\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\"\u003eDual-Port O-Ring Inspection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Examine both outlet ports on each element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure internal rubber O-rings or sleeve gaskets are intact,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uncracked,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and cleared of dried,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hardened DE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coat each seal with a silicone-based pool lubricant before seating into the upper manifold.\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\"\u003eFabric Tension and Seam Check:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because of the 48\" × 60\" span,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inspect the center fabric stitching and perimeter seams for sagging,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tears,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or separation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Any pinhole failure will bypass DE powder directly into the pool or surge tank.\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\"\u003eManifold Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carefully guide both outlet ports evenly into the upper collector manifold branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid tilting or forcing one side in first,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which can crack the molded plastic hub under torque.\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\"\u003eBottom Spacer Locking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure the bottom stabilizing tabs seat squarely into the lower alignment track before torquing down the manifold tie rods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This keeps the broad panels parallel and prevents rubbing under pump cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDE Pre-Coat Recharging:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After securing the vessel clamp and bleeding all trapped air via the manual relief valve,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e recharge the system with fresh DE slurry through the surge pit or skimmer at a rate of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003e~1 lb of DE powder per 8–10 sq. ft. of filter surface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~4 to 5 lbs of DE powder per 48\" × 60\" element).\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":68129804353647,"sku":"DE-48\/60D","price":1183.0,"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\/48-x-60-de-element-dual-outlet","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}