cheapest source for diatomaceous earth (DE) for pool filter?

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10:52a, 9/22/24

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Where do you get yours? I've been going to Leslie Pools or Lowes for convenience.

Is there a cheaper source out there?

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4:36p, 9/22/24

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I get it at Lowe's

If anyone knows a cheaper source I'd like to know as well.

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11:48a, 9/23/24

Home Depot here.

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1:07p, 9/23/24

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DE has gone nuts (along with everything else pool related) in the last couple of years. I remember DE was $26.99 now it's $45. It was $56 for a short time earlier this summer. I usually go to Home Depot, but looks like Lowe's has it for $40 right now. Saw a couple on Amazon for $35 for 25 lbs.

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1:56p, 9/23/24

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I always bought at Home Depot when it was basically $1/lb ($27 for 25lb), but then it went crazy. Right now, it's $45 at HD and $40 at Lowe's. I last bought on Amazon for around $35 for 25lbs.

Amazon.com : Celatom Diatomaceous Earth DE Pool Filter Aid Swimming Pool & Spa Filtration - 25 Lbs NEW : Patio, Lawn & Garden

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3:18p, 9/23/24

I had DE filter on my last pool and now have a pool with regular fabric filters. It's a lot cheaper and easier. Messing around with DE and still having to clean the filters every quarter or so was a lot more hassle.

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5:13p, 9/29/24

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Agreed. My old pool had the pleated cartridges. New one is DE. The old pool was much more convenient. The DE sure does filter the water well, though!