ok after the acid wash my fingers turned white and my starting pressure is down to.....7psi!

I have never seen it that low before. I have been running it all weekend and have had to backwash and add de at least 4 times but at least its actually working.

the water went from a cloudy sea green to a blue that is clear enough to see all the leafy crud at the bottom.

when i get home from work today I will use my leaf eater vacuum to clear the bottom and I should be good to go within the next few days.

I want to thank everyone for all their help in helping me get running this year.