Good day, the DE 4820 is a diatomaceous earth (DE) filter. It has 8 grids inside that the DE coats. This filter has a backwash valve that is used to remove the dirty DE when the pressure goes up 8-10 psi. You then re-coat the filter. You can learn more by reading the owners manual at
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Hayward Pool Products