Recent content by Hawknz

pool is turning into a money pit.... filter, my robotic vacuum has packed up and not working and the SWG says 'check cell' so I think its screwed aswell ... sigh

quite possibly, may have to change it to sand, I originally got glass (about 3yrs ago) as it seemed to be the best or 'trending' at the time, but it seems since that sand is still a favourite on TFP?

i'm now quite convinced this very fine particles are returning into the pool again after being through the filter. I have just vacuumed the pool and was watching the return jets and its quite obvious something is returning back in the pool again. I've never tried vaccuum to waste before, i'm...

Thats the issue, the water is very clear until I go and sweep the pool, which I have just done now and all the dust or whatever it is on the bottom has been stirred up now and the pool goes back to being cloudy again. I've just put the robo in the pool but I am not anticipating the filter is...

Cheers for the reply, Done the SLAM process and it passed the OCLT last night FC: 10 CC: 0 PH: 7.8 TA: 100 CH: 375 CYA: 40

Hi All, I've recently had to change the method of waste water disposal when backwashing and am wondering if it is necessary to run my variable speed pump at full power when backwashing? or will a low speed achieve the same result, even if run for longer?. At full power the volume of water...

Hi All, Thank for your replies. I have tested the CYA multiple times using the TF-100 and also another local kit with similar results so I don't think its CYA. I'll have to have a look at the lights, although figuring that out is going to be tricky, I also have in/outlets for the solar at...

Hi All, Over the last couple of months I have had trouble keeping my pool clear for any great lengths of time. I have performed the SLAM process about 3 times in the past 2 months due to it starting to turn green and I'm baffled. Every time, I follow the SLAM procedure exactly as it stated...

I also encountered this issue, however the tube is designed to be read laying down with the lid on , which helps get a more accurate reading, as per the attached pic

Hi Steve The CCL kit comes in a box with each test individually packaged in a resealable plastic bag

25ml Sample (high sensitivity test) , 20 drops of Calcium Buffer, 7 drops of harness detection, count drops of titrating reagent and x10

Hi All, This post will be particularly relevant to any Aussie readers, My TF-100 kit arrived yesterday, which I had ordered through Australia Post's "ShopMate" Freight Forwarding service. In terms of shipping it cost roughly $50 in total, ShopMate shipping costs depend on weight. I ordered...

Hi Lykly, It may help others if you post pics of your pumps if your not sure what they are or how they work. Usually you can obtain the manuals online through the manufacturers website if you know the make/model. I have a "variable" speed pump on my pool, mine has 3 speed settings and usually...

So I preformed the OCLT , FC dropped 1.0PPM so I have commenced a SLAM, also despite raising the pool FC yesterday, today the pool actually looks worse although the bottom is still visible. So SLAM in progress as we speak