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This is my friends pool and he said its been like this for ages. If you brush it with a wire brush a cloud comes up and it lighjtens it a bit but still dosnt renmove it much. Thanks Brad

Got a Hayward S310T that has the same sand for 22 years. Pool still looks good but was considering doing a deep clean. Is this sand still ok to use? I have read some posts about cleaning with diatamacious earth but can't find how. Is there instructions somewhere if this is possible? Many thanks...

I added boric acid a couple of years ago but have no way of testing what is left. How long do they generally last? Would you expect after all the rain and backwashing over 2 years that I should start from scratch again. Thanks

Hi I'm thinking of adding borates to my pool. Pool Calculator says I need 20 KG of boric acid to get to 50ppm. Is this type in the link all I need. So many different prices online. Boric Acid 25kg Bags Pickup Melbourne OR Ship Anywhere IN Australia From $40 | eBay Thanks.. brad

Hi I had green and black spot algae so needed to SLAM I've run out of dpd powder (taylors TF100 kit ) so bombed the pool with 20 litres of liquid chlorine for 2 days then 10 litres a day for 5 days. Algae is gone now hopefully. Cant do an overnight loss test. Have had no chlorine in the...

Also posted this in pumps etc. by mistake. Hi I've installed a new Pentair FreeFlo SWG (Australia) replacing my Zodiac tri series (piece of junk) I've installed it with no leaks etc and all working but looking at the manual I've realised that I've placed the cell housing the wrong way...

Hi I get a lot of gum tree leaves in the pool (in Australia) and have The Pool Cleaner working . It gets blocked because of the size of the leaves. I use a cheap leaf rake and was wondering if they vary much in ease and quality for a more expensive one. Would love to make my job of getting the...

Hi there, I'm in Australia I have a Taylors test kit and have run out of reagent R-0014. I purchased a generic phenyl red from the local store but it is way milder / weaker and I estimate I need about 3 times as much. So its not accurate with their test gear. I can't get the reagent in...

Hi, Does anyone know of a site that delivers Taylors Test Kit reagents to Australia. Thanks Brad

Hi I have a Poolrite SQ 600 pump that has all of a sudden making a louder noise than normal. I cleaned the whole system and it is working normally suction wise but it is still noisy. After reading some topics here it sounds like it could be the bearing. Is this a job I would be able to do...

My latest results PH 7.5 FC 3.5 (will adjust that to 6 with bleach ) TA 90 CH 480 CYA 90 The pool calculator is reading as balanced, but the calcium keeps increasing. I don't want to remove water as it's too expensive in Brisbane to keep refilling. Is this high reading a concern...

G'day Anyone know if the Taylor speedstir is available in Australia? Can't find it anywhere on Google. Thanks Brad

Hi, 1st my results PH 8 FC 6 CC .5 TA 100 CH 390 CYA 85 -90 I've been keeping the pool chemicals up to the rate as per Pool Calc. , but we've had some rain and I did fill from the tap before the rain. I know they are a little high now but I can't seem to get the pool sparkly. It is dull...

Woke up this morning and heard the birds going crazy. (we live next to the bush). Looked up and saw a 9 foot long Carpet Python sleeping in a palm tree next to the pool. He stayed for a few hours then moved down to another palm we have in a pot on the pool edge. He then left and went into the...

Hi FC 5.5 TA 90 PH 7.6 CH 320 CYA 70 I have just gotten my pool to nearly where I want it. It was still slightly cloudy (maybe 5%) so I decided to add a water clarifier . http://www.hyclor.com.au/pdfs/Products/Brochure/Brochure%20Water%20Clarifier.pdf Put it in and the whole pool went...

Hi My latest figures for a start SWG FC 2 CC .5 PH 7.8 TA 170 CH 240 CYA 85 My PH is where I want it but my T/A needs to be at 60 - 80. If i use acid to lower my T/A then My PH will alter as well. Do I then use soda ash to raise my PH again. Pool calculator says to add 3 litres of acid to...

Hi I'm currently getting my pool balanced after refilling 2/3 of the water. I have a SWG. The pool render people recommend these levels to inhibit calcium buildup on the walls. TA 120 - 140 PH 7.4 CH 200 FC 2-3 CYA 30 - 40 TFP recommendations for SWG are TA 60 - 80 PH...

Hi I was wondering if you can use bulk sand in the filter instead of bagged filter sand. The bagged sand will cost $200 -300 and the bulk washed river sand about $10. I am a landscaper and use different types of sand every day. We have good quality sands available. I guess the problem would...

Hi, I'm in Australia and have a quartzon pool. I have a lot of calcium stalamites coming from the walls and floor. The best way to get rid of them according to the manufacturers is to empty the pool and acid wash the whole area. The problem is that water in Brisbane is expensive and to refill...