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Just noticed Zodiac now have an MX6 that is apparently smaller then the 8 (but more expensive?!!) I'd imagine it is just the next generation, perhaps an improvement over the 8? I've got a few questions since I'm looking at getting an MX8, maybe this is what I should be looking at? Or has this...

I replastered my pool with Sider Crete about 6 weeks ago and expected that as it is a cement based product, there would be a higher than usual acid demand for the first few weeks. This was certainly true and about 27L later it is still requiring more than I would have thought. I am testing at...

I'm renovating our pool at the moment and will be paving in the next few weeks, but I've been in two minds about installing some deck jets and need to make a decision before I pave. Who has them and are you glad you did? It's not too big a deal to do it now, but I'm not 100% sold on the idea...

I've just drained the pool and am about to star the next process of cleaning, acid etching and repairing the surface before replaster. What do you use to patch any areas of plaster that get removed? In the concrete industry we patch concrete surfaces with either a high build mortar or a...

This looks like a great product made by Sider Crete, an acrylic modified plaster finish that is rolled on and levelled with a rubber blade "squeegee" type thing. It seems like a great idea, claimed life of 7-10 years, so similar to normal plaster, except this is a DIY product and wll cost less...

I have decided on either the Hurlcon/Astral VX7T or the Zodiac Tri Mid (both 25g/hr Cl) for our SWG, the Zodiac is easier to find and slightly cheaper. Some love them, some hate them. Who has one and what do you think? Also, should I go for the Tri Large (35g/hr) even thought the specs show...

I'm looking at adding a solar heating system to our pool which is currently undergoing renovation by me. It will be fully drained shortly and it occurred to me that while I am drilling holes in the walls for a second suction point and light, I may as well add another 2 and make the solar...

I'm in the process of moving my pumping gear as part of a pool renovation. In the pic attached, the existing return line runs from the right, indicated by the red line. It is a 40mm line, and has a tee where it splits to the top and bottom of the pic and their jets. My question is two fold...

And what's the best value system? I'm looking at this now and had sort of settled for the old PVC ribbon-type matting looped across the roof: [attachment=0:188qbg72]PVC tube.jpg[/attachment:188qbg72] I am also aware of the much wider, pre-assembled mats like this, although this one is...

I have just started the process of our pool renovation and among other things, want to add a surface mount light. It appears the old niche type lights are a thing of the past anyway, but is there anything I should know about what seems like a pretty easy task? From what I have worked out, I...

As part of our pool/backyard renovation, I am going to relocate the pump and filter, and add a SWG and solar heating. Reason being the area where the pump currently resides will be excavated when the yard is redesigned, plus it is further from the house and next to the proposed pool house. The...

Here in Melbourne we are in the better end of Winter, Spring around the corner so it's time to get this pool sorted. We moved into this house at the end of last year (2012) and the pool appears to have been pretty unloved for the last 20 years! It's a marble sheen surfaced concrete pool, about...

Not sure if this is the correct place for this but here we go. I am about to undertake a refurb of our pool and before I resurface, I would like to add both a light and a second suction point for an automatic cleaner at least. It currently has the skimmer, a floor suction point via the...

I'm about to begin our pool refurb before our swim season starts in Australia. We moved into this house in December last year and the pool is fully manual chlorine with no heating other than the solar blanket. Looking into it, my understanding is that for solar to be effective I need to have...

I'm looking at converting our pool to salt (currently fully manual chlorine) before the next season begins as part of the pool overhaul. The Hurlcon VX7T seems to get pretty good reviews and Hurlcon seem to also have a pretty decent name for themselves. Who has one and have you had any issues?

Weel it looks like our swimming season is over in Melbourne, Australia and the plan is to renovate our pool before next Summer. Part of these plans are to add some lights to the pool walls, cover the old marblesheen with Epotec epoxy paint, replace the waterline tiles and coping and possibly add...

I'm thinking of getting one of these, based on my brothers recommendation and the fact that there are hundreds of cleaners available, all of which have lovers and haters. I figure I'm taking a gamble with any of them, so might as well be a cheaper but not cheapest one with a recommendation from...

Do they work as they claim and are they necessary? I have had a problem chasing algae, and when I shock the water, the dead algae settles on the floor of the pool and I vacuum to waste to remove it. If I go through the filter, the water gets very cloudy and the stuff settles on the bottom again...

Ok, have been testing with the TF-100 and thought all was good, however the pool has gone cloudy and greenish again, even with what I think are reasonable FC levels. Current test: FC: 8.5 (added CL last night), just prior to that was 7.0, day before 5.5. CYA: 60 CH:390 This seems to be a roller...

The filter our pool is a Sta Rite sand filter, model number is w-9463005-1, and the pressure gauge is stuck on 25. I'm guessing this filter is really old since I can't find any information on it. Are gauges generic fit and can I just unscrew this one and replace it with a new one? Also, given it...

Our pool is currently manually chlorinated using granulated chlorine, and I'm already finding it tedious. The pool is marble sheen in pretty average condition and there are also a couple of places where the marblesheen is gone and concrete (but not reinforcement) is showing. My question is...

Ok, still learning heaps about keeping pools, and on to the next question! I was advised to run my filter ( sand) for 6-8hrs a day during the warmer months, and have been doing so for 6hrs between 11 and 5pm, then 2hrs at 2-4am. Does this sound about right? Also, the return jets were initially...

Having previously been using a simple kit from the pool shop ( with the tablet FC test), I figured I better get serious and get a decent test kit. The TF-100 seems to get pretty good reviews so here I am! 1st results and it looks like the pool is pretty close to where it should be. I have been...

Ordered a Tf100 kit from TD Chlorinators (Australia) last Wednesday, shipping to Melbourne, but haven't seen it yet. Anyone else who has ordered from them, how long did it take to get yours? I get stuff from O/S frequently and can get items from Hong Kong in 5 days. I figured 3 or 4 days might...

I've got what may be an issue with air bubbles in the return water jets. When the filter first starts, there is a large amount of air in the lines which reduces after a few seconds but a steady stream of small bubbles persists for as long as the filter is running. When the pump stops, I can't...