Recent content by alexmaras

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    Life expectancy of pool test kit

    @Brad_C do you not use Clear Choice Labs for test kits? I'm surprised you're making your own up in Perth, the salt water kit includes standards for 4000ppm salt, 50ppm calcium, 50ppm CYA, 100ppm TA and 7.2pH. Did they not include them way back, or did you run out? Sounds like you've got the...
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    What is this plumbing puzzle?

    I've seen similar caps for splitting PVC pipe into multiple sprinkler lines before, it could be that? Would be good to get a photo with the cap in focus.
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    Cloudy spa water

    Bunnings will stock liquid chlorine in most places, as will virtually any pool store in Australia. My local pool stores (Perth) do a cheaper price if you bring one of the 20L tubs back in. They're big blue tubs with a handle on top. If you're changing the litre values each time in PoolMath...
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    I got things squared away today to leave the pool for 3 weeks in prime swimming weather (Perth, Western Australia here, 37°C tomorrow) to fly to Scotland for a wedding. The pool has never looked and felt better, I'll be ready today dive straight back in when I get home. Thank Poseidon for the SWG.