Recent content by Captain Max

Haha, my 5yo son did ask me why I emptied it 🤣

First year of pool ownership, and thanks to this site it is smooth sailing!

Thanks, yep we are in love with how the concrete turned out. Also stays nice and cool in summer which is a plus. And yes, water is beautiful. My 5yo son actually asked me a couple of weeks ago why I emptied all of the water out 🤣 The water does feel great on the skin, but I have no idea how...

I'm very inexperienced with pools (first time owner of one for about 7 months now), but I haven't experienced any issues so far. Being a small pool, the salt cost is fairly insignificant for me (especially when compared with what it cost to have the pool installed!). I was convinced to go this...

Yeah, I found I was constantly adding buffer to get the TA up, which was being brought down quickly with the low pH (auto acid doser). Happy to move away from those targets (have now set pH target to 7.7, and TA is at 70). As for CYA, the pool was initially setup by the installer, and levels...

Thanks for the replies above. Wasn't sure how much to trust the Manufacturer recommended levels, but it sounds like they shouldn't be a problem in this case for CH (and I'm guessing likely not an issue if they creep a little higher over time). A little off topic I know, but the pool...

Just wanted to say thanks for the info provided in this thread. Another Aussie here with a majority of Magnesium salts - I ordered the Red Sea CA kit, and now have the info I need. Much appreciated! I do have a question that I'm hoping someone may be able to provide some thoughts on.... My CH...

In terms of energy efficiency, it is best to run the heat pump when the ambient conditions are warmer, so during the day will be best (however if electricity prices are significantly lower at night, as you suggested is the case for yourself, it is likely cheaper to run it overnight). I have a...