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I have this happen every year, when the winter rains stop, everything dry's out and then the spring winds start and dust gets blown everywhere. Pool goes a horrible colour. As long as you are passing the overnight chlorine test then let it take the time it needs. For me it takes the sand filter...

I created a spreadsheet for the Pool Lab 1.0 (attached) that uses the error rates given in the manual enter the values and you will see the upper and lower bounds. Supported dilution rates are 1 -10ml sample 2 - 5ml sample, 5ml distilled water 5 - 2 ml sample, 8ml distilled water 10 = 1ml...

It seems that as an overflow pool has a number of return jets (I have 9 in mine) then there is not enough power in any of the jets to disperse the powder. As it is the flow that is important it seems that the corresponding location on an overflow pool is actually the return from the overflow...

I don't have a skimmer it's an overflow pool hence my idea of just suspending it from a pool noodle to float

Hi, I have finally managed to find a source for powdered CYA here in Turkey instead of having to play games with DiChlor. I see the usual recommendation is to place the amount in a sock and hang in front of the return. All of my returns are on the base of the pool as it raises the water level...

No but it fits with the idea of having an over sized filter as far as I can tell :)

Hi, Here are pictures of the location of the filter and the model. Also of the pool which is clear so I may be OK. I just know that the place has been empty for two years and everything else in this place needs a bit of TLC. I have also asked one of the pool suppliers who stock some Lamotte...

Hi, I am new to running a pool and have been reading a lot and the pool school articles here, this is a bit of a lengthy post so please bare with me. My levels which are rough as good testing kits seem to be impossible to get in Turkey are based from a 6 in 1 test strip, the only way I can...