Recent content by Charlie Bezzina

Is this a coincidence? I ordered a new clear choice labs test kit last night because my dpd powder had turned into a sticky lump of purple chewing gum and my test tube has dark purple cancer spots too. My kit is 1.5 years old and has run out of other chemicals anyway so it needed to be replaced.

Could iron bacteria be used to remove iron from pool water?

Hi. Your total load is currently 100 watts. You therefore require a transformer with a minimum rated output of 100watts. The next time you replace a light you may need to reassess, alternatively you might plan ahead and double your requirement and get a transformer with rated output of 200watt now.

Hi trappinator. Good work fixing it, you saved yourself some $$$ and you helped the environment a little too! Tips: If you are removing a legged IC that you have no intention of salvaging, heat each leg once and pull/bend to remove it from the pad. Alternatively if you are going to remove the...

The inside of a beehive would probably be a shock to most people. I collected two swarms last week, but some p.o.s thief stole the brand new box containing one of the swarms...

My situation is similar so I am very interested... How will the heater (and any other equipment for that matter) be affected having fc consistently above the 'recommended' range, and mostly just below the 'slam' level?

I have my old single scull, which should fit in my pool (not including the oars though) maybe one day if I'm REALLY bored I will put it in my pool for kicks...

DE would be very abrasive if it gets in your eyes. Perhaps wear goggles till you have cleaned up?

There you go. Assuming you have a filter, it would be highly improbable for a frog to get into your pump from the return.

Do you have floor drains?

Square corners is actually a thing. pb told me they are considered a "high end" feature for modern pools. People pay extra for that.

The long sheers I have seen have 2 water entries (one either side) in order to get sufficient flow. I can imagine that if one of those entries was blocked accidentally, or blocked/disconnected/not used purposely then you would probably get more flow on one side. Was it plumbed correctly?

Hi. My guess is to prevent dirty muddy water entering the pool when there is unprecedented heavy rain much like what we have had these last 2 years. I built mine 200mm above the highest point (mine is concrete though) and can say it is one of the smartest things I have ever done.

Hi rteen. Your swimmers will wear out faster. Potential embarrassing moment during a pool party 😉

Yeah, just wait for the ants to get inside the switches.