Recent content by Davo123

OK, did the OCL test, and got the same figure (0.6) for both pm and am readings, so there doesn't appear to be an algae problem. Also, have an ongoing PH problem, and have to add acid frequently. 2 weeks ago, I added 2-2.5 litres of acid and managed to get the PH down to 7, but it's now shot up...

Thanks Allen, I will follow your recommendations and report back.

Looking for some answers. I have a pool with an Astral salt chlorinator, which since we purchased the house two years ago, the chlorine level has been low (under 0.5), although the water is clear. The original cell was only 7 plates, and of indeterminate age, so on a chance that this was...

Hi MGTFP I followed your and the test kit method precisely, which are obviously the same steps. When I added two drops of Solution 5, the water only turned a very slight tinge of blue. It then took 1-2 drops of Solution 3 to turn the water clear. Reading the instructions it said "Count drops...

Needsajet, you were spot on with your diagnosis! I bought some ascorbic acid, put it in a piece of cloth and held it against the brown stains around the pump outlets and the stains immediately disappeared, so looks like I need to treat the pool with it. Any idea of the dosage; I saw one...

Apologies for the delayed response. Firstly, I have attached some photos of the stains. The floor one is around the hydrostatic valve, which is obviously at the lowest point, and could possibly be the previous owner tossing in some chemicals and not agitating (just a guess on my part). There are...

Hi Bperry, yes, I do have a test kit (purchased within the last 12 months), but it only tests for 4 things, chlorine, PH, Total alkalinity and Acid demand. Latest figures were: Chlorine 1.5 Ph 8.3 Acid demand 2 drops (need to add 500 ml acid, AGAIN!) Total alkalinity Not tested the last time...

Looking for some advice on correcting the issues of Calcium build up and the inability to lower the PH. We have moved into a house approximately 18 months ago and have been battling with issues of a calcium problem (assumed) and a constant high PH level. In summary: Pool is in Queensland...