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The view is terrific. Sorry, I couldn't help but notice... Do horizontal beams show exposed rusting rebar? Make sure to inspect the structure if haven't done already. Any exposed metal will quickly rust in that environment due to sea salt aerosols. Rust on the surface of the rebar could...

Electronic pH meter pens are readily available for purchase on Lazada. I've initially ordered an expensive Apera branded model from abroad - it has arrived with a broken pH probe. Then locally purchased a similarly looking but much cheaper Chinese off-brand model which works fine. It's super...

How long does it take for calcium granules to dissolve? At what point does it become safe for swimmers to enter the pool?

For the last few days I've been adding about 1 liter of Muriatic acid per day to reduce alcalinity to manageable levels. I've been premixing acid in a bucket since the purchased 20 liter container is too big and heavy to be practical to use for a direct poor method. I've also been running the...

Thank you. Regarding high alcalinity. Does it usually become an on-going problem that requires constant addition of acid? Or does it normally stabilize at a certain number after the initial process of having brought it down into an acceptable range? My water source is highly alkaline. I...

I chlorinate with an oversized SWG, running at 30% of capacity, yielding 3.5 of FC at present. My testing device (photometer) is supposed to be accurate up to FC 6. OK I'll bump up chlorine production and start adding CYA as soon as it arrives (it's in shipping). Plan on attaining and keeping...

Thank you for the clarification. I did order quite a bit of calcium chloride. It's readily available over here at reasonable prices. And you're absolutely correct. I do have a slight suction side air leak (bubbles are present). My pool builder is going to replace the troubled check valve that...

The grout is portland cement based. I have plenty of good quality, fresh water. Salt is low cost. Sorry, I don't quite quite understand. Are you suggesting not to try to lower TA and instead leave it alone? I'm all set to start adding muriatic acid, starting with today. In the last few days...

"Currently, we are only shipping internationally to New Zealand."

Thailand

I know you guys recommend the reliable TFT kits. At the moment I don't really have any other option for testing other than the eXact EZ photometer. Shouldn't it be all that bad since it's NSF/ANSI 50 L1 Certified? https://sensafe.com/pool-exact-ez/

Thank you for pointing it out. I've emailed the TFTeam while shopping for testing kits. They don't ship to Asia. This is the only test "kit" that is available for purchase locally. I wasn't able to locate Taylor kits available for delivery either. The only other available for purchase option...