Recent content by Mattsway

Does anyone know whether the LaMotte DPD liquid reagent 1B, order code P6741G for their ColorQ Pro 7; https://www.amazon.com/LaMotte-ColorQ-Liquid-Water-Reagent/dp/B003MB678I Is the same as Taylor R0871C? I bought the Taylor kit from the your side of the pond, but LaMotte refills are more...

Thanks, I'll let the pH climb to 7.8 and keep knocking it back to 7.2, aiming for a TA of 90, but re-assessing this figure as I go. After more reading here, I retested TA, wiping the bottle tip after each drop. TA is actually 120

At what rate will pH will climb by itself? I'm not sure I can provide much aeration, so I'll select my option on that basis, thanks. What TA should I be aiming for?

With the SLAM successful (OCLT passed) and FC having dropped below 10, I have just been able to obtain my first full set of results. With the TA, I understand that I will have to monitor the rate at which my PH rises, before deciding whether to aim for a lower TA. How fast is unacceptable? FC...

Please see my last post for the suspected cause; Air in pump when heating on? Water level is half way up the skimmer. I have lubed all o rings and run water over the pump lid and suction pipework without success. I also tried cling film and smoke to check for air getting sucked in. Shutting...

Related to the above, do I need to have the pump running 24/7 during the SLAM given that the water is clear? Once the chlorine is mixed in after a full turnover, does it need constant circulation to react with the organisms in the water? Just a newbie's brain ticking over...Possibly completely...

Hi, I'm running my pump 24/7 during my first SLAM and all is moving in the right direction. The problem is, I have a small suction leak and am spending ages bleeding the air, especially in the morning. I have slowed the leak by only using the main drain to the pump, so the skimmer valve is...

Taylor K2006C kit from poolvacparts cost £39.10 VAT and £4.76 Duty to import to UK. UPS charged £11.25 "Brokerage" whatever that is. Total import costs of £55.11.

Silicone lube arrived today, so I used it on the o rings on the pump lid and basket drain valve, the air valve on the filter, the union onto the front of the pump and unions to main and skimmer valves. The lube instantly worked to allow the leaking air valve to seal, but no immediate prime on...

I seem to remember them saying that, as it's a hydrotherapy pool, it needed a fast turnover in case of "accidents". Actually, it was whilst searching here, trying to work out my optimal pump runtime, that I realised my pump and filter weren't matched. Back to the maths! I'm also looking to...

This is a big relief, thank you both. The flow rate is on a metal plate on the motor housing. Next pay cycle I will definitely be subscribing. Even at this early stage of learning I've had my money's worth and then some!

Just checking everything now that I've found this site! My pump is a Hayward with a flow of 14.5 cu m/hour which I make out to be 64gpm. My Multicyclone 12 Plus max flow is 9.1 cu m/hour or 40gpm max. Given that I read here, that best flow for a cartridge filter is 75% max it looks like my...

No air in system for an hour before turning heater on. Nothing for first hour of it being switched on, but three hours later, a 2 inch bubble in pump cover. I guess the heat (91 f) has opened up a leak in the main drain? Time to peel the vinyl splashback off and lift the ply cabinet lid to get...

I bled the air out as before, but this time, with the skimmer line shut off, none has returned which is not such a problem, given the pool is in a cabin with only my son, myself and my wife ever using it. Better flow just on main drain anyway. I could slowly turn on the skimmer and check for...

Water not flowing over Weir despite good flow into pool, as above; - - - Updated - - - Water level ok?