Recent content by mikethaisun

Hello I have been trying to get an accurate Ph reading. I can get Chlorine readings OK but the colour of the water in the Ph section is always the same colour as the Chlorine sample. I have been adding the maximum amount of Soda Ash to get the correct amount in the pool but still get a yellow...

Hello I try to keep my Ph level at 7.5 but just lately when testing the solution in the Ph section of the test tube turns yellow instead of red. The water is clear, no hint of Algae, it looks fine but taste a little funny. The Chlorine level is good. I have added soda ash to the prescribed level...

hello The pump casing does not get as hot as the water pipe but is warm to touch, it is not making any unusual noises and the basket does not stay full of water. It is better now that I have at last got the Algae problem solved probably due to the pump not having to push as much Crud through...

Hello Should water being pumped into the sand filter from the pump get warm/hot the longer the pump is running? I have noticed after about 10 to 15 minutes of the pump running, the pipe running from the pump to the filter is getting hotter to touch, the pipe on the entry side also gets warm. I...

Hello Mr Bones Thanks for your advice. I have just completed today's test with the following results:- FC=1.0, CC=1.5, TC=2.5 (Target 5) pH = 7.5 (Target 7.5) T/A = 70 (Target 80) CH = 225 (Target 300) CYA =20 (Target 40) Based on my pool holding 70000 litres, the Pool Calculator suggest that I...

Hello All I have at last received my Borax. It manufactured in Turkey and has a trade name? on the bag of ETiDEKAHIDRAT, 99.9% Borax Decahydrate and its granular. Is this the right sort of stuff and if so how do I put in the pool. I think I have read somewhere that it has to be mixed with MA. I...

Hello Folks We are returning to the UK for 3 months from the high heat of a Thai hot season. Last time we did this trip we returned to a large Algae problem that took a long time to fix. Does anyone have some tips on how to maintain the water quality while we are way. I cover the pool with a...

Hello Everyone After 3 years of trying to find a local supplier of Borax I have succeeded! but he tells me it is dangerous to use unless you know what you are doing. Is it dangerous, is there any special method in adding it to the pool water? I am being charged approximately $56 for 25kg is that...

Hello Thanks to everyone who has offered support and advice on this subject, I really appreciated it. Living where I do there is no one close with a pool who I could drop in and talk to so this forum has been of immense help to me. I am glad to report that the problem has been solved, I have a...

Hi Stevodevo Thanks for your support, its appreciated. Please let me know how you get on and what costs were involved. Regards Mike

Hello This is aimed at a Duraleigh contact. I need R=0870 and R-0871 pretty quickly, I have a cousin who lives in Tampa, could you post it to him and he will send it on? If so please let me know costs etc and if you accept cc's or Paypal for payment. Please vadvise regards Mike

Thanks Bufurd I would have thought that were would be enough swimming pools in Thailand for someone to operate private sales here. I have contacted watwerworkswarehouse and am awaiting there reply!!??? I will let you know how this link turns out Regards Mike

Hello and thanks I have now been testing, hoovering and backwashing for two weeks and the problem is still the same. After hoovering and backwashing the material deposited on the bottom of the pool becomes active again being dispersed back in to the water by the action of hoovering, it is so...

Hello everyone Thanks for the advice given its appreciated Here is an update of my attempts to get some help from the companies based in the USA. Duraleigh were very kind in responding quickly but could not send supplies to Thailand, the=y advised me to contact Taylor Technologies direct...

Thanks Dave So if you cannot supply a refill kit, who can?? Regards Mike