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Hi all. I run a Hayward Navigator cleaner which is permanently connected to the vacuum plate. But the existing vacuum plate is a Kreepy Crawly Autoskim vacuum plate, and the hose is connected to a Kreepy Crawly Autoskim valve. The vacuum plate has like an 'air release valve' built in, which...

Thanks Maddie. I just did the overnight test and FC dropped 0.5. Is there a way to lower the chlorine level after the 24 hr shock period or do you let it naturally drop? Weather forecast here is cloudy for the next four days and raining so should I wait to do the shock before a sunny day? I...

Hi all. I have noticed what appears to be mustard algae clinging to the shaded wall (I let the chlorine level run low so it's my fault). It was yellow in colour and easily removed by brushing. The water is still clear. I'm following the SLAM procedure using liquid chlorine. 1. Is there any risk...

Thanks for the response Jezza. My CYA and FC levels are looking spot on now. Just had to ramp up the SWG. Should I look into adding borate? (vinyl pool & hot weather) I sealed all the gaskets and O-rings with DoustGrease from Bunnings which did the job and prevented the system draining, thanks...

Hello all Owning a pool is a new experience for me, but I've been bumbling through this site and learning a lot. For the last 5 weeks I've been attempting to achieve the levels on the TFP calculator. I tested once a week, and it took a fair amount of CYA to bring the level up. I have a few...