Recent content by notsofast

Unfortunately the filter takes 350kg of sand so I would a wee bit annoyed if I put it all back in only to find out that problem still persists and I have to take all the sand out again!!

Hi all I have been getting about a handful of sand in my pool every few days so I have assumed it was a problem with a lateral leaking. Whilst emptying the sand out of the filter I have found a length of flexible piping which I assume to be some sort of air bleed attached at the lateral...

Thanks for the replies. In the end I made up some metal hooks and it pulled off after a bit of a struggle! Now the fun part comes as I try and remove the 350 kgs of sand from it in a confined space!

Hi all, Sand has started entering my pool so I assume the that there is a problem with my filter so I need to empty the sand to see if it is repairable. The filter is an Astralpool 800mm diameter filter with a side-mounted multiport valve. I have removed the top cover which exposes the diffuser...

Hi guys This is the first time I have opened my pool although I am a convert to TFP techniques and used them successfully last year. I have opened the pool this year and am doing a SLAM now. My question is I have been slamming for 24 hours now and the pool is clearing slowly but the mosquito...

Hi Joe I used a company in the USA who shipped direct to me in France. I got a K2006 and it is great. However, having just carried out a long SLAM I have had to order some more reagent which I wish I has ordered at the same time. Like you it works out expensive with the kit costing $64 and the...

Hi there After backwashing my filter and due to evaporation etc I will soon have to top up my pool. The problem is I do not have access to 'clean' water but only to water from a stream. The stream water is clear but will no doubt have algae etc in it. Having just Slammed the pool last week...

Hi All, This is my first post. Just about to receive my test kit and about to start my first SLAM. I have an old bubble type cover. Is it a good idea to cover the pool using the old cover whilst carrying out the SLAM to keep the sun out and give the chlorine the maximum chance to get to work on...