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    Joining pvc to metal pipe

    It was pvc. It’s labelled class 12 solar. Thank you to everyone who gave advice.
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    Joining pvc to metal pipe

    Thanks. That makes my life easier if it is just black pvc lol
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    Joining pvc to metal pipe

    Good idea. It’s not magnetic.
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    Joining pvc to metal pipe

    This is the other end that has an elbow coupling and it looks very similar to pvc but a different colour.
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    Joining pvc to metal pipe

    When I hit it with a shovel it felt harder than pvc but I’m not sure if it plastic or metal.
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    Joining pvc to metal pipe

    I found a leak under my skimmer and it looks like the pvc elbow is attached to metal pipe. I didn’t think this was possible. Can anyone suggest what has been done here please?
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    Black Algae and Skin Infections

    I work in a lab which identifies algae and cyanobacteria under the microscope. You don't need to culture the cyanobacteria. If it is visible to the naked eye there will be enough cells to see and identify under the microscope. Cyanobacteria are usually around 2-10microns in size which make them...
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    Solar pump not working properly

    I just bought this off eBay. It has the correct thread size so should work ok.
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    Solar pump not working properly

    The absorbers are on the roof. I think this is the vacuum relief valve. When I unscrewed it I heard air being released so it must be faulty. Can’t find a replacement one that looks the same.