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    Large black algae outbreak help

    OK I need some serious help for a serious black algae problem. My parents purchased a house with a pool several months ago. The pool was pea soup green when they moved in. Thanks to TFP and a FAS test kit I have managed to get the water crystal clear and all parameters back in range. The problem...
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    First Test with New Kit just a few questions

    OK so I finally got my Taylor Test Kit (No TF100 as in Australia). My results Tayor Kit................SWG manual suggests FC: 5ppm................1.5-2ppm CC: 0ppm................0ppm TC: 5ppm pH: 7.6....................7.2-7.4 TA:110ppm..............90-150ppm CH:275ppm..............300-350ppm...
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    Bulk Pool Chemicals In Australia

    This post is to any of the Australia members. I am in Brisbane and just wanting to find out where people recommend to get bulk pool chemicals. I have been getting them mostly from Bunnings but they only sell them in 1kg or 2kg lots for things like stabiliser and calcium. With a 60000L pool I...
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    DIY gravity fed acid auto feeder is it possible

    Have been reading through the numerous posts here on DIY auto dosers and just wanted to see if anyone has had any success in a gravity feed acid doser. I have a SWG so chlorine is mostly taken care of with the odd shock or so forth but my pH does creep up so I have to keep that is check with...
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    Pump losing prime when turned off and air sucking sound

    I have a sand filter like the one I have attached a picture of. Over the last few weeks the pump has not been sucking as strong as it used to and the pump basket has had a lot of air in it. I have not seen any water leaks but the water drains out of all the pipes and salt water generator when...
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    Pump cover designs/ options

    I am wanting to build and or purchase a cover for my new pump and sand filter mostly to keep the sun and some of the rain off. Was thinking of a 2 sided leanto style. Back would be sheltered by the back fence and would keep the front open for ventilation. Does anyone have any simple DIY...
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    How many tests in a K-2006 kit

    This might sound odd but I have not been able to find anywhere how many tests approx you will get from the standard taylor K-2006 kit. Would one of the taylor kit users be able to tell me. The reason I ask is I am in Australia and have to order the kit from the US. If I test at least once a week...
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    Off line or downloadable pool calculator

    Firstly I think the pool calculator is great but I do not have an iphone and would love to be able to use this offline. I live in Australia and my swg has some specific levels that that recommend. I have set the online pool calculator to reflect this but sometimes it does not remember them. I...
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