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    White clumps at the bottom of the pool

    We are currently going through the most intense heat wave South Australia has ever experienced. At the moment, the temperature outside is 44.4 degrees Celsius ( 111.92 degrees Fahrenheit). Because of the high bather load and intense sunlight,I've been running the SWG pump and chlorinator at...
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    Astral viron chlorinators

    I was wondering if anybody has any experience with these babies. I have an Astral Viron VpH V25 chlorinator. It has a chlorine setting from zero to eight. During this hot Aussie summer, I have been running it on 8. But on hot days, it sets itself back DOWN to 7 with a message that says "TOO...
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    Topping up a SWG pool

    Does anybody have any tips on topping up a SWG pool for water lost due to evaporation? Mine loses a truckload of water every week! Is there a proper way to do it or do you just shove the hose in the pool and turn it on? Do you need to run the chlorinator and pump for any period after adding...
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    Safety of pool water after a storm

    One of the absolutely non-negotiable things around having a pool as far as I'm concerned is the safety and health of my kids. I'm sure we're all the same when it comes to that. And so, I'm constantly on the lookout for things that may put their health at risk, particularly as I'm still learning...
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    SWG pool questions (new pool owner)

    Hello folks. New owner, new poster. Great site! Just started using my new SWG pool, 60,000 litres. Concrete tiled pool. I have a few questions that my pool shop people couldn't really help me with so I found this board. I think the first thing any new owner of a pool would tell you is that...