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    SWG Recommedations

    Are there any good commercial SWG systems around? An input would be much appreciated.
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    Quick Question on Chlorinators

    Can anyone tell me why i cant put cal hypo briquettes/tabs into a chlorinator that is meant for TCCA? I seem to find that Cal Hypo feeders sell for more. Is this to do with scaling or are there other issues involved?
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    Ammonia Treatment Options

    It looks like my friend has a pool with an ammonia problem, would it be possible to actually use monopersulfate as possible means of a cure? Test Results are as follows: Ammonia 3ppm FCl 0ppm CC 0.5ppm pH 7.5 TA 60 ppm CYA 0ppm
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    PAC can this be used in Pools?

    Iv just been told of a floc which works better than Alumn known as PAC. Got to see the contents looked something like curry powder and brown slurry when mixed with water.... is this safe to use in pools and how does it compare to aluminum sulfate, i am being told its a better product. Can anyone...
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    Cloudy Water

    Test Results: FCL: 7.5 CC: 0.5 CYA:25 pH: 7.3 TA:30 CAL:110 Over night test was done, no indcation of a drop in Cl residual, however im getting water that seems hazy/thick. Tried shocking with MPS hasnt worked, is there anything else that may cause this haze?
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    Pool Resin

    My friend from France has been talking about a see through resin which is used to coat the surface of tiling. Coating is used to protect the tiling and extends the years between fixes. Would any of you know anything about what he is talking about? Is there a product/chemical name for that kind...
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    Air bubbles/ Air Leak a problems for Pools?

    If i have air running through my pool filter and system, does it reduce filter efficieny and further to that does it cause any other sort of problems? Are there any literature i can fall back on as reference?
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    Pool Problem

    Hi Guys, A friend of mine has asked me for an opinion would you be able to indicate to me a possibility likely causes: We emptied out indoor pool for cleaning in August, and re-opened at the beginning of September. From October onwards we have found that the water quality has deteriorated...
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    PolyQuat vs Benzyl Chloride

    Whats the difference between Benzyl ammonium chloride 1227 and a polyquat 60? Mode of kill? Are both chemicals suitable for pool use? and if so which of the mentioned should i really be using? Is this a Polyquat? Poly[oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene(dimethylimino)ethylene dichloride]
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    Green Water Discolouration

    My pool water turned cyrstal green colour a couple of days back after increasing my TA & pH, water samples were drawn from pool and back wash and was tested for both iron and copper. (1)Pool water showed no signs of copper OR iron. (2)Backwash water showed a slight level of iron. I then...
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    TF Testkit Questions

    1. After adding powder and titrating the sample to colourless with my TF testkit the sample somehow turns back to pink after 1 - 2 minutes is this normal? and why? 2. I borrowed a photometer from my neighbour reading came out to be Cl 2.5 ppm and for the test done with my TF testkit my reading...
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    Tiling came Off

    Well my tiling came off the pool, so i was wondering are there any suggestions what product i can use to position my tiling back in place without having to drain my pool to do the works?
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    E-Clear System

    So im fed up with using my TCCA tablets and apparently iv been sold on the idea of using an E-Clear System which uses Oxygen radicals and metal ions to disinfect & oxidize. From my understand ozone can only be used as a secondary disinfectant much like ionizers so my question is whether i can...
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    Cal Hypo

    Hi guys do anyof you here have experience dosing cal hypo tabs via a feeder, iv seen comments that the feeder needs cleaning from time to time if not sludge forms, is this true? Can i use a normal Rainbow chlorinator to feed?
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    CYA Problem URGENT

    Hi guys some questions id like to ask, test results below: - Can high CYA like 70 ppm cloud pool water? - Do you think i should shock with MPS? - Should i also add algecide to pool whilst shocking with MPS? How much MPS should i use? - Any other recommendations for treatment? THanks a 1000...
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    Chlorine Odour Neutralization

    Hi Guys, Wanted to ask you experts if there are anyway i can neutralize chlorine odour in my plant room? Extended use of TCCA has caused smell to seep from plant room to my garage.? Does sodium thiosulphate work if i mist it? What about ammonia hydrozide or activeated charcoal liquid?
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    Red Staining Problem

    Has anyone encountered a red staining problem with their pool? Theres specs of red dots around return and jets... ill try and get some photos posted. What test results would you need to analyze situation.?
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    Spa: Foaming Problem

    Im looking to use Chitosan as a control to the foaming problem, i was wondering if anyone has used these sort of products before? OR is there any other chemical recommened for oil & grease removal? If anyone does have experience w/ Chitosan can you provide some directions of use? Last but not...