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Thanks for you help, much appreciated, it is really annoying that I can`t get these test kits here.

Unfortunately these test kits are not available in Cyprus, I have discussed this on here before and people have tried to help with me obtaining one, but the courier costs are exorbitant. Also I have to take issue with comments that it is poor testing, if I use the pool math calc and put whatever...

Thanks for all the replies. - - - Updated - - - Thanks,I will start the slam tomorrow..

With those characteristics it has to be algae. I will post a photo tomorrow as someone has suggested. - - - Updated - - - Numbers already posted in the original post.My method of testing is in my sig.

Hi, my water is "dull" and I keep getting a yellow sand like substance on the walls and floor. My latest readings are, FC 6.5 CC 0.19 TA 57 PH 7.5 CYA 44 It has passed the OCLT test dropping by just 0.2 ppm When I vac the pool this "sand" is back again the next day, my water has been crystal...

Re: Pool guy & cya??? Thanks for your reply. I used to test the water 5 times a week, I kept detailed records on a spreadsheet and on the 2 days I did not go I asked them to put in a certain amount, this I worked out by calculating the FC loss over the days I tested. During the the summer...

Hi, Had to stop cleaning a pool for friends due to time restraints, used the TFPC method as I do with the other 2 pools I have. This pool constantly gave me problems but I think that was down to the fact I could not be there everyday. Anyway to cut a long story short the pool guy who has taken...

Thanks for the replies I am using the Pool Exact EZ photometer as stated in my sig. Unfortunately I cannot get the recommended test kits on here in Cyprus. According to the pool math calc it is quite accurate, whenever I put my readings in the calc then add the amounts suggested, the EZ readings...

Did what you suggested and pool is perfectly clear once again, thank you..

Thank you, put the pump on continuous and increased FC up to 15.

We have had a massive storm (first since April) this resulted in all the dust in the air being washed down. The pool was really filthy after the rain. I vacced it and for some reason the pool is now dull, it has been fine all summer. FC 7 CC 0.1 CYA 40 PH 7.7 TA 92 I have backwashed the...

Hi, thanks for the reply, I did do a deep clean before I refilled the pool, however when I started to use the filtration system again the rubbish I was vaccing was coming straight back into the pool, that is why I opted for a glass medium. The pool builders here quite often do not use the...

I now have crystal clear water, the pool has passed all 3 criteria for the slam process. The mustard algae has gone and the pool looks like the other 2 that I look after. Here are my latest readings, FC 7.1 CC 0 TA 84 PH 7.4 CYA 47

Hi, thanks for the reply. I came to this conclusion after I had completed a slam. The pool passed all 3 criteria for the slam, but when I started bringing the FC level down, this algae kept appearing. I did loads of research online and the description For MA was identical to the symptoms in the...

I have now concluded I have mustard algae, therefore I have raised the FC up to the figure quoted for slamming this type of algae. I have been in the pool today and had both the pool lights out, could not believe how much algae there was behind the shallow end light, both lights and niches are...

Hi, yes I have replaced the spent sand with crushed glass. My own pool filter was changed to glass last year and the water has never been clearer.

These are the photos of the green pool, I am still slamming as the water has a slightly dull/cloudy appearance to it. It is nearly 2 weeks since I started the slam, is this normal or should the slam be complete by now?

Thank you, much appreciated...

My friend is coming to Cyprus next month and I want them to bring the TF 100 test kit with them for me as I cannot purchase it in Cyprus. Where is the best place to purchase this kit?

Slamming now in progress, pool has changed colour from a really dark green to a cloudy blue in 24 hours, will continue to slam until it passes all 3 tests for an algae free pool, thank god for this site, it is absolutely brilliant....

Thanks for the replies, unfortunately I do not live at the property and Algae has already formed, fortunately a new pump was fitted yesterday (Friday) I am now in the process of slamming it...

Unfortunately the pump has now failed and a new one will not be available until next Tuesday, I will wait for the pump and once installed I will start the slamming process.

Pool has gone green due to a part on the filter breaking, have finally got the part and installed it and filter back in operation. Whilst filter was out of commission I left the pool on recirculation and kept a check on the chemical levels, now that I have put the filter back in service will the...

Thanks for the reply, the pressure is about 14 psi and is quite constant.

Thanks for the replies, unfortunately the pool that is giving me trouble is not mine, it is the bigger 1 of the 2 in my signature so I am not at the property all the time. I am caring for both pools in an identical manner and mine is absolutely brilliant. The only difference being that I changed...