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Hi Kim, It's a hot and sunny 35degrees Celsius in ZA. It does peel of when I take my finger nails to it. The pool cleaner also picked up some slivers of what appears to be paint that is pealing. So the dark spots on the floor has a very rough texture. Almost like sandpaper. This must be...

Hi, Elated that the pool is restored thanks to the advice I received and on my way to trouble free pool. I Saw the floor of the pool for first time after getting the water clear and I notice a few places where it looks like part of the finish have "chipped" of. I was told the pool is...

It's a marbelite/plaster pool. I'm not sure if the surface of the plaster was painted over, but it's coming off in places. Will try to take a few close-ups. It's a separate discussion which I want to create on a new thread. Do I do it under the Repairs section ?

Just completed a second vacuum to get the last floculant out. Have returned pump to normal filtration with the pool cleaner and skimmer now running. Now I can start to work towards TFPC. I agree with you Pat on maintaining a higher FC if the CYA is still high. The final pictures are now on...

Thanks Pat and other contributors. I learnt a few things from you which I hope to pass onto other friends and family. My pool is finally in the process of recovery from the looks of it. The floculant settled out to the bottom of the pool and I vacuumed it out in 30 minutes this afternoon...

Contacted Rebecca and unfortunately TFT can't be shipped to South Africa. Amazon orders also does not ship to Johannesburg South Africa. So after receiving my results form the local water lab, I asked them how I can obtain a CYA test kit and they said they are struggling to get it from...

Hi everyone, So... I don't know if I should feel angry or embarrassed or stupid or relieved. Had the water tested by professional pool service that opened again after the festive season and guess what I found out? The CYA is in excess of 100ppm. I guess it will be part of my story with the...

Thank you. Tested the FC this morning and it's at 0.5. So adding back 25l. We had two big thunder storms the past two nights. Is their more information on if and why this could affect the FC. Not ideal during SLAM I guess

So: In the middle of hyper chlorination. Started 24hrs ago with 25l at 8h30pm Followed up with 15l this morning at 11:30am. Then again 6liters at 16:30 this afternoon. Ph now at 7.4 Noted that no chlorine at 11:30 this morning. Then at 16:30 their was high free chlorine which tells me...

Got the chlorine today. So I'm ready to SLAM. I've adjusted the PH to 7.2 and retested now just after sunset to make sure. TA 60 PH 7.2 CYA 30 (Approx based on pool math calculator and replacing 33% water) I'll pour in 25liters 3% m/v now and retest in the morning and let the pump run 24/7...

Hi Kim, Thanks for the suggestion to start buying. The local bleach brand says on the packaging 3.5% m/v - Sodium Hypoclorite and Aqua. Does this mean 3.5% weight percentage referring to the Poolmath calculator. I don't want to make a mistake here. When I punch in the numbers the calculator...

Update: Ph 7.8 TC 0 Alkalinity 70 Can't test any other numbers like CYA. Pool shop closed until new year. 1) Replaced 30% of the water with tap water. No more borehole water until I know what's in it ;) 2) Deep cleaned sand filter 3) Sucked out algae on the bottom while draining the pool...

Thanks a million! Will rade the grocery store on the weekend. :rolleyes:. Got about 3'' of water out so far. Will post back once the refill starts with new water.

@Pat, Thanks, I'm going to start the water exchange now and keep to the recommendation of not going too low. Read the articles and risks with groundwater and exposure to air. Posted a question on the availability of test kits in my area. Unfortunately, I'll need to make due with what I...

Hi, Knowing about the importance of testing my own water, the research done so far on getting TFTTestKits or Taylor Service Complete Pool Water Test Kit K-2006C does not ship to South Africa. I'm left with one or two local brands of water test kits including the HTH 4-in-1 Test Kit that can...

Hi Texas Splash (Like the handle), I've attached a photo or two to show the water condition as well as the filter sand. That is a lot to take in so I'm breaking it down: I do have a home test kit but it only goes up to 3ppm on Total Chlorine. Getting hold of a test kit that can be...

Thank you Text Splash for the warm welcome, Thanks for the tip on algaecide use. The pool shop tested my water today for iron and copper. None found in my water. Just posted a few questions over on Algae prevention section for help to get the algae under control after struggling and not...

Hi Everyone, I'm a first-time pool owner but grew up helping my dad with pool maintenance and house sitting neighboring swimming pools in vacation time. It did not prepare me for my current challenge. I took ownership about 6weeks ago of a pool after moving into new house and I'm desperate for...

Hi Everyone, I'm just starting out in understanding how to look after my pool and I must say, this community of supporters are awesome! Recently moved into a new house and it came with a pool, but with problems. The pool is very green and cloudy. Chlorine shock and algaecide treatments have...