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    Shock turned pool surface black

    Went back to service the pool today and the stains had disappeared. I’ve ordered some copper test strips so will see if that was the issue. Freaked me out that’s for sure!
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    Shock turned pool surface black

    Shocked the pool today with Zappit and liner went black almost immediately. Has anyone got advice on treating this? From what I’m reading there’s copper in the pool and it’s oxidized when I’ve added the shock. Any help appreciated!
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    Replacing pool light niche

    well not the way it should be done but achieved without digging a trench from behind. The old niche was easier than expected to remove. Drained the pool first which wasn’t too much as the leak had done that job for me then chiseled off the old poor epoxy joint. Removed 6 screws then had to pryit...
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    Replacing pool light niche

    Hitting this job Sat morning one of those get stuck in and see how it pans out jobs. Thinking that I’m going to need to stitch drill round the old niche conduit entry to release it and adapt the conduit fitting to the new niche outlet somehow! Will let you know. Appreciate the input.
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    Replacing pool light niche

    Thanks for the welcome guys!! Pic of the exact replacement niche and light fitting below. Haven’t taken a picture of the pool but I can tell you that it has been drained already to just above the light fitting so really needs a bit more water out before I can work on the niche. Repair to the...
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    Replacing pool light niche

    Hi there Does anybody have any experience in replacing a metal niche for a pool light. This ones in an in ground fiber glass pool. The existing one has been repaired 3 times and now needs swapping out as leaking yet again. Any views on this would be much appreciated Thanks