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    Pool test kit...what to buy?

    Thanks everyone for the help. Another question. My TA is low (pool shop said this and I confirmed with my own test). I get around 80 on the test and the booklet says it should be 120-140 for a fibre glass pool. Should I be concerned by the low TA? Is it likely to self correct? I was going to...
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    Pool test kit...what to buy?

    I ran out of test tablets for chlorine levels. It was high, then went to the pool shop in another town to get some more (my online order never arrived)…..thought I would get my water tested. They said my pool had virtually no chlorine in it and would turn green in the next few days. Asked me...
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    Pool test kit...what to buy?

    It would seem that it is fairly difficult to source these kits in Australia. One of the Taylor kits on ebay for $450. That seems crazy compared to the US stores.
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    Pool test kit...what to buy?

    Thanks! I'll look into those for a start!
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    Pool test kit...what to buy?

    Hi everyone, My pool is in its first year and getting a workout in this heat wave! I have been wary of the pool store tests, but have only had a very basic kit (pH, chlorine, TA). I'd like to be able to do all of the necessary testing myself. What do people recommend? Chlorine is remaining...
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    Can't get the lid off my viron cartridge filter :(

    Thank you all. Rookie mistake, turns out that I didn't undo the ring far enough! Flow problem was due to insufficient water level. Learning fast! :hammer:
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    Can't get the lid off my viron cartridge filter :(

    Thanks. Will give it a try.
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    Can't get the lid off my viron cartridge filter :(

    Hi. Am new to the pool care game, but have been reading up in here for advice. I am trying to clean my Viron CL series cartridge filter, have bled the lid valve and loosened the lock ring, but cannot get the lid off. Not sure what to do. In the meantime I have to leave everything off. The...