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  1. andy2510

    Borax substitute - UK/EU

    Hi looking through the posts and Pool School I note that you recommend Borax to raise PH, and this is available in Laundry Bleach. I have used this in the past to raise the PH of my pool. However the EU has blocked Borax to be used in laundry products and you can no longer get laundry bleach...
  2. andy2510

    Chlorine consumption seems a little erratic! Is this normal?

    Hi everyone! Just looking for advice. Checked the pool earlier and noticed it was beginning to slime up slightly again! This shocked me somewhat, as I added the chlorine in on Sunday (I try and aim for FC 4 in my pool - using 20g of dichlorine as worked out by Pool Math). So I tested the water...
  3. andy2510

    Above ground pool - any advice for a newbie please?

    Hello I've recently purchased and set up an above-ground pool to replace a paddling pool which has an air leak in the chamber and was very difficult to keep clean.. It is made by Andes and is 8ft. It came with a cover and a filter (300g/h). I also purchased an Intex Solar Mat and set that up...