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balance the ph, then aqua pro algecide, will be good as new.
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The Home Improvements Thread (2)
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balance the ph, then aqua pro algecide, will be good as new.
Tinuva
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Also get a pool cover for winter if you can.
No sun means that stuff doesn't grow and basically you end up with no cleaning needed when summer arrive.
Do have a pool cover.. I think that the lack of a pump to move and filter the water has now resulted in the algae flourishing..
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Interesting, during winter I do not run a pump at all. No such problem. There is some dust that settle but in summer it takes 1 day of running to get rid of.
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I have a K2.360 for about 5-6 years. Use it on the car and to clean paving. Works well.
Karcher is great
I have a Ryobi that works like a charm. My first Ryobi lasted at least 10 years before giving up. Replaced it with another Ryobi since all my hoses and bottles were still fine.
If I had to buy brand new I would look at Karcher first.
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chickenbeef
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Wow, the price went up quite a bit. I paid R1k back then.
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yeah prices have gone up for all appliances and stuff
Have the same one going on about 10 years now.
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Pvc glue and a smaller pipe?
110mm pipe. Don't know what next smaller that will give a snug fit
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So a dumb question.
I am bit immobilised at the moment but was hearing crazy things when the pool pump was running over the last few days. I went to wier and saw that the pool lost 3-5cm of water since the last time I looked at it. Ironically, I had to replace the weir cap as it was cracked .
I’ve looked at the solar heating , the pump and weir can can’t seem to see anything leaking. I can’t see if the it’s going to the backwash as the overflow goes straight into sewer (don’t ask - it’s the only way to do it considering elevation / gradient of property ).
Can’t see what’s happening in the pool as it is covered and I can’t remove it.
Could the pump selector (backwash / filter/circulate) have given up the ghost? I’ve been here for 5 years now, and have never changed it. Just wondering if I can solve it cheaply first before calling a professional.
I am bit immobilised at the moment but was hearing crazy things when the pool pump was running over the last few days. I went to wier and saw that the pool lost 3-5cm of water since the last time I looked at it. Ironically, I had to replace the weir cap as it was cracked .
I’ve looked at the solar heating , the pump and weir can can’t seem to see anything leaking. I can’t see if the it’s going to the backwash as the overflow goes straight into sewer (don’t ask - it’s the only way to do it considering elevation / gradient of property ).
Can’t see what’s happening in the pool as it is covered and I can’t remove it.
Could the pump selector (backwash / filter/circulate) have given up the ghost? I’ve been here for 5 years now, and have never changed it. Just wondering if I can solve it cheaply first before calling a professional.
Sounds great. Will try. Thank you.