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   12/05/2008, 16:33
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I have just aquired a house with an existing pool( non salt),both sadly neglected, the pool is green and the PH off the scale.Can anyone give me an order in which I should try to rectify matters or would it be best to drain it and start again !.I seem to remember from elsewhere that the first thing to do is stabilise the PH..
Any comments reieived with thanks. Don

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   12/05/2008, 16:37
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This might help http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1177186/ShowPost.aspx

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   12/05/2008, 16:53
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Thanks Cathy

The filtration system icludes a pump(Polaris) for a robot but the previous owner took the pool unit with him,is there any reason why I shoud not mate up a new robot with the pump.

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   12/05/2008, 18:39
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Don

There are great many issue for you to visit now that you are a pool owner.

Not withstanding that you have half a pool cleaning system.

As we advise in the previous post which Cathy has highlighted, the fact that you do not have the equipment you need is a blow but not insurmountable. You should consider a good pool tester first and formost as its the secret to keeping a good pool as if you do not know whats going on with the water chemistry, then you'll never get it right or keep it that way. (I recommend the Scuba +)

The Total Alkalinity is the first stage to fix, followed by pH, stabilser and chorine levels.  And then filter, filter and filter some more. If you've got a sand filter then changer it to Zeolite(ZEL EAU) and look at your sanitisation regime and continue with either manual dosing or consider automatic with Chlorine Direct injection. If you do not know what these terms mean then see the glossary on my web site. http://www.poolguy.fr/glossary.html

Its sad that the previous owner took the robot, I would have thought that it was part of the inventory, its important to name these things before you pay the final amounts so that they stay. Nevertheless if you want me to look out for a second hand one then let me know. They do come up from time to time as some owners find that they do not suit them so well after developing a leak. Or you could consider a new electric model.

At any rate let me know if I can help you.

 

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   14/05/2008, 19:09
don is not online. Last active: 12/05/2008 15:41:47 don

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Thanks for a very detailed reply Andrew.

Re missing half of the cleaning robot I have taken steps to recover the missing part and expect to have it shortly.I note your comments about testers and Zeolite and will put them into effect,
Regards and thanks   Don.

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