Tag Archives: pH

pH and CH test problems

There are reports of an issue with the pH and CH test dyes. I am investigating what has happened with the supplier. We don’t manufacture these dyes due to their complexity. If you are having problems with your pH or Calcium Hardness tests, please email us [email protected] and we will get back to you as […]

How to test for pH levels

pH is one of the critical elements that your pool maintenance program needs to get right. Too far towards either the acidic or basic ends of the pH spectrum could cause both swimmer discomfort and damage to the pool. The instructions on the sides of our kits are simplified reminders of the procedure for advanced users (see […]

Testing pH comparators

We’ve been quiet, but busy. We’ve taken delivery of several designs for our new pH comparators, and we are rigorously putting them through their paces. An example of one potential design is featured in the image above – you’ll notice 0.2 unit increments and bigger comparison squares. They’re not ready for sale yet, but they […]

Wow – thank you!

I have been really overwhelmed by the support we have received for this little venture, even though we are still working madly behind the scenes to get everything up and running. We really just wanted to say thank you to our customers for your business, and taking a punt on a new venture. We’re working hard to […]

Test Kit Reagent Compatibility Chart

Some people have asked us whether our reagents are compatible with other commonly available Australian FAS-DPD pool test kits. Where we know this information, we have provided it below. “Full” means that these chemicals are essentially identical. “Compatible” means that as long as the reagents are used in our bottles, then our reagents are 100% compatible, […]

Why is my pool cloudy, and how can I fix it?

“Why is my pool cloudy?” is probably one of the the most common questions I hear from pool owners – for a very good reason! Unlike green water, which has exactly two causes (algae and green additives), a cloudy pool has a number of causes, and it’s not always straight forward to determine which one […]