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Alum CyA Removal Method Step-By-Step

Post author:Contributor
Post published:November 24, 2020
Post category:Chemicals

This is probably a bit overdue, but we decided it would be easiest to bullet point the CyA removal method we are field testing. So, here is the Alum CyA…

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Here’s the hook: it’s not theory-first. It’s experience-first—a roster of seasoned pros (with 250+ years of combined “been there, fixed that” wisdom) turning complicated problems into practical moves you can use the same day. And it’s not one voice, one vibe, one corner of the industry: it’s a network of shows designed to reflect how diverse this work really is—different regions, different specialties, different personalities.

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For this special Mondays Down Under episode, Lee, Shane, and Nick are finally together in the same room after two exhausting days walking the floor at SPLASH! 2026.

The team shares the products, technology, conversations, and innovations that caught their attention, including smarter chlorinators, Bluetooth pressure monitoring, automatic backwashing, direct free-chlorine testing, advanced commercial sanitation systems, and robotic cleaners that are becoming increasingly independent.

They also speak with representatives from Waterco, Davey, Fluidra, Brauer Swim, Maytronics, and other industry leaders about equipment designed to reduce maintenance, conserve water, improve chemical control, and give pool professionals better information before they arrive on-site.

Beyond the equipment, the episode explores two important industry developments: a new guide addressing sanitization marketing claims and the draft revision of Australian Standard 3633, which has not been rewritten since 1989.

And yes, after two days of demonstrations, masterclasses, interviews, networking, and enough walking to make a Fitbit file a workers’ compensation claim, everyone’s feet are completely destroyed.

In This Episode

The sights, crowds, and atmosphere of SPLASH! 2026
Waterco’s MultiCyclone dual-cartridge filtration system
How centrifugal prefiltration can reduce cartridge cleaning
The Waterco OptiCell and direct free-chlorine measurement
Commercial salt-chlorination and AOP systems from Brauer Swim
Fluidra’s Solo, ECHO, Halo Pro, and Halo Pure chlorinators
Seasonal programming and centralized app control
Bluetooth pressure gauges that monitor filter condition
AI-assisted heat-pump technology
The Maytronics Dolphin EON robotic cleaner
Internal robotic-filter backwashing
Managing multiple cleaners through one technician-friendly app
Robotic cleaners that dock, recharge, and empty themselves
Automatic remote backwashing with the iWash system
A rollable, lockable insulated spa cover
The new sanitization marketing-claims guide
Why “freshwater,” “mineral,” and ionized-pool claims need clarity
The draft revision of Australian Standard 3633
Why Australian and New Zealand pool professionals should provide feedback
Lee’s chemistry, diagnostics, and customer-experience masterclasses
The WAVES event and helping more women find their voice in the industry
Why SPLASH belongs on every Australian pool professional’s calendar

If you attended SPLASH! 2026, tell us which product or presentation impressed you most. If you missed it, Lee, Shane, and Nick have done the walking, filming, questioning, and blister collection for you.

Send questions, topic suggestions, or requests for future industry guests to talkingpools@gmail.com.

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