If the stains faded with chlorine then they are organic and not metal. IF you run your chlorine on the high side you will eventually bleach them out.chris4150 said:
First test with TF-100
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I have an in-line chlorinator, so to increase my chlorine do I continue with bleach or purchase liquid chlorine or run the in-line chlorinator wide open full of trichlor tabs? Also, is it added in moderation or one full load? Any equipement issues I should be concerned about? Sorry for all of the questions.
Using the trichlor will be counterproductive since it will ad CYA along with the chlorine.
I second that...I wouldn't use your trichlor tabs/inline chlorinator at all right now till you get this figured out and you have a good understanding of the water chemistry and what things like trichlor do to your water. 
Just go pick up some bleach or liquid chlorine, whereever you can find the best price. Check your local pool store's liquid chlorine, sometimes they have a good deal. If you can get a gallon of 10-12.5% for less than $3.00 it's a very good price.
Just go pick up some bleach or liquid chlorine, whereever you can find the best price. Check your local pool store's liquid chlorine, sometimes they have a good deal. If you can get a gallon of 10-12.5% for less than $3.00 it's a very good price.
By running the chlorine on the high side am I in a sence running a continuous shock. Any adverse effects I should be concerned with?
where can I get calcium chloride in order to raise my CH. Does it have to be from the pool store or can it be found else where.
FC levels up to shock level are fine, they won't cause any problems.
Calcium chloride is sold as a deicer in some areas. One common brand name is DOWFLAKE. And, of course, pool stores and big box stores with pool departments will carry calcium increaser of one kind or another.
Calcium chloride is sold as a deicer in some areas. One common brand name is DOWFLAKE. And, of course, pool stores and big box stores with pool departments will carry calcium increaser of one kind or another.