White crystals formation

[Nayabsaiyed]

Hi all,
I am noticing white crystal like stuff popping up in the pool. They are very hard and hard to remove with hands. Does anyone know what this might be and how to remove them?

 

[Richard320]

It looks like efflorescence. There are probably hairline cracks in your plaster right where those crystals are, and the water gets behind it and starts reacting with the shell material.

 

[Nayabsaiyed]

They are actually everywhere. More than i could count. Even on the floor of the pool.

 

[borjis]

What's your calcium test reading?

 

[Nayabsaiyed]

I just took the readings.

Fc 5.58
Ph 7.6
Ch 208
Cya 50


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[Nayabsaiyed]

Can someone please suggest? It is increasing and are even seen on more spots. I went to Leslie's pool and they think it is calcium deposits.

I also tried to reduce PH with acid but have not been successful. Here are the latest readings.

Fc 4.37
Ph 7.8
Alk 111
Ch 252
Cya 48

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Here is the pic.

 

[Texas Splash]

A couple questions to help us reply to your last couple test results:
- What test kit was used to get those results?
- Do you have a SWG (salt water generator)?

It would also be helpful if you listed all of your pool details into your signature. You can do this by going to the top of the TFP web page (just under the Pool School button) and select "SETTINGS". On the next page look to the left for a menu bar that says, “MY SETTINGS” and go to "EDIT SIGNATURE" to enter your pool and equipment info there. It will help us later. This link may also help you: Pool School - Read This BEFORE You Post.

 

[Nayabsaiyed]

A couple questions to help us reply to your last couple test results:
- What test kit was used to get those results?
- Do you have a SWG (salt water generator)?

It would also be helpful if you listed all of your pool details into your signature. You can do this by going to the top of the TFP web page (just under the Pool School button) and select "SETTINGS". On the next page look to the left for a menu bar that says, “MY SETTINGS” and go to "EDIT SIGNATURE" to enter your pool and equipment info there. It will help us later. This link may also help you: Pool School - Read This BEFORE You Post.

Thanks, Just updated my signature.

I use ColorQ digital.

I do have SWG system but Cell is not working. I use bleach for chlorine.

 

[pooldv]

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