Went and had water tested. All values came out great except chlorine so they said add shock. I did and the next day my pool was green. Please help
Added shock now pool is green
- Thread starter Sandrahannah
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Clear green? Or cloudy green? Clear green could be metal, Pool School - Metals in the Water and Metal Stains
Tell us about your pool, Pool School - Read This Before You Post
Clear green? Or cloudy green? Clear green could be metal, Pool School - Metals in the Water and Metal Stains
Tell us about your pool, Pool School - Read This Before You Post
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,759
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP. 
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,759
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Sandra, I suspect you have two challenges at this point ... the first is that you are relying on the pool store testing. While that may be convenient and seem to be the best thing to do, I can assure you that it's not. The proper test kit (i.e. TF-100 or Taylor K-2006) is the foundation of your pool care. Why these kits? We've learned through personal experience that you cannot reply on pool store testing, test strips, or simple over-the-counter kits. They simply do not read Free Chlorine (FC) or Cyanuric Acid (CYA) levels accurately or to the high levels we need. If you do not have a TF-100 or Taylor K2006 test kit, it should be your #1 priority.
As for the green, even though the pool store didn't show metals, their testing is not foolproof. When chlorine turns water a clear, emerald green, it's strong indication of metal (iron or copper) either form local sources (i.e. well water) or the use of algaecides that contain copper. Happens all the time.
The starting point in all of this would be to see a full set of test results from one of those recommended test kits. Then we could rule-out algae and give you good directions for metal management if that what it is.
As for the green, even though the pool store didn't show metals, their testing is not foolproof. When chlorine turns water a clear, emerald green, it's strong indication of metal (iron or copper) either form local sources (i.e. well water) or the use of algaecides that contain copper. Happens all the time.
The starting point in all of this would be to see a full set of test results from one of those recommended test kits. Then we could rule-out algae and give you good directions for metal management if that what it is.
Once you update your signature with your pool info it will also help us to help you diagnose the problem, Pool School - Read This Before You Post
