Pretty new to pool care after a dismal experience last summer with a small pop-up hand-me-down that never worked quite right...this year invested in a 14'x42" metal frame Summer Escapes Pro-Series, on sale at Walmart. Have had it up for 2 weeks and loving it, but went out this morning and found that our floating clorinator container had somehow tipped and chlorine tables had dissolved on the bottom, leaving a large bleach stain. Stain is no big deal, but I am terrified that it has caused major damage and we'll have a hole in the bottom soon. Any reassurance or advice? Way too big to patch... Can't afford a new one (this one was already replaced when the box was stolen out of our garage!!), and it's only mid-June in Kansas -- we need a pool for July and August! Thanks for anyone who can advise.
Large bleach stain, worried about damage, help!!
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The pucks just bleached the color out of the liner. No need to worry about the structural integrity of the liner.
The pucks just bleached the color out of the liner. No need to worry about the structural integrity of the liner.
Wow, seriously? Thanks so much. I have been sick to my stomach all morning since seeing it. Sure hope you're right. Thank you!!
There's lots of people with freckled liners from tossing shock powder or CYA into the pool. You're not alone.
The problem is that your water will soon be so clear that the spots will be visible from a few hundred yards away.
The problem is that your water will soon be so clear that the spots will be visible from a few hundred yards away.
Thank you both. It's more than a speckle, though. Not sure how 2 one inch tabs could have caused such a big stain. I can live with the stain (but sure will try not to let it happen again), but just didn't want a hole or slow deterioration. Another question -- with this size of above ground, how often should I need to add more water, from evaporation and just kid splashes? It's looking a little low after 2 weeks. Usually keep it covered at night but off during the day to warm the water.
Depends on wind and temperature and relative humidity. I can lose an inch in two days if we get those strong hot Santa Ana winds here in SoCal. It seems to be wind more than heat that does it, if that helps you any.
Yes, that does help. Just wanted to know that it was natural, and we did have a couple of windy days this week. Thanks again for your help! Have a wonderful weekend!