My water is blue!
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I don't understand why you're slamming when what I thought you were trying to do was treat metals at this point. Slamming only continues to oxidize metals.
FC must be low, eg 1-3 ppm for metal sequestrant to work, and you should not slam for up to a week after. Bring chlorine back up slowly and keep your ph lower.
But at 5,000 gallons together with the unintended consequences of the AA treatment, at this point you might be better to consider draining.
FC must be low, eg 1-3 ppm for metal sequestrant to work, and you should not slam for up to a week after. Bring chlorine back up slowly and keep your ph lower.
But at 5,000 gallons together with the unintended consequences of the AA treatment, at this point you might be better to consider draining.
To tell you the truth. I've all but given up on this pool. If it was up to me I would just cover it and use it for a dance floor. Should have drained it when I first got the BLUE water. Then I wouldn't have the metal to deal with. Now all I want is to get the water clear again. I don't care if it's BLUE water and white pool or clear water and tan pool. I just want to be able to see bottom. I mean it's only 5' deep!!
I know I need a better testing method. I just don't have it and I doubt I'm going to get it anytime soon.
The crazy thing is, this is all for her. I'm over 400lbs and will never be seen in a bathing suit. Ever.
I know I need a better testing method. I just don't have it and I doubt I'm going to get it anytime soon.
The crazy thing is, this is all for her. I'm over 400lbs and will never be seen in a bathing suit. Ever.
I think someday I'm going to have to write a nice blog post for the spouses of new TFPers explaining the rationale, cost savings, importance of having the right tools, the right amount of patience and support...AND note that SHARED pool maintenance can be a great intimacy builder 
Sorry, you're getting frustrated, but without reliable test results, the good folks here really can't help much. They'd just be shooting in the dark. You might as well let the pool store sell you random chemicals to dump into your pool.
The TFP method works, but you must follow it precisely. And to do that, you must have precise readings. If you can't do that right now, then perhaps you should close it up and save whatever money you're spending on it now towards a good test kit. It'll save you money in the long run.
The TFP method works, but you must follow it precisely. And to do that, you must have precise readings. If you can't do that right now, then perhaps you should close it up and save whatever money you're spending on it now towards a good test kit. It'll save you money in the long run.
I was able to get a DPD drop test. I used my allowance. The FC is off the chart. Diluted 4 to 1 and it's still off the chart.
I'd suggest you post a full set of test results now, don't add anything else to your pool, and let the experts here guide you from there.
FC:
CC:
PH:
CYA:
TA:
FC:
CC:
PH:
CYA:
TA:
Just placed a order for K-2006 from Amazon. Had money there from Christmas, that I had forgotten about. The kit was less than $50. Now I just have to wait a week or so.
Woo Hoo!!!
Woo Hoo!!!
You're on your way now! Post your readings once it gets there, and these folks will get you fixed right up. They can't help it -- it's an obsession. ?
Not a full set yet. Did CYA this morning. Came in at 150 following the logarithmic progression. So guess what I'm doing? Wife and granddaughter are not going to be happy. Will take most of the afternoon to refill 2500 gals.
I started the siphon the old fashioned way. Now I know why the water is so blue. The metal taste was so strong that it hurt my teeth. It's now 2 hours later and I can still taste it. Blech!!
Well the drain and fill should help that too.
I started the siphon the old fashioned way. Now I know why the water is so blue. The metal taste was so strong that it hurt my teeth. It's now 2 hours later and I can still taste it. Blech!!
Well the drain and fill should help that too.
At least you know!
Good luck draining the pool. Go rinse your mouth out with mouthwash and see if that helps.
Kim
Good luck draining the pool. Go rinse your mouth out with mouthwash and see if that helps.
Kim
It didn't take as long to fill as I thought.
So numbers from k2006
FC 12
CC 0
TC 12
pH not valid 7.8
TA 120
CH 350
CYA 70
Guess we're good to go.
Cannonball!
So numbers from k2006
FC 12
CC 0
TC 12
pH not valid 7.8
TA 120
CH 350
CYA 70
Guess we're good to go.
Cannonball!
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Lots better!! Both ways. Much less BLUE. It's a little cloudy. Will start slam this evening. Tastes like blood.
Blood taste would normally = iron.
If you've partially drained and started slamming, its possible the metal will precipitate -- but adding sequestrant requires low FC level, so if this happens, wait til you're done the Sam completely, crystal clear even if tinted...then wait a few days, let FC drop and then add sequestrant. Hopefully the partial drain got you down enough to anage.
Cheers to clear
If you've partially drained and started slamming, its possible the metal will precipitate -- but adding sequestrant requires low FC level, so if this happens, wait til you're done the Sam completely, crystal clear even if tinted...then wait a few days, let FC drop and then add sequestrant. Hopefully the partial drain got you down enough to anage.
Cheers to clear
The things you learn on a pool board. I would have never guessed that iron=blood test but I guess it makes sense.
Kim
Kim
The best part is I now know why I am breaking out with hives. I have a sensitivity to iron, copper, zinc and aluminum. If I hold a penny in my hand, I will get a red circle on my palm and the penny will get hot. (I know I'm weird...)