Recent content by captjohn

Oh yes.....did the lower ph routine also. I can't find data sheets on the sequestrants I've used before so they probably weren't diphosphonic based. I'm leaning towards trying the Proteam Metal Magic with Jack's filter fiber stuff. Not too sure about the CULater bag but may have to try it also...

The water is very clear, it's the stain on the pool giving it the dirty look.

Yes, today. It was clean and blue 3 weeks ago but I haven't added any sequestrant because of lack of results.

I have the iron test strips and looks to be around .3 ppm

Sorry.....haven't been here in a while. Well water and fiberglass with iron staining. I can eliminate stains with citric acid treatment and pool sparkles but have issues with it returning. Tried many methods only to fail. Ideas on my conversation below??? Spoke to Matt at Jacks Magic today. He...

This mornings readings: PH 7.2 FC 6.5 CC .5 TA 60 CH 100 CYA 25 Iron .3 Copper 0 This metal issue is a PITA and I know it's not just me! I take the test strips with a grain of salt but I tested when the pool was brown and Iron was still .3 and Copper 0. What confuses me is the use of...

I use my waterfall and slide for air to raise ph after AA treatment. I never add any ph up products.

I built a polyfill filter yesterday afternoon. Had a piece of cheap 3/4" bilge pump hose, bucket and pvc on hand. I used a 3/4" male thread x 1/2" slip and a 3/4" female threaded fitting. The hose fit into one of my return jets very tight with 2 wraps of electrical tape on the pool end. The...

I've seen them just never had it happen to me. I'll rig one up today. Thanks!