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The results of using the Super Iron out were actually remarkable. I read a few articles on line stating how dangerous the product was. It's the Super Iron out I was using, the product for laundry, water softeners, kitchen, etc.

Hello everyone, I am looking to get a little advise. I added 2 lbs. of grocery store bought Super Iron Out to remove the copper staining on the white parts of pool and the fiberglass steps. Is there any harmful effects or harm to plumbing? Added it first based on a recommendation of a friend...

John, thanks for replying. My pool is 17 1/2 x 33, about 18,000 gls. Vinyl, 4ft-6ft deep.

Hello again everyone! I posted a week or so ago about my high CYA of 100. I am still getting used to the BBB method and all seems to be going well, except one issue. I got my CYA down to 70 on Friday. I used the pool calculator to determine how much bleach I needed to bring my 0ppm FC up...

Also, thank you to everyone else who responded.

Thank you Bama and Ben for helping out. I am in the process of draining the pool as I type this. I will hope for the best and if I encounter any further issues I will be sure to post again. FD

Oh boy! I guess I might have no choice to drain and fill, not exactly what I wanted to do since our swim season here in NY is so short. As for the algae, is there somewhere it could be hiding?(pvc piping?) There is no visible algae and I just pulled the filter apart and cleaned everything...

Ok everyone, I'm back with my numbers. Just got my TF-100 and I can honestly say I love the kit. FC-.5 CC- 1.0 TA- 100 PH- 7.0 CH- 160 CYA- 90 or possibly higher. The test was a little tricky. The black dot was gone but you could still see a slight shadow so I'm not sure if 90 is accurate...

Thanks for the input everyone. I will be ordering the TF-100 and as soon as I get I will run the tests and post my numbers here. I did however pull apart my DE filter and it was totally orange and all caked up, a little algae mixed in there as well. Thanks again everyone, be back soon to...

Just to add, I woke up this morning and everything white is yellow/orange again. Is it possible that what ever is eating up the chlorine is the same reason for the staining?

Thanks John T and Duraleigh. I am testing with dip strips and there is no CC test. Would the CC level be the reason for no FC reading? I really need to buy a better test kit. Haven't had a large number of bathers, actually no one. I was a little skeptical to let anyone swim if the water...

Tiger85, No algae in the pool, the water is sparkling. Between yesterday and today I have added over 6 gallons of bleach(6%), and still 0 FC. Last week my numbers were all out of wack, I got everything balanced and the only thing odd I noticed was copper stains on my liner and steps. I added...

Hello all, I am a fairly new pool owner and have been doing some extensive reading here. I understand most of the content but I am a little confused with my chlorine issue. Since the discovery of TFP I have switched over to the BBB method of maintaining my pool. The problem I am having is a...