Recent content by kayakersmith

Hello all, I'm dealing with what appears to be plaster failure in my 30k gunite pool and any assistance from the forum members is greatly appreciated. History: When closing each year I drain the pool below the return lines (roughly 24") in order to blow out/plug the pipes; always open to a...

I used a piece of PVC pipe when I tested on an area about 3' deep. Hold it tight against the bottom and pour in the test powder, it will sink to the bottom- only had to stay on the surface for 30-45 seconds.

Yes, I did both with no success. The Jack's #2 removed them immediately however.

I suggest getting a Jack's Magic Stain ID kit. I've been dealing with major staining on my plaster pool this year and have spent the last month trying to diagnose the issue via internet research without success. I was about to start an absorbic acid treatment yesterday (had purchased $100...

Sorry, one more question- I mentioned above that the vitamin C/trichlor pucks did not lift the stain but a PVC pipe with a couple of ounces of muratic acid removed the stain completely (under the PVC pipe). Am I right in my assumption that this is indicative of metal staining?

Thanks for the reply cowboy, hopefully I can get the stain removal process complete and get the chemistry balanced in short order. If anyone has experience with the Natural Chemistry Stain Free and Metal Free products could you please relate your experience regarding effectiveness/how long it...

This is the 4th summer with our pool, switched to the BBB method in year 2 and never looked back, never had a problem...until now. When I closed the pool in October I drained the water below the returns (approx. 18") in order to blow out the lines added 10 gallons of 8.25% bleach and a bottle...