DerekVM75

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Aug 11, 2023
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North Kingstown, ri
I have stained stairs; yellow / brownish stains. I think the stars are fiberglass, they feel like plastic.

Cleaning them with Citric Acid turns them to a bright white but I've been doing this at an increasign interval. After cleaning to bright white with Citric Acid the stains usually return within two to three (2-3) weeks.

I sanatize with Tri-Chlor (Doheny's 3 in Chlorine Tabs), and shock with 12.5% Pool Tech. Aqua Mate for all other chems (Job Lot).

I use the Taylor test kit and my levels are all within range or close. Not perfect but decent.
FC: 10.5
PH: 7.3
TA: 90
CH: 650
CY: 80 (Tabs push this high or higher)

My question is what is the cause of this returning stain? Should I use some type of Iron Out or other metal out product?
 
My question is what is the cause of this returning stain?
My bet is on iron. Are you on a well? Once iron levels build up in the pool, they are more susceptible to causing problems like staining or water color changes. See the link below for more info.

Welcome to TFP! :wave:

 
My bet is on iron. Are you on a well? Once iron levels build up in the pool, they are more susceptible to causing problems like staining or water color changes. See the link below for more info.

Welcome to TFP! :wave:

I was thinking Iron but not sure. I'm not on well; city water and whole house filter (sediment and carbon). I don't bypass when topping off the pool so it's filled with filtered water.

Time for some Magic Metal?
 
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