Shocked Pool Last night and this morning there are blue streaks on bottom that brush will not remove!
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Blue Streaks After Shocking!
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mikemass
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What type of "shock" did you use? It might have had metals in it. Here we like to use Pool School - SLAM - Shock Level And Maintain
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If possible, a picture can be extra helpful.
I used liquid bleach, and the pool is plaster.
I used a decent amount of algaecide a few months ago but why would the staining just show up?
I used a decent amount of algaecide a few months ago but why would the staining just show up?
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mikemass
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Because some algaecide has copper in it. In a high chlorine environment, the copper will turn blueish-green (think the Statue of Liberty or an old penny).
There's a good chance this blue streak is oxidized copper.
Thanks Mike-
What do you recommend to test the copper level and remove it?
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Sorry the pool has been a bit cloudy and even shocking isnt getting rid of it 100%.
Could this be from to copper as well?
What do you recommend to test the copper level and remove it?
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Sorry the pool has been a bit cloudy and even shocking isnt getting rid of it 100%.
Could this be from to copper as well?
mikemass
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Honestly. It's a bit controversial topic around here and I don't feel like getting attacked on an open forum. There's a member, SwampWoman (I think that's the exact username) on here who is very knowledgeable on metal removal. Her opinion is well respected. If I ever suspected a metal problem in my pool, I would def reach out to her.
First is to actually determine Copper is the culprit. Do you know the exact brand algaecide you used? So we can check the ingredients. Then I would get a water sample to get tested fro any metals. Not tested by a pool store, but by a real water treatment place. Like a company that sells and services water softeners.
First is to actually determine Copper is the culprit. Do you know the exact brand algaecide you used? So we can check the ingredients. Then I would get a water sample to get tested fro any metals. Not tested by a pool store, but by a real water treatment place. Like a company that sells and services water softeners.
No, it won't cause cloudiness. Generally organics, such as algae cause it to be cloudy. Do you have one of the recommended test kits to give us a full set of test readings?
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Any easy way to tell if it is metal is to rub a vitamin C tablet on it for a few minutes. That will lighten the area you rub if the stain is metal.
mikemass
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I think OP did the Vitamin C test already. From what I understand it didn't lift immediately. Turned real dark at first and then after some time, the stain lifted. Every time I do a C test, I get same results. Freaks me out that initially it looks worse before it gets better.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,754
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
A stain turning darker after vitamin C treatment certainly resembles copper. Some dry acid in its place might work.
Texas Splash- Any recommendations on what to use?
Have read Jacks Magic- The Blue stuff is good but pricey
Have read Jacks Magic- The Blue stuff is good but pricey
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,754
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Jack’s Magic Stain ID Kit for about $15 is the only one I'm familiar with. But if you do in-fact confirm it's copper, you may have heard the metal routine before but I'll toss a few reminders your way:
- Removing/exchanging the metal-filled water is always idea (if possible) to avoid continued sequestrant use later; or at least maximum water change to minimize the effects
- Probably best to allow pH and FC to ride a little lower which might help reduce the precipitating effects between chlorine and metal; no doubt your last FC increase prompted this reaction. Hopefully you are algae-free, otherwise you'll be starting all over. So definitely make sure your water is algae-free before trying to manipulate the metal in the water.
- If you keep the water (or most of it) and continue with chemical management, ProTeam's Metal Magic and Jack's Magic the Pink Stuff (regular) and the Blue Stuff (fresh plaster) are some of the top sequestrants. You're right, they are not cheap and will continue as long as you have that metal-filled water (if confirmed). You can also find other brands with similar products, some of which are noticeably less expensive. Sequestrants based on HEDP, phosphonic acid, or phosphonic acid derivatives are the most effective.
- Removing/exchanging the metal-filled water is always idea (if possible) to avoid continued sequestrant use later; or at least maximum water change to minimize the effects
- Probably best to allow pH and FC to ride a little lower which might help reduce the precipitating effects between chlorine and metal; no doubt your last FC increase prompted this reaction. Hopefully you are algae-free, otherwise you'll be starting all over. So definitely make sure your water is algae-free before trying to manipulate the metal in the water.
- If you keep the water (or most of it) and continue with chemical management, ProTeam's Metal Magic and Jack's Magic the Pink Stuff (regular) and the Blue Stuff (fresh plaster) are some of the top sequestrants. You're right, they are not cheap and will continue as long as you have that metal-filled water (if confirmed). You can also find other brands with similar products, some of which are noticeably less expensive. Sequestrants based on HEDP, phosphonic acid, or phosphonic acid derivatives are the most effective.
