white film when i power salt cell

[bobby g]

Hello Everyone, we have opened our pool for the summer season, and when i powered up the salt cell we are getting a white film layer on the water does anyone know why this happens?

 

[Texas Splash]

Did you use an algaecide at closing? Sometimes there's a reaction like this when those products begin to oxidize. You could post a full set of test numbers for us as well, but I suspect the first start-up and SWG's creation of fresh FC is causing this. Once you confirm all levels are adjusted it should dissipate and resolve itself.

 

[pooldv]

 

[bobby g]

Thank You for the quick response.

the film seemed to disappear, what i did notice this morning when the film was coming out of the jets, the pressure gauge seemed to rise a little bit, do you think maybe by turning on the cell there was a bit of air lock?

just took readings they

fc - 2

tc - 2

ph - 7.8

ta - 100

cya - 30

 

[pooldv]

CH?

I think Pat got it. Something organic in the water. Elevated FC levels ought to clear it up in a few days.