I opened my spa and pool for the 1st time this month. I started the BBB method last year. I drained the spa for winter, but the cover leaked and it filled 3/4 up over the winter/spring seasons. It filled up to, but not over the top step (this is relevant later). I chlorine shocked it clear (using way to much chlorine, I used a 1lb bag in an 1100 gal spa). I used a test strip before shocking (yes, I am a sinner) and the PH was way over 8. I used muriatic acid to bring it down to 6.8 before I shocked it.
The problem is the plastic (3M colorquartz) feels like 40 grit sandpaper (no discoloration). It is rough up to the top step- so I am guessing it occured over the winter with the high PH. How do I fix this????
Current test (using a Taylor K-2006-.......... I have repented)
Water temp 98 degrees, outside air temp 68 degree (wife was enjoying the spa while I was testing)
FC- 7.4
CC- 0
CYA- 65
PH- 7.8 (I did add some sodium carbonate to bring the PH up a little last week- I just added 2.5 oz of Muriatic to bring it down)
TA- 70
CH- 170
I stepped into my 57 degree pool down three steps and they are not rough(I do not drain the pool over the winter)- I have not gone all the way in the pool yet as it is just now clearing and coming down from it opening week of shock. It's reading are:
FC 11.4
CC- .5
CYA- 100
PH- 7.0
TA- 80
CH- 140
I am located in Maryland.
So- help.... how do I get my spa plaster smooth again??
Thank you
MIke S.
The problem is the plastic (3M colorquartz) feels like 40 grit sandpaper (no discoloration). It is rough up to the top step- so I am guessing it occured over the winter with the high PH. How do I fix this????
Current test (using a Taylor K-2006-.......... I have repented)
Water temp 98 degrees, outside air temp 68 degree (wife was enjoying the spa while I was testing)
FC- 7.4
CC- 0
CYA- 65
PH- 7.8 (I did add some sodium carbonate to bring the PH up a little last week- I just added 2.5 oz of Muriatic to bring it down)
TA- 70
CH- 170
I stepped into my 57 degree pool down three steps and they are not rough(I do not drain the pool over the winter)- I have not gone all the way in the pool yet as it is just now clearing and coming down from it opening week of shock. It's reading are:
FC 11.4
CC- .5
CYA- 100
PH- 7.0
TA- 80
CH- 140
I am located in Maryland.
So- help.... how do I get my spa plaster smooth again??
Thank you
MIke S.