Another question about metal stains

[ethany]

Some may know I been battling stains. Do u think it would be wise to bypass my heat pump since we don't use it much anyway. My thoughts are the metals/ copper can be introduced to the water by way of the piping.

I have city water so I'm not sure how much if any are in the water supply.

 

[Patrick_B]

There won't be enough Copper in the City water to cause staining. If you keep good pool Chemistry, there should be no issue with Copper introduction from your HP.

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome back ethany! Yes, there have been some cases of copper being introduced into pool water from the heater. Typically it was because they were noted as being either older, rusty, deteriorated, or were somehow poorly maintained. If the system has been maintained in good quality condition that shouldn't be a factor. During your battles with stains, have you actually had the water tested for metals? I don't recall if you did. If not, that's one of the very few tests we do recommend having performed at the pool store (for metals), then we can advise more from there. But just go there to hear the metals results. When they start talking about anything else, just smile and leave.

 

[ethany]

I bought these online but have not received them yet......Amazon.com : AquaChek Copper Pool Water Test Strips - (25 Count) : Swimming Pool Testing Strips : Patio, Lawn Garden

Any good?

 

[ethany]

Had my iron n copper tested at pool store. Came up zero for both. Makes no sense how a AA treatment removed stains, they come back yet no metals in the water. Explain that......