I have been using Pristine Blue for 3 years. Last summer my husband became ill and could not keep up with the pool maintenance. By the time I thought about the pool it was black. I bought the recommended chemicals but could not get it to clear. So I drained it last fall. If I can get it together enough to set the pool up again, can I change to straight chlorine? I have read something about copper and the liner would retain the cooper. I live in Louisiana, the water level has fluctuated this winter with the rain up to 3 feet, I keep draining it down to a about a foot. Also I run a cartridge filter not a sand filter. Anyone have suggestions or comments?
Change from Pristine Blue to Chlorine
- Thread starter Diree
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 62,676
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum! 
Is your liner stained? You have removed alot of the copper in the water as you drained it. But if there are copper stains, then it is best to release it into the water and drain again.
Do you have a test kit? Following TFPC is all about having a proper test kit.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.
Is your liner stained? You have removed alot of the copper in the water as you drained it. But if there are copper stains, then it is best to release it into the water and drain again.
Do you have a test kit? Following TFPC is all about having a proper test kit.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.
You could take a sample down to the pool stores and ask for a metals test. While we rarely suggest using pool stores for testing, the metals tests are kind of pricey so if this can save you from flying blind or buying an expensive metals testing kit it could be worth a try.
Let us know the amount they tell you. You may be fine now (lets hope!)
Maddie
Let us know the amount they tell you. You may be fine now (lets hope!)
Maddie
The water level is about a foot now with a lot of leaves and algae. When the weather gets warm again in March I will clean it, fill it up and take a sample in for tests. Meanwhile I will be happy to read the suggested material. I did not mention this is an above ground pool. What is the best suggestion for chemicals? Chlorine? I'd love to change to salt but understand it's expensive. Thank you for your input.
- May 3, 2014
- 62,676
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
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If you are home every day then chlorine is great. Once we know the size of your ABG pool we can recommend what test kit to get and how to manage your pool water chemistry.
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If you are home every day then chlorine is great. Once we know the size of your ABG pool we can recommend what test kit to get and how to manage your pool water chemistry.
"SWG/chlorine expensive"!??!?! Are you kidding!? Wayyyyyyy cheaper than Pristine Blue, I'm sure!
Using liquid chlorine (or plain, unscented, un-thickened, non-Clorox household bleach) isn't very expensive, just buying a jug or two per week depending on the size of your pool.
Research has shown that SWGs cost about the same as liquid chlorine but you're paying for it all at once at the onset. They've got a LOT of advantages such as being able to leave for extended trips and know it is maintaining the pool's chlorine.
Read Pool School and learn!
Maddie
Using liquid chlorine (or plain, unscented, un-thickened, non-Clorox household bleach) isn't very expensive, just buying a jug or two per week depending on the size of your pool.
Research has shown that SWGs cost about the same as liquid chlorine but you're paying for it all at once at the onset. They've got a LOT of advantages such as being able to leave for extended trips and know it is maintaining the pool's chlorine.
Read Pool School and learn!
Maddie