Clearing Orange Water

[Matt N]

Hey all - I just wanted to let anyone that needs to rectify an "Orange Water" problem. Years ago, I opened our 'above-ground' pool and immediately added chlorine. To my horror, the water turned Orange(ish)- Red. It turns out that chlorine reacted with my well-water which has a lot of Iron in it. Apparently, the chlorine reacts with the iron and oxidizes. I found a solution to the problem then. I had to recirculate my water through a 'home-made' filter filled with floss (like in a pillow)- which worked!

So now, I just had the same problem when I opened our little blow-up spa. I took the cloth filters out and stuffed floss into the filter housing. This is working as well. I'll replace the cloth filters when the process is complete. I will post pictures of the process so you can better understand. anyway, I hope this helps someone out there with the same issue.

 

[Newdude]

Hey Matt and Welcome !!!!

At the bottom of the page, is the TFP Wiki. We have gobs of common work arounds and details there, like this one.

Iron Fill Water Filter - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Check out the Pool Care Basics and fire off any questions in the appropriate sub forum.

 

[Matt N]

Hey Matt and Welcome !!!!

At the bottom of the page, is the TFP Wiki. We have gobs of common work arounds and details there, like this one.

Iron Fill Water Filter - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Check out the Pool Care Basics and fire off any questions in the appropriate sub forum.

Well, I knew there had to be something on here lol. The "polyfill" bucket was my solution for the pool This little work around turned out great for my Saluspa today

 

[Texas Splash]

 

[Jay G]

I'm part of the "holy Crud, that's orange!" team!
Well, I was. I put another hose bib in the garage that is softened. So I wash cars and fill the tub with that now.


EDIT- Lol at the bad word filters..... I didn't type "Crud"

 

[Methuselah]

Crud

 

[Mdragger88]

Welcome to TFP
Glad you sorted it out
Don’t forget to read the guide

How do I use Chlorine in my Spa (or pool)?

If you have a question about any information within this Sticky, please start a new thread for yourself where you will receive very quick responses to your specific questions. Thank you! Introduction There are two main things to consider when maintaining your hot tub water, Water Balance and...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[heidi71]

Well, I knew there had to be something on here lol. The "polyfill" bucket was my solution for the pool This little work around turned out great for my Saluspa today

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Headed out for floss and try this!! Very glad to have something seems a better answer then those tablets! None of my numbers are off so knew it had to have been something in the water from the hose!! Literally yesterday I added water and today it's orange. Before and after pics to come.