Copper in water- trying not to get pool stored.

[Calhoonpool2025]

The title is pretty self-explanatory here. I had my water tested at Leslie’s at my copper is at 1.6, which even TFP says is too high. The article I read said that the only way to remove copper permanently is to drain and refill, but I also have a well and I’m worried that is contributing to the copper levels. Leslie’s recommendation is either drain and refill or a “no metal” chemical.

Does the “no metal” actually work to reduce levels? Should I just bite the bullet and drain/ refill?

 

[Newdude]

Hey Calhoon and Welcome !!!

Why are you testing your copper ? Is it staining ?

The options are to replace with copper free water, or use sequesterents to try to keep it in solution. They generally work until you misdose, or miss a dose.

Click the links below

Sequestrant - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Copper in Pool Water - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

Does the “no metal” actually work to reduce levels?

No

Should I just bite the bullet and drain/ refill?

Yes.

Do you have staining?

What type of filter do you have? If you have a cartridge file, what color is the cartridge?

Show us pictures of what your pool looks like.

 

[Bperry]

The title is pretty self-explanatory here. I had my water tested at Leslie’s at my copper is at 1.6, which even TFP says is too high. The article I read said that the only way to remove copper permanently is to drain and refill, but I also have a well and I’m worried that is contributing to the copper levels. Leslie’s recommendation is either drain and refill or a “no metal” chemical.

Does the “no metal” actually work to reduce levels? Should I just bite the bullet and drain/ refill?

A well should be contributing zero copper to your pool water. If it is, it’s contaminated and shouldn’t be used anymore. If u you oh haven’t been adding algaecides, Clorox chlorine, or using mineral systems, then more than likely Leslie’s test is wrong.

 

[Calhoonpool2025]

Welcome to TFP.



No


Yes.

Do you have staining?

What type of filter do you have? If you have a cartridge file, what color is the cartridge?

Show us pictures of what your pool looks like.

I don’t think there’s any staining? We have a sand filter

 

[ajw22]

Don't worry about it if you have no staining.

Leslie's testing is never accurate.

 

[Calhoonpool2025]

A well should be contributing zero copper to your pool water. If it is, it’s contaminated and shouldn’t be used anymore. If u you oh haven’t been adding algaecides, Clorox chlorine, or using mineral systems, then more than likely Leslie’s test is wrong.

Just liquid chlorine and acid so far because our pH was high- the guy at Leslie’s said that it could be something in our system corroding, it’s been high on 2 separate tests (second test was higher). I’m going to have them test again this week just to see if it went up again.

 

[PoolStored]

something in our system corroding

Oh, Lord. Please, for the love of Lucile Ball, stay out of the pool store. Ask me why I am "PoolStored." Actually, don't just see this link. Link-->I knew I was Pool Stored when...

the guy at Leslie’s

LOW pH will cause corrosion, not high pH. He doesn't know what he is talking about.

Without staining, or someone's blond hair turning green, copper is not an issue. Stop using the pool store and reacting to their fear tactics. You pool looks fantastic.

Here is what you need to do.

1. Get your own test kit and manage your own pool. Here are our recommendations. Link-->Test Kits Compared
2. Review pool care basics. -->Pool Care Basics
3. Review FC / CYA relationship.-->FC/CYA Levels
4. Get pool math, it will help you with all chemical additions. -->PoolMath

This is TFP-->How Clear is TFP Clear?

When you get your kit, post up results and we'll fine tune you.