Draining pool

[nightmare-for-me]

Can’t get pool under control. My husband can’t listen anymore. He’s draining it

Also I’m trying to attach pool results and pictures and they won’t upload. Says they’re too big?

 

[proavia]

Welcome to TFP!

Turn HDR off on your phone - picture size will reduce and you can upload.

How are you testing your pool water?

 

[nightmare-for-me]

Welcome to TFP!

Turn HDR off on your phone - picture size will reduce and you can upload.

How are you testing your pool water?

Turned it off. Still saying too big. Oh well. Just add it to my frustrations!
Pool store testing. And test strips. I’m new here so I know I have to get a test kit. This pool is a money sucking nightmare. So which test kit?

 

[nightmare-for-me]

1 pic attached. The others didn’t. I have gray slime in pool socks on de filter. Was trying to show pics. Is that algae?!

 

[proavia]

Could be algae. Only way to know for sure is to do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test.
Since you know a test kit is needed - here's a link.... Test Kits Compared

With a SWG, the TF-Pro Salt would work well.
Get one ordered today and it will ship tomorrow. You will probably have it by Monday or Tuesday.

 

[nightmare-for-me]

Pool almost drained. What’s the brown stuff? My husband plans to just refill. Im
Afraid the walls might be an issue??

 

[PoolStored]

So can i use a liquid "instant conditioner" instead of the granulated chlorine stabilizer?

I don't know why you are draining. From the look of the water, you don't need to drain.

Afraid the walls might be an issue??

The brown, or the walls being an issue because you are draining.

You do not want your plaster to dry out while you are draining, they should be kept wet. I would get water on the walls (its hot here today)...and get it filled quickly.

Order the test kit. Add 3ppm of liquid chlorine a day until your kit arrives.

When kit arrives, follow the SLAM process to clear the pool...Link-->SLAM Process

We'll get to the staining after we get the water right.

 

[nightmare-for-me]

This is 3rd time draining in 4 years we’ve owned. One was for renovation. It was fine

 

[nightmare-for-me]

This is 3rd time draining in 4 years we’ve owned. One was for renovation. It was fine

We are draining bc everything we tried didn’t work. I’ve been at this for a month w no luck. Last straw was to drain it. So hub took over & he’s doing it

 

[proavia]

The only pool store test result I kinda believe is the metals test.
It shows copper of 0.8

You will need to determine where the copper came from.
Are you on a well?
Do you have a heater?
Have you been using copper based algacide?
Have you been using any chemicals with the word blu or blue.

You seem ready to get one of the recommended test kits and embrace the TFP method of pool care.
Can you get your husband onboard as well?

Fill out your signature with pool, all pool equipment (including manufacturers and model numbers) and test kit info.
This assists us in providing you help without needing to ask you each time for this important information.

We can certainly help you. Are you ready to turn your 'nightmare-for-me' into a trouble free pool?
Here is some inspiration - How Clear is TFP Clear?

 

[nightmare-for-me]

The only pool store test result I kinda believe is the metals test.
It shows copper of 0.8

You will need to determine where the copper came from.
Are you on a well?
Do you have a heater?
Have you been using copper based algacide?
Have you been using any chemicals with the word blu or blue.

You seem ready to get one of the recommended test kits and embrace the TFP method of pool care.
Can you get your husband onboard as well?

Fill out your signature with pool, all pool equipment (including manufacturers and model numbers) and test kit info.
This assists us in providing you help without needing to ask you each time for this important information.

We can certainly help you. Are you ready to turn your 'nightmare-for-me' into a trouble free pool?
Here is some inspiration - How Clear is TFP Clear?

No well. No heater. Did put algaecide in weeks ago. No idea if copper in it as ingredients listed as “other”. No chemicals w blue or blu. Honestly just shock shock and more shock. Obv wasn’t following slam formally but was putting a ridiculous amount of chlorine in w no change.

Ordered test kit. Hub will do whatever. He’s color blind so testing isn’t his strength. I gilled it all out already didn’t I?! I’ll look again. Thanks

 

[nightmare-for-me]

No well. No heater. Did put algaecide in weeks ago. No idea if copper in it as ingredients listed as “other”. No chemicals w blue or blu. Honestly just shock shock and more shock. Obv wasn’t following slam formally but was putting a ridiculous amount of chlorine in w no change.

Ordered test kit. Hub will do whatever. He’s color blind so testing isn’t his strength. I gilled it all out already didn’t I?! I’ll look again. Thanks

*I filled the info for profile already but I’ll make sure again.

Pool is near drained. Walks are stained. Are they ok to refill? Just ugly? Or are they a real problem?

 

[PoolStored]

Pool is near drained. Walks are stained. Are they ok to refill? Just ugly? Or are they a real problem?

Refill the pool...read the stain guide and deal with it when pool is filled.

Stains in Your Pool

The stained pool is beyond embarrassing. Our in-depth Guide to remove stains in your pool will help you to remove the stains and prevent them in the future.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[proavia]

*I filled the info for profile already but I’ll make sure again.

Pool is near drained. Walks are stained. Are they ok to refill? Just ugly? Or are they a real problem?

Sorry, I forgot to put the link in to fill out your signature.

https://www.troublefreepool.com/account/signature

Profile (account details) is on the left side under your user name.
Signature shows under your posts. If on a mobile device, use landscape mode to see signatures.
Signature shows much more detail about your pool. See mine and others for ideas on what to include.

 

[nightmare-for-me]

We are now filling the pool. Is there some sort of process that’s best when filling it? My husband was thinking of putting the salt in as it’s filling and maybe it will chlorinate faster? Any thoughts on this?

 

[mknauss]

Just Filled Your Pool with Water? Here's What To Do Next - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[nightmare-for-me]

We just refilled. It finished yesterday. Pool is green already. And getting cloudy. My test kit arrived. What info is needed to help me?
This morning chlorine was 10 & ph 7.6. CYA was low so I added stabilizer. Salt was added 2 days ago to sit for 24 hours before putting SWG on. What other tests do I need?

 

[nightmare-for-me]

I’d love to post a photo but photos won’t attach. Says they’re too big. Took the HDR off. Made no difference

 

[mknauss]

What other tests do I need?

Follow the steps shown in the article I posted.

The green is likely iron. You added alot of chlorine with very little CYA in the water.

 

[nightmare-for-me]

How long does it take for cya to take affect? I added 6 lbs yesterday. Fully disolved. Tested this am. And it was still low. I don’t want to add too much bc it’s easier to raise it then lower it