Green to Brown
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Yes, I'm going to try washing and reusing. I just haven't had time to cut the jugs open to get it out. I will post results when I get it done.
This is the video I used to make my "iron filter".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyaJozT_0-Q
I did not have hose clamps, so I'm using duck tape (fixes everything right!) and I purchased the poly fil at Wal-Mart for just under $4.00 (the bag I purchased will probably make 4-5 filters). I did not add the Iron Out. I'm trying to avoid adding any unnecessary chemicals, but it is taking a very long time to filter out the iron.
Does anyone have an opinion on adding the Iron Out?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyaJozT_0-Q
I did not have hose clamps, so I'm using duck tape (fixes everything right!) and I purchased the poly fil at Wal-Mart for just under $4.00 (the bag I purchased will probably make 4-5 filters). I did not add the Iron Out. I'm trying to avoid adding any unnecessary chemicals, but it is taking a very long time to filter out the iron.
Does anyone have an opinion on adding the Iron Out?
I wish I could speak to the iron out, but I don't have any experience with it. However, there is another SLAM was just not clearing up and they finally went with alum and it started to clear. Hopefully someone with experience will chime in or you could search the forum for iron and see if you find a history, I have learned that sometimes unusual circumstances require additional methods, but I do not want to be the one to recommend with my limited experience.
I do want to say I love how you are just tackling your problem with a great attitude. I know it's frustrating!
[emoji176] Lisa P.
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I do want to say I love how you are just tackling your problem with a great attitude. I know it's frustrating!
[emoji176] Lisa P.
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Thank you Lisa. It does get frustrating. I almost lost my POP! But, once it became swimmable, it has been easier to deal with the iron.
Today:
Added CYA via sock this morning.
Added Baking Soda at 2:50 p.m.
Added Washing Soda at 3:20 p.m.
Brushed and vacuumed.
Test results at 8:45 p.m.
FC 3
pH 7.2 or slightly less
About to clean the filter for the second time and put on the second "iron filter".
I'm suspecting I will need to add bleach tomorrow (if FC drops below 3).
Added CYA via sock this morning.
Added Baking Soda at 2:50 p.m.
Added Washing Soda at 3:20 p.m.
Brushed and vacuumed.
Test results at 8:45 p.m.
FC 3
pH 7.2 or slightly less
About to clean the filter for the second time and put on the second "iron filter".
I'm suspecting I will need to add bleach tomorrow (if FC drops below 3).
I'm thinking Iron Out is a no go!
Q. Can I use Super Iron Out in a swimming pool?
A. Super Iron Out is not recommended for pool water. Super Iron Out is safe to use in an empty pool to remove staining from walls, liner, etc. just not in a full pool.
http://www.superironout.com/faqs
Q. Can I use Super Iron Out in a swimming pool?
A. Super Iron Out is not recommended for pool water. Super Iron Out is safe to use in an empty pool to remove staining from walls, liner, etc. just not in a full pool.
http://www.superironout.com/faqs
The results of 4 "iron filters" (from 1 bag of poly fil).
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Washed and ready to reuse (stained but clean).
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Today's results - 9:15 p.m.
FC 1
CC .5
TA 70
CYA 0-20 (just added via sock yesterday)
pH 7.2
I'm about to add 19 oz of 8.25% bleach to hopefully bring FC up to 3.
I think the pH is a little low and the TA a little high. Not sure what I should do. Any advise/suggestions are appreciated.
FC 1
CC .5
TA 70
CYA 0-20 (just added via sock yesterday)
pH 7.2
I'm about to add 19 oz of 8.25% bleach to hopefully bring FC up to 3.
I think the pH is a little low and the TA a little high. Not sure what I should do. Any advise/suggestions are appreciated.
You are still within the normal range for PH, low end, but normal. You're ok for now, just keep focusing on your FC and filtering.
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Hi there. Please don't raise your ph when you have an obvious iron issue. 7.2 is just fine. That's actually the recommended ph for water that has iron 
Please also, as you figured out, do not use iron out. It does ave citric acid in it, but other stuff too and will throw your chems out of whack
Please also, as you figured out, do not use iron out. It does ave citric acid in it, but other stuff too and will throw your chems out of whack
Thank you Swampwoman! I will do another full set of test tomorrow night. For now, I'm keeping the FC at target, leaving the pH & TA as is and filtering, brushing and vacuuming.