- Jul 14, 2017
- 32
- Pool Size
- 60000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Hello TFP water chemistry experts,
I just changed my liner and stairs on my 15yr old pool. The pool was filled with drinking water from the garden hose. The same day, I added 3kg baking soda to bring TA to 80ppm, then 5l of 10.8% liquid bleach to bring FC to 3ppm. Within 30 minutes, the pool turned green!!! I immediately thought about metals BUT... I had both the fill water AND pool water tested TWICE after the event and they both show ZERO metals present (copper, iron). What could possibly be the cause? I have NEVER had this problem in 15 yrs. I'm freaking out! Don't want to stain that new liner and stairs ($$$). Do I drain the darned thing ASAP and start over? See before/after pics attached.
Thanks for any advice.
Sgt Wilko
I just changed my liner and stairs on my 15yr old pool. The pool was filled with drinking water from the garden hose. The same day, I added 3kg baking soda to bring TA to 80ppm, then 5l of 10.8% liquid bleach to bring FC to 3ppm. Within 30 minutes, the pool turned green!!! I immediately thought about metals BUT... I had both the fill water AND pool water tested TWICE after the event and they both show ZERO metals present (copper, iron). What could possibly be the cause? I have NEVER had this problem in 15 yrs. I'm freaking out! Don't want to stain that new liner and stairs ($$$). Do I drain the darned thing ASAP and start over? See before/after pics attached.
Thanks for any advice.
Sgt Wilko
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