I have a salt water pool and I use well water to fill my pool. My hardness level is 280. but I would still like to know what type of iron or other metals I might have in the pool. Looking for an accurate way to test for which metals I am high in
Looking for recommendations for an accurate way to test for metals in my pool
- Thread starter autotekk
- Start date
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,702
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Metals testing is the only testing TFP recommends to have done at the pool store. This is simply because it is impractical for the average homeowner to purchase these tests as they are used very infrequently. You will want to have the pool water & the fill water tested for copper & iron.
All other testing should be done by you on a regular basis (some daily, some weekly, & some monthly) with a recommended test kit Test Kits Compared as most other pool store results in general can be flawed.
Are you having issues with staining of surfaces or hair/nails to suspect a metals issue?
Here’s some info on metals in pools & how to deal with them
www.troublefreepool.com
Calcium hardness is different from total hardness.
The only one to worry with in regards to your pool is calcium hardness.
You need to test your fill water (note the ch so u are aware of what you’re working with) & monitor your pool water’s ch with your own kit. As This is one of the tests that can vary wildly at the pool store.
www.troublefreepool.com
Taking advantage of rain water instead of from the tap can help slow ch rise & provide dilution.
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All other testing should be done by you on a regular basis (some daily, some weekly, & some monthly) with a recommended test kit Test Kits Compared as most other pool store results in general can be flawed.
Are you having issues with staining of surfaces or hair/nails to suspect a metals issue?
Here’s some info on metals in pools & how to deal with them
Metals - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
The only one to worry with in regards to your pool is calcium hardness.
You need to test your fill water (note the ch so u are aware of what you’re working with) & monitor your pool water’s ch with your own kit. As This is one of the tests that can vary wildly at the pool store.
Calcium Hardness - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
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