Hello TFP!
I am fairly new to pools and pool chemistry and just put up a pool for the family for this summer. Right off the bat, I got myself into a situation (some of the well water I used to put 4 inches of water in had iron in it, so when I put in the first chlorine a few days later, you know what happened... water turned brown!). The rest of the water (about 5,000 gallons) was from a pool water delivery company (so I do not think iron is in that water).
I think my filter was able to remove the iron particulate because the water is clear now (it was brown last night and this morning), but I stained my brand new liner and I do not know as I add more chlorine if it will keep happening (or did all the iron turn to particulate from the first dose)? I added more chlorine tonight, so I will see what happens in the morning.
My next problem is I need to lower total alkalinity. It measured at 137 and I need to get it down to about 80. I did not buy anything yet to do this. What do you all recommend? What is the most natural and safe product to use to lower TA?
I know I will have more questions in the future and I will learn from all of you.
I am fairly new to pools and pool chemistry and just put up a pool for the family for this summer. Right off the bat, I got myself into a situation (some of the well water I used to put 4 inches of water in had iron in it, so when I put in the first chlorine a few days later, you know what happened... water turned brown!). The rest of the water (about 5,000 gallons) was from a pool water delivery company (so I do not think iron is in that water).
I think my filter was able to remove the iron particulate because the water is clear now (it was brown last night and this morning), but I stained my brand new liner and I do not know as I add more chlorine if it will keep happening (or did all the iron turn to particulate from the first dose)? I added more chlorine tonight, so I will see what happens in the morning.
My next problem is I need to lower total alkalinity. It measured at 137 and I need to get it down to about 80. I did not buy anything yet to do this. What do you all recommend? What is the most natural and safe product to use to lower TA?
I know I will have more questions in the future and I will learn from all of you.