Pool install just finished...

[Amanda B]

My pool is finally done. I went with the salt water generator but already screws around the Hayward pool light are rusting. Very upset that rusting has already begun and water hasn't even been in the pool long. So now my new light looks old with rust stains. Are there different screws I can buy because obviously the ones on there are junk and already need replaced.

 

[Saturn94]

Yikes! Sounds like they didn't use proper screws.

Mine have been in the pool since early 2004 without any rusting issues (yes, I've used a SWCG from day 1).

 

[Amanda B]

Well I went to make sure it wasn't dirt and noticed the ladder is rusting too.

 

[Veccster]

I don't know much about SWG but are you sure your levels are correct? Perhaps too much salt? Just a thought.

 

[Amanda B]

I have checked and rechecked that. Everything appeared fine. I think metals that probably should not. E in a salt water pool were used.

 

[Lykly]

Have you had your water tested for metals? Way too many people using salt water generators with no problem, your case is not the norm. You should post your test numbers, including salt content.


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[Dazzamc]

The screws are definitely the wrong type. They should be 304 or 316 stainless steel at a minimum. No rusting ever. Speak to the installer and they should replace them.

30K LT BRP fibreglass pool, Astral ZX150 cartridge filter, Astral EVO320 varible speed pump, Astral Viron Ai EQ3 SWG, Astral 9KW BPA400 heat pump, Dolphin DB1 robotic cleaner

 

[GaryT58]

Have you verified your ph? A very low ph can lead to rusting of parts.

 

[swimcmp]

Stainless steel does not rust. You can have oxidation from the stray electrical current associated with the SWG. Have a sacrificial anode installed and the should help. Probably why you are seeing the oxidation around light screws could be from a bond wire on the light niche.