So, new to the pool thing. Last year was first year. Absolutely had no problems with water and thought hmmm this isn't too bad after all....until end of season when algae began to take over. So done best I could to clean, put winter pill in, covered, and waited till beginning of this season. Took cover off a month ago and had a swamp. Work diligently and got it clean and pump actually being able to run without constant backwashing. Things were back to normal, chemistry was about where I needed it except for alkalinity tad low as well as cya but almost close to ideal range. I heard so much about pool rx so decided to give it a try. Followed instructions to a t. Second day after the pool rx and yes my water is crystal clear and chemistry is where I am happy with. Problem lies in this. My filter is in need of backwashing, not terribly high but going close to yellow mark where flow is restricted quite a bit. Also we have had a ton of rain and water is really high could use some backwashing to drain down some. Question is this. They say not to backwash for atleast 2 weeks so not sure what I should do. If I backwash did I juat waste product, or can I backwash enough to get pressure back to normal? Stumped as to what is ok to do in this situation. Any help would be great
Pool rx+
- Thread starter Jonescm77
- Start date
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,991
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
Who is "they?"
First, I would not use Pool RX. It adds copper to your pool.
Copper in Pool Water - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
We do not recommend it:
Non-Recommended Pool Chemicals
These pool chemicals should not be added to your pool. Save your money and frustration and avoid these chemicals!
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We do recommend:
Recommended Pool Chemicals
Which should I buy? TFP's recommended pool chemicals are cheap, easy, and won't unbalance your pool water.
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You should backwash anytime your filter pressure rises 25% above your clean filter pressure.
The amount of water used in a backwash will not have a material impact on the chemistry of the pool (loss of product).
PoolRX adds copper to your pool. Backwash it all out immediately
Uh oh sounds like a caused some problems. Thank you for the feedback. Guess I'll go ahead and backwash and wait and see if I messed with the whole copper thing
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,991
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
You likely weren't on the verge of staining where this one bottle mattered.
We caution against it's repeated use.
It doesn't do what it says so it's twice as bad. Just a waste of funds and harm. Lol.
More water fell from the sky to give you a very good backwash so just use it to your advantage. Going forward please ask before using magic stuff.
Absolutely sure will do just that. Glad I happen to come across this site. Appreciate the help and will definitely have more questions in the future I am quite sure.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 14,008
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)