Stain identification

[josh_j]

I purchased my home with pool a few months ago and found TFP rather quickly and have been trying to absorb as much info and follow the procedures as much as possible. Previous owner used tabs so right away I figure out I had to drain water to lower my CYA and have been using bleach and MA since. Now that I have the chemistry somewhat figured out I want to turn. Y attention to the staining that has been present from day 1. I dropped a couple of vitamin C tabs and tried rubbing a tab on the stains as well with no reaction. What’s the best way to Ide tidy the stain type so I can start to tackle it? See pics below.

 

[ajw22]

Read Stains in Your Pool - Trouble Free Pool then post your results.

To me it more looks like old worn out plaster that has stained over the years. May be copper stains from prior use of chemicals with copper in it. Metal stains are hard to remove and may not be worth the trouble.

 

[josh_j]

Plaster is only approximately 7 years old, seems early to be worn out doesn’t it...not sure what plaster product they used exactly and certainly don’t know the quality of the work when it was done.

 

[mknauss]

Heavy use of tablets lends to very low pH. That shortens its life substantially.

Copper is a very difficult stain to remove. And if you get some of it released from the plaster, you must then drain the pool to get rid of it.

 

[mattchase00]

Contact me at the office and I'll send you a Jack's Magic Stain Identification kit..

Matt
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[Nikkiparker]

I'm interested in the solution to this. I have a similar situation and I've tried everything.

 

[mattchase00]

I'm interested in the solution to this. I have a similar situation and I've tried everything.

Nikki,
Contact me.. I can assist..

Matt