

P.S. I turned off the filter long enough to take clearer pictures.
36,000 gallon pool
Before starting slam
FC 7
CC 0
CH 250
TA 60
CYA 60

That would be our first concern as well (iron). A higher FC at SLAM level will aggravate the iron potentially causing more staining. Let us know as soon as you get a chance to test the stained area with a Vitamin C tablet. Also consider placing some polyfill in the skimmer.I have not used the vitamin c test yet on those.
Great point. I will do the OCLT tonight! Thanks!That would be our first concern as well (iron). A higher FC at SLAM level will aggravate the iron potentially causing more staining. Let us know as soon as you get a chance to test the stained area with a Vitamin C tablet. Also consider placing some polyfill in the skimmer.
About the SLAM itself, do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test. Let's find out if you truly have excessive organics in the water or if it's just iron staining.
Also see -------> Pool Care Basics
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Holy Moly! I could write my name on the wall of the pool with crushed up vitamin c in a sock!That would be our first concern as well (iron). A higher FC at SLAM level will aggravate the iron potentially causing more staining. Let us know as soon as you get a chance to test the stained area with a Vitamin C tablet. Also consider placing some polyfill in the skimmer.
About the SLAM itself, do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test. Let's find out if you truly have excessive organics in the water or if it's just iron staining.
Also see -------> Pool Care Basics
Welcome to TFP!![]()
Ha ha. Amazing right! At least now you know what you are up against. If you can deal with the off-color stains for now, you can do an AA treatment later in the year when the water temps cool down a bit.I could write my name on the wall of the pool with crushed up vitamin c in a sock!