We have a 16x32 inground vinyl pool built in summer 2019...so, its been in operation for about 18 months (opened July 4, 2019). Our builder convinced us to try the Oxygen System. He gave us his word that if it didn't work for us he would install a SWG or we could just have it removed and change to chlorine. Also, I'm very new to pool ownership/operation. He's a local builder that has been around 20+ years and was highly recommended.
Summer 2019 I depended on the pool store (same family ownership as builder) to help with water chemistry. Every couple weeks they had us trying something different to address constant water issues (mostly slight green tint, slimy feeling on liner). The system was new to them as well. Alone, the system does not keep the water clean. Lots of trial and error.
Summer 2020, after reading a lot here, I decided to get the Taylor 2006C kit and test my own water. I keep the free chlorine around 2. Our TA and PH tend to get low and I adjust with borax/baking soda (keeping them around 80/7.4 respectively. I use the Pool Math app. But, I have not done anything w/ the hardness. It's a little overwhelming, lol. I shock w/ a non-chlorine shock about every other week (potassium monopersulfate -- his advice). Since I started the above method, our water has been sparkling clean.
We do not cover our pool for the winter and run the pump daily. In December we noticed our liner fading significantly but ONLY around two returns. Let me add, we have five returns and two drains. The Oxygen System treated water runs through three of the returns, the other two returns send water that has NOT gone through the Oxygen System. These are the two returns w/ fading around them. I hope that makes sense.
We are waiting for the builder to come out and have been for a month. Any idea what could cause the fading? Liner manufacturing? Installation/building/plumbing? Water chemistry? I'm trying to get my game plan together. I can't imagine the chemistry could cause this kind of fading in such a short time. Thoughts? THANK YOU if you got this far. I'm trying to including a picture of one of the returns that is faded.
Summer 2019 I depended on the pool store (same family ownership as builder) to help with water chemistry. Every couple weeks they had us trying something different to address constant water issues (mostly slight green tint, slimy feeling on liner). The system was new to them as well. Alone, the system does not keep the water clean. Lots of trial and error.
Summer 2020, after reading a lot here, I decided to get the Taylor 2006C kit and test my own water. I keep the free chlorine around 2. Our TA and PH tend to get low and I adjust with borax/baking soda (keeping them around 80/7.4 respectively. I use the Pool Math app. But, I have not done anything w/ the hardness. It's a little overwhelming, lol. I shock w/ a non-chlorine shock about every other week (potassium monopersulfate -- his advice). Since I started the above method, our water has been sparkling clean.
We do not cover our pool for the winter and run the pump daily. In December we noticed our liner fading significantly but ONLY around two returns. Let me add, we have five returns and two drains. The Oxygen System treated water runs through three of the returns, the other two returns send water that has NOT gone through the Oxygen System. These are the two returns w/ fading around them. I hope that makes sense.
We are waiting for the builder to come out and have been for a month. Any idea what could cause the fading? Liner manufacturing? Installation/building/plumbing? Water chemistry? I'm trying to get my game plan together. I can't imagine the chemistry could cause this kind of fading in such a short time. Thoughts? THANK YOU if you got this far. I'm trying to including a picture of one of the returns that is faded.
low speed right now -- I know not necessary. Again, what they told us to do. It adds very little to our power bill.
