Hi All,
I had a Fiberglass IG pool installed a few years ago and have been following TFP guidelines for balancing and levels have been easy to maintain since initial balance (Thank you!!). After opening the pool this spring I added liquid chlorine and had a momentary lapse in judgement and unfortunately added one pack of Bioguard Smart Shock. The pool initially cleared but shortly after has maintained a very light turquoise tint (only visible in deeper water) even though water is still perfectly clear. I took a picture but the turquoise didn't even register in the photo. No staining. I recently completed and passed an OCLT test so have ruled out algae. I took a sample to local pool store for copper testing and it came back indicating 0 ppm (although I understand these tests can be inaccurate).
A few questions:
- Would the amount of copper in one 1-pound pack of Bioguard shock (Product Information: 63.05% sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione 0.26 copper (metallic) 39% available chlorine pH...) be enough to cause this?
- Since the tinting is very light and appears to not be staining, can I manage this by small water adjustments and adding new tap water rather than a full no drain water exchange?
- If not copper, what else could possibly cause this?
Current Test Levels:
FC 6 ppm
PH 7.6
TA 60
CYA 30 (working to increase after lowering water level a few times throughout the winter season)
CH ~100 (working to increase again after lowering water level throughout winter)
Salt cell has not been turned on as water temp is still a bit below 60F
Thanks!
Matt
I had a Fiberglass IG pool installed a few years ago and have been following TFP guidelines for balancing and levels have been easy to maintain since initial balance (Thank you!!). After opening the pool this spring I added liquid chlorine and had a momentary lapse in judgement and unfortunately added one pack of Bioguard Smart Shock. The pool initially cleared but shortly after has maintained a very light turquoise tint (only visible in deeper water) even though water is still perfectly clear. I took a picture but the turquoise didn't even register in the photo. No staining. I recently completed and passed an OCLT test so have ruled out algae. I took a sample to local pool store for copper testing and it came back indicating 0 ppm (although I understand these tests can be inaccurate).
A few questions:
- Would the amount of copper in one 1-pound pack of Bioguard shock (Product Information: 63.05% sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione 0.26 copper (metallic) 39% available chlorine pH...) be enough to cause this?
- Since the tinting is very light and appears to not be staining, can I manage this by small water adjustments and adding new tap water rather than a full no drain water exchange?
- If not copper, what else could possibly cause this?
Current Test Levels:
FC 6 ppm
PH 7.6
TA 60
CYA 30 (working to increase after lowering water level a few times throughout the winter season)
CH ~100 (working to increase again after lowering water level throughout winter)
Salt cell has not been turned on as water temp is still a bit below 60F
Thanks!
Matt
