Hi,
When I brush - especially if I do on the pool's bottom - small, white clouds appear and then go away. I've tried to browse the forum for similar problems but haven't found a solution. We have been in the house for just a month, so I'm just really taking control.
Here's what I know:
- the previous owner used about 2-3 pounds of calcium hypochlorite 70% once a week, plus trichlor tablets in the skimmer. My initial tests indicated FC~9-10, CYA~50. I have stopped using it and now I use just trichlor tablets, plus bleach as needed if I test low FC.
- when telling him about the white cloud, the owner also said not to brush too often (I told I do it once a week; that was way too often for him). I think this is what he was doing in the past.
- I found the original description of the vendor, year 2014. The pool has a marbelite finish which is a mix of marble and white cement. The recommended calcium levels are between 220 and 300. The calcium level i've tested in these weeks has been always in the range 200-220. Yes, I need to raise it.
Here's a recent test:
FC 6.5
CC 0
CYA 40-45
Ph 7.6
TA 100
Are these clouds a source of concern? do they indicate plaster damage in progress?
When I brush - especially if I do on the pool's bottom - small, white clouds appear and then go away. I've tried to browse the forum for similar problems but haven't found a solution. We have been in the house for just a month, so I'm just really taking control.
Here's what I know:
- the previous owner used about 2-3 pounds of calcium hypochlorite 70% once a week, plus trichlor tablets in the skimmer. My initial tests indicated FC~9-10, CYA~50. I have stopped using it and now I use just trichlor tablets, plus bleach as needed if I test low FC.
- when telling him about the white cloud, the owner also said not to brush too often (I told I do it once a week; that was way too often for him). I think this is what he was doing in the past.
- I found the original description of the vendor, year 2014. The pool has a marbelite finish which is a mix of marble and white cement. The recommended calcium levels are between 220 and 300. The calcium level i've tested in these weeks has been always in the range 200-220. Yes, I need to raise it.
Here's a recent test:
FC 6.5
CC 0
CYA 40-45
Ph 7.6
TA 100
Are these clouds a source of concern? do they indicate plaster damage in progress?