I battled all last swimming season with iron staining. I think it was a mystery to everyone on this site also. I
I did several AA treatments. The pool would clean up beautifully. But, no matter what sequestrant I used or how slowly I raised my chlorine levels, the staining returned. I carefully monitored the PH levels also. I even bought the sequestrant test from Jacks and couldn’t stay on top of it. I tried polyfil after a slam. I finally just balanced the chemicals and swam some. But, I ended up covering the pool for the first time and called it a year.
I’m not sure how the iron got in the water. I am in county water which I paid to have tested and the iron didn’t come from my fill water. I changed out a metal band that was in the filter pod that had a little rust on it. The only other thing I thought it could be was some red Georgia clay that could have gotten into it when I was pressure washing.
So, this year I want to start over. I’m not sure the best way to go about it. I haven’t peeked under the cover to see what the water looks like. But, I’m guessing it could be pretty yucky.
I want to change out my water.
I bought new filters.
But, do I slam 1st and then do an AA treatment?
Do I take my filters out before I do any treatments?
I’ll have to add some water to even start up the pool.
What’s the best way to change out the water? A continuous exhange or drain a little and refill? How will I know the water is actually exchanged?
I know this is a very long post from a desperate pool owner. I missed a lot of pool time last year with my 1st grand baby and I want to make up for it this summer. I don’t want to make any mistakes.
Thanks good people of the pool community!
Penny
I did several AA treatments. The pool would clean up beautifully. But, no matter what sequestrant I used or how slowly I raised my chlorine levels, the staining returned. I carefully monitored the PH levels also. I even bought the sequestrant test from Jacks and couldn’t stay on top of it. I tried polyfil after a slam. I finally just balanced the chemicals and swam some. But, I ended up covering the pool for the first time and called it a year.
I’m not sure how the iron got in the water. I am in county water which I paid to have tested and the iron didn’t come from my fill water. I changed out a metal band that was in the filter pod that had a little rust on it. The only other thing I thought it could be was some red Georgia clay that could have gotten into it when I was pressure washing.
So, this year I want to start over. I’m not sure the best way to go about it. I haven’t peeked under the cover to see what the water looks like. But, I’m guessing it could be pretty yucky.
I want to change out my water.
I bought new filters.
But, do I slam 1st and then do an AA treatment?
Do I take my filters out before I do any treatments?
I’ll have to add some water to even start up the pool.
What’s the best way to change out the water? A continuous exhange or drain a little and refill? How will I know the water is actually exchanged?
I know this is a very long post from a desperate pool owner. I missed a lot of pool time last year with my 1st grand baby and I want to make up for it this summer. I don’t want to make any mistakes.
Thanks good people of the pool community!
Penny