PoolRX Algaecide

[beason]

In the first week of July I used PoolRX Algaecide on the recommendation of a friend because I kept fighting algae buildup in my pool. I’ve had my pool for over 20 years and resurfaced it 4.5 years ago. Gunite inground
pool with white plaster bottom.
The product seemed to work well, but now I have blue streaks that look like varicose veins all over the bottom and sides of my pool and they won’t scrub off. Any ideas other than draining and acid washing my pool?
Is PoolRX labor at all?
Thx

 

[beason]

Liable not labor

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

PoolRX adds silver, copper, and zinc to your pool. Your streaks may be metal stains.

We never recommend systems that add metals to the pool for that reason.

And note that algaecides never fix an algae problem once you have it.

Post pics of the problem areas.

No, PoolRX is not liable.

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[VinnyinNJ]

The only algaecide that used to be recommended was Polyquat (shortened version of real word) 60 but doesn't seem to be used much anymore. The correct dose of chlorine should be the only thing along with brushing.

As far as the staining, you can try vitamin C to see if that takes it away but if it does that means the metals did the staining and are still in the water. In the past I have used chemicals for metal but I'm not sure if that was the correct thing to do.

 

[ajw22]

The only algaecide that used to be recommended was Polyquat (shortened version of real word) 60 but doesn't seem to be used much anymore.

Polyquat 60 is still the recommended algaecide for winter closings.

Algaecide - Further Reading

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As far as the staining, you can try vitamin C to see if that takes it away but if it does that means the metals did the staining and are still in the water.

Vitamin C is if you suspect iron stains which I doubt it is.

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[VinnyinNJ]

Polyquat 60 is still the recommended algaecide for winter closings.

Algaecide - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Vitamin C is if you suspect iron stains which I doubt it is.

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Good to know about Vitamin C ... I thought it took care of all metals.

 

[beason]

Polyquat 60 is still the recommended algaecide for winter closings.

Algaecide - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Vitamin C is if you suspect iron stains which I doubt it is.

Stains in Your Pool

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Vitamin C ? In what form? How much for 15k gallon pool?

 

[IceShadow]

If you want to check if it is copper, put some dry acid in an old sock and rub that against the stain.

 

[ajw22]

Vitamin C ? In what form? How much for 15k gallon pool?

Crushed up Vitamin C in a paste or in a sock is for testing a spot or spot treatments.

To treat an entire pool use ascorbic acid.

 

[IceShadow]

Crushed up Vitamin C in a paste or in a sock is for testing a spot or spot treatments.

To treat an entire pool use ascorbic acid.

...for iron staining. If the staining is suspected to come from the PoolRx, it's more likely copper/etc. Treatments for iron staining may not work on those.

Here's more info on different types of stains, identification, and treatment:

Stains in Your Pool

The stained pool is beyond embarrassing. Our in-depth Guide to remove stains in your pool will help you to remove the stains and prevent them in the future.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[ajw22]

...for iron staining. If the staining is suspected to come from the PoolRx, it's more likely copper/etc. Treatments for iron staining may not work on those.

Here's more info on different types of stains, identification, and treatment:

Stains in Your Pool

The stained pool is beyond embarrassing. Our in-depth Guide to remove stains in your pool will help you to remove the stains and prevent them in the future.

www.troublefreepool.com

What I said in post #5 - Vitamin C is if you suspect iron stains which I doubt it is.

 

[IceShadow]

Yep, just making sure he didn't miss that we don't think it's iron, so vitamin c / ascorbic acid likely isn't applicable here.

 

[beason]

Yep, just making sure he didn't miss that we don't think it's iron, so vitamin c / ascorbic acid likely isn't applicable here.

Drats