Removing copper from the pool

[Jsf721]

What’s the best method for removing copper from the water ?

I’m not too high but it’s climbing about .1 ever feet weeks.

Thanks

 

[mknauss]

First - quit adding it. How are you adding it?

Second, drain. The only way to remove copper is to drain the pool and fill with fresh water.

 

[Jsf721]

First - quit adding it. How are you adding it?

Second, drain. The only way to remove copper is to drain the pool and fill with fresh water.

Copper algaecide I suppose-there has to be a way top remove the copper.

 

[wireform]

Why is the copper bothering you now. How are you testing your chemistry...

 

[Newdude]

I suppose-there has to be a way top remove the copper.

If you find it, please let us know. We have had TONS of members land here over the years after spending boatloads of money on every magic potion the pool store has. None of them work as advertised for copper.

*edit. Just checked your history here and your pool is new. One or two bottles of algecide likely weren't enough to have high copper. It is a useless maintenence chemical so there is no need for it if ypur chlorine levels remain where they should be.

You can close the pool without it or use a non copper based algecide when the time comes. It's really counterproductive for the start of the winter. You have to close with half the FC if you use algecide. Then it eats up some of that half leaving you with less algecide and less FC. You are better off closing at SLAM FC in past every scenario. In Feb when you don't have much FC left, it makes more sense to dump in a bottle.

 

[Jsf721]

Why is the copper bothering you now. How are you testing your chemistry...

I currently use strips and go to Leslie for a complete report. I have ordered the TF-pro kit and am waiting for its delivery any day currently.

 

[Jsf721]

If you find it, please let us know. We have had TONS of members land here over the years after spending boatloads of money on every magic potion the pool store has. None of them work as advertised for copper.

*edit. Just checked your history here and your pool is new. One or two bottles of algecide likely weren't enough to have high copper. It is a useless maintenence chemical so there is no need for it if ypur chlorine levels remain where they should be.

You can close the pool without it or use a non copper based algecide when the time comes. It's really counterproductive for the start of the winter. You have to close with half the FC if you use algecide. Then it eats up some of that half leaving you with less algecide and less FC. You are better off closing at SLAM FC in past every scenario. In Feb when you don't have much FC left, it makes more sense to dump in a bottle.

I did not realize copper was hard to remove. I am not top high now but I don't want to go to high either.

 

[Newdude]

did not realize copper was hard to remove.

And the pool store doesn't realize half the bottles on their shelf add copper, and half claim to remove it. Or maybe they do realize it. Anywho, check here for approved chemicals anytime a new one arises in your journey. We will keep you free of undesirables.

When you see the word 'Blue' on almost every chemical at Walmart, (extra blue, super blue, etc) walk away as they will all have copper.

 

[Mdragger88]

I did not realize copper was hard to remove. I am not top high now but I don't want to go to high either.

Then don’t add any more copper containing products - trichlor & dichlor products that say 3in1, 4in1, or have the word blue in them also contain copper.
As u replace water through backwashing the copper laden water should be diluted overtime.
Metals testing is the only test we recommend having the pool store do since it’s a little impractical to have your own kit for & not often needed.
What were the copper results?

Copper in Pool Water - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

When your kit arrives-
do all the tests & post them here
& folks can help u along if u have questions.

 

[Mdragger88]

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[Jsf721]

Then don’t add any more copper containing products - trichlor & dichlor products that say 3in1, 4in1, or have the word blue in them also contain copper.
As u replace water through backwashing the copper laden water should be diluted overtime.
Metals testing is the only test we recommend having the pool store do since it’s a little impractical to have your own kit for & not often needed.
What were the copper results?

Copper in Pool Water - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

When your kit arrives-
do all the tests & post them here
& folks can help u along if u have questions.

.3

 

[mknauss]

At that level, blonde hair and fingernails can start to turn green. Any more and staining will start to occur if pH rises.