Forum: Dealing with Stains & Metals, . . . and 'Minerals' & 'Ions',

A few months ago I had posted a question on here about some streaky stains I noticed on my pool.. After more research and observation, I wanted to...

Well, big mess up here! While adding water the hose ws left on. Basically have all new well (iron) water! It's a nice green shade right now. ...

I can't tell if it's legit or a gimmick. ...

Have been on the BBB method for about 2 months now and due to high CYA have been keeping chlorine level above 5 per suggestion of the Forum . My PH...

Hi! I've been reading this forum for a couple weeks and have learned a lot but still have some questions. I want to get rid of the stains. ...

Began the treatment prescribe on 7/14 - FC=0, PH=7.0, TA = 80 CYA = 45. -- Used 20 oz of polyquat on 7/12 as FC dropping below minimum on Best...

Hi, folks. I have a new Intex pool that I filled with municipal -- but hard -- water. Once I got the chlorine going (via SWCG), the water turned...

I have black dots appearing only on the bottom of the linner on my above ground pool. I first noticed 3 or 4 of these last year. I was very late...

I have brown stains on my pool and suspect that is is iron because our city water has about 38 micrograms/liter of iron. I understand from reading...

What type of kit do I need to test my water for using Pristine Blue Chemicals. Thanks

Our local Leslie's said we have too much copper in the pool. Has anyone had this problem before?

We live in eastern Nebraska and just filled our 24 ft AG round with well water. Took a sample to our LPS and it showed a pH of 7.8 and the metals...

Trying to get water chemistry right. Previous pH problem fixed. Tested a few days ago and had a high CYA. It was over 100, diluted by half & got...

This is my first post and intended to "activate" my participation as suggested in the welcome email. I have found the "sticky note" on metal stains...

Hello all! My family has moved to a home with an in-ground, vinyl lined pool. We live in the upper midwest, and our pool is open from mid-May until...

New pool owner, just bought a house with an AG 15' x 30' pool. Haven't been able to use it much after a big leak and patch problem. This morning...

I have used BBB from time to time and planned to this season. However, immediately upon opening the pool this HOT summer in NC, I encountered...

Hello, In March, we had our old pool resurfaced with a quartz aggregate and re-tiled. We also switched out some old equipment: filter and heater,...

Just posting my pool information so I can become a general member. Just purchased a 24' round AG Sharkline Endeavor. It came with "The Frog"...

I have a pool with high alkalinity (currently 150, was 170), high chlorine (currently 10), normal Ph (7.4). I used a test strip w/ electronic...

Hello, We purchased a 30ft wide, 4.5ft deep above ground pool this summer and a friend suggested we use Pristine Blue chemicals instead of...

Help Please! I am building a new house and pool. My pool is about ready, I am having trouble deciding wether to put in a Nature Two System or...

I have had my pool 4 weeks and have made the horrible mistake of using pristine blue. I want to switch to the BBB method or chlorine! I am ordering...

I've been using Jack's Magic Purple Stuff successfully for several years to prevent metal staining in my salt water pool (I use a SWCG for...

Hi. Long time member and haven't posted a problem in a long time because of the excellent advise Ive received and followed from this forum many...

Hello everyone, I just recently bought a intex 18'X48" (6400 gal) pool and i am having a really hard time trying to get the pool going(almost ready...

Morning! I’ve tried just about everything I can think to get rid of this problem. All around the pool liner, on the walls, starting about 2 feet...

I have a 4 month old gunnite pool, 20,000 gls with brownish stains on the walls, bottom and steps. I suspect they are from a copper algaecide I...

I am redoing my pool and was thinking about putting in the eco smart system. Can anyone give me advice -does it work, is it safe, etc?

We've had our fiberglass inground pool for 11 years and this is the first time we've experienced this issue. After opening the pool we had a really...