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

Issues w/ stains, from iron, copper, & other metals & with copper-based products: Nature2, Vision, Frog, Ionizers, skimmer pills, Pristine Blue, Chlor-Free & . . . ?

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQs & Guides: Stains, Metals, 'Minerals', 'Ionizers'

    ____________________________________________ 10 Basic Facts about Pool Stains Stain removal with ascorbic acid Bucket test for the presence...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-06-2018 07:28 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Basic Guidelines for Stain Removal

    This was posted by PoolDoc in another thread this morning. It is concise and simple. A more thorough guide for dealing with metals in a pool is in...

    Started by Watermom‎, 06-10-2014 12:20 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: 10 Basic Facts about Pool Stains

    ___________________________________________ 10 Basic Facts about Pool Stains ___________________________________________ 1. Most pool stains...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-21-2018 07:08 AM
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  1. Yellow tint on bottom of deep end

    I have a 22k gallon gunite pool with a SWC. Within the last month, a yellow tint has appeared at the bottom of the deep end. It is only in the deep...

    Started by cmcq‎, 08-30-2006 07:42 PM
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    09-09-2006 10:59 AM Go to last post
  2. Yellow Staining, Acorbic Acid Works Well, BUT.....

    Hi All, First post here and hoping Marie or anyone can help me out. After having black bark mulch blow into the pool on the few windy days we...

    Started by pilot-werx‎, 05-24-2010 06:53 AM
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  3. Yellow Staining

    I have an above ground pool 17x29. Getting yellow staining on skimmer and ladder along with streaks on the floor and walls. Been using the pucks...

    Started by Bnelson‎, 06-15-2009 06:00 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    07-03-2009 12:54 PM Go to last post
  4. Yellow stain in inground pool

    I did a search for this but didn't find anything that directly related to my question....I have an inground pool and earlier this summer we had some...

    Started by howbout‎, 07-31-2007 12:06 PM
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    07-31-2007 04:15 PM Go to last post
  5. Would a water softener remove iron and metals?

    10 years after installing a fiberglass pool I'm starting to experience a staining problem. I'm refilling from a well and based on what I've learned...

    Started by whokluvr‎, 06-19-2012 03:43 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    06-22-2012 12:01 PM Go to last post
  6. Will Copper affect my attempt to raise pH?

    Hi, Can anyone tell me if a high concentration of copper in the water reduces soda ash's ability to raise pH? I have copper-induced vinyl liner...

    Started by JWB‎, 06-13-2009 03:24 PM
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    06-14-2009 02:27 AM Go to last post
  7. wierd pinkish stain from waterline up to pool deck

    Hi experienced pool owners! Please help an inexperienced pool owner if you can. This is our second year of opening the vynil lined 30,000 gallon...

    Started by maryetta‎, 05-16-2006 03:48 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-16-2006 08:24 PM Go to last post
  8. Whole Pool Stain, Rough Plaster at Season Open

    Hi, I opened our pool a few weeks ago. It was a fairly easy open and the water was sparkling clear within a day or two (and still is). However I...

    Started by squirrel49‎, 05-07-2007 08:59 PM
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    06-28-2010 02:25 PM Go to last post
  9. white residue or scale in fiberglass pool

    Thanks to using the BBB method and advice on this forum I was able to maintain clear sparkling water all swim season with 0 combined chlorine ....

    Started by Poolhouse‎, 10-02-2012 05:45 PM
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    05-20-2013 11:18 AM Go to last post
  10. white fiberglass steps turning yellow

    The white fiberglass steps in my 3 year old inground vinyl pool are turning yellow. Is there a way to make them look white again?

    Started by Jeffski‎, 06-07-2009 12:48 PM
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    07-03-2009 12:56 PM Go to last post
  11. Which is better to use Vinyl Liner Blue stuff or blue stuff

    They both seems to be the same.. but not sure which one is better in Amazon.com. Pool is all balanced but brown stains. Use the step stuff works well...

    Started by phillipjko‎, 05-16-2015 09:47 PM
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    05-17-2015 01:37 PM Go to last post
  12. Where is the metal's forum?

    I hear people talk about it, don't see it?

    Started by Bossone‎, 07-06-2012 04:42 PM
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  13. Where do I buy Phoshonic Acid - and do I need it?

    I am testing my water myself with Ben's test kit. I recently decided to have a pool store do a test for comaprison. The pool store suggested I add...

    Started by mshumack‎, 05-29-2006 05:09 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    06-15-2006 03:04 AM Go to last post
  14. What's a "non-polymer filter aid"?

    Hi again. Several threads ago last fall I requested help about ridding my vinyl pool of stains. Got good advice now it's time for action. I...

    Started by CoffeeBean‎, 05-28-2007 01:00 PM
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  15. Unhappy What to do next? High Alkalinity & Combined Chlorine, Well Water & Iron issues

    Hello - I'm a new pool owner with lots of questions, and a general loyalty to online forums such as this to gather info, rather than relying on...

    Started by lady.k‎, 05-30-2011 09:25 PM
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    06-11-2011 01:17 PM Go to last post
  16. What is cheapest online source of ascorbic acid?

    Any links would be appreciated. Thanks

    Started by framcus‎, 05-12-2007 07:36 AM
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    06-07-2007 12:20 PM Go to last post
  17. Question What is "Jack's Magic"?

    The company that poured my plaster sent me a letter recommending that I use Jack's Magic in my pool to prevent staining. The letter indicated...

    Started by Aviendha‎, 08-14-2006 05:46 PM
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  18. What Gets Rid Of Crud?????

    I have a black faint film :eek: around my skimmer/basket area and I am wondering how you get rid of that????? Thanks:) Michelle

    Started by michladny‎, 06-04-2006 08:15 PM
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    06-04-2006 08:53 PM Go to last post
  19. What are these stains??

    So, I'm pretty much done with my drama of this thread: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?10880-Stabilizer-Mystery&highlight=mystery ...

    Started by TonyPH12345‎, 05-07-2011 11:57 AM
    black algae, pix, sticky
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    05-07-2011 08:30 PM Go to last post
  20. What are teses tiny rust-like stains?

    I have been finding tiny specks of brown/rust color on my steps(plastic), in the skimmer boxes and around the white aluminum coping. What might be...

    Started by poolbee‎, 07-08-2006 10:12 AM
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    07-13-2006 06:56 PM Go to last post
  21. Well Water: Why you DON'T shock BEFORE using Sequestering Agent

    Lesson Learned - why you should be sure to properly use sequestering agent BEFORE you shock you pool when freshly filling. Ugly, isn't...

    Started by NWMNMom‎, 06-18-2006 10:56 AM
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    pix2fix
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    07-09-2006 05:27 PM Go to last post
  22. well water/water softener

    i use well water to add water to my pool. i have a water softener but when adding fill water, i use the outside spicket that is not attached to the...

    Started by poolhelp101‎, 06-20-2006 08:44 AM
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    06-22-2006 12:22 PM Go to last post
  23. Well water left running over night - IRON!!

    I was filling my pool with city water. My son put well water in to do it faster. I went to shut water last night and of course only shut the city...

    Started by wishIcould‎, 05-11-2020 07:40 AM
    iron, well water
    • Replies: 0
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  24. Well water for pool top offs

    I top off my pool throughout the summer with unsoftened well water (Not Bad) and wanted to know if I need to add a metal removal product of some sort...

    Started by aswetich‎, 05-11-2006 11:56 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    05-11-2006 04:57 PM Go to last post
  25. Well water disaster

    Well, first off My name is John, I live in Pierre SD. I have never owned a pool other than the blow up small deals for the kids. I am married with 3...

    Started by zipsman03‎, 06-05-2011 01:19 PM
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  26. Well Water

    We filled our above ground pool with well water, shocked it and now the water is brown. Visited our local pool shop and they recommended a product...

    Started by poolnovice‎, 06-11-2011 12:27 PM
    iron, metal, sticky, well water
    • Replies: 4
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    06-16-2011 07:45 PM Go to last post
  27. well filling new pool. treat to prevent?

    The liner is going in our new inground pool. we have to fill it with well water (only thing available). I had it tested for metals at a local dealer...

    Started by induce‎, 04-02-2007 07:22 PM
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    04-26-2007 11:48 PM Go to last post
  28. Wayyy too much copper--my fault!

    Last season, my pool, an inground vinyl liner variety, was doing great. No algae, no cloudy, etc. That is, until my heater core sprung a leak. ...

    Started by BorisMD‎, 04-02-2006 05:33 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    04-12-2006 09:46 PM Go to last post
  29. Water with Green Tint, any ideas

    I am having a tough problem with the pool this year. I have been using the BBB method for several years with no problem. This year the pool has had a...

    Started by atomasze‎, 07-07-2010 10:19 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    07-09-2010 06:49 AM Go to last post
  30. Unhappy water turns green with chlorine is put in!

    Ok, this is really strange. I have been useing BBB for 2 years now with great results! All of my readings are just fine, but the last few times I...

    Started by belldane‎, 08-06-2006 05:24 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-21-2006 04:47 PM Go to last post

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