I have a 13000 gal pool and have brown stains on the skimmer. what is wrong?
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I have a 13000 gal pool and have brown stains on the skimmer. what is wrong?
Skimmers typically don't stay white. They get discolored by all the stuff that filters through them. I don't think there is a whole lot you can do about it. It's inside the skimmer so not a big deal. If you want, you can try using a little baking soda to scrub it but it is probably going to come back if it goes away at all.
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Skimmers tend to pick up iron stains. If it's INSIDE the skimmer, I wouldn't worry about it (unless you are an obsessive neat-freak, and can't stop ;) )
Either way, if you want to test that, get some vitamin C tabs, wet them, and hold them against the stained area for a few minutes. If it's iron, you'll see some lightened areas. If so, we can tell you how to remove the iron.