Help with stains

[gdubs]

FC 10, ph 7.6, al 80, cya 30 (was 0 and I didn't add any stabilizer?). Swg is off. I have ordered the chemicals above and am waiting on amazon.

[PoolDoc]

Let me know when you have everything, and are ready to start. Meanwhile, keep your chlorine up, and enjoy your pool!

[gdubs]

Ok! I have Culator, ascorbic acid. Kemtek algaecide, and Kemtek metal and calcium eliminator in hand.

[gdubs]

I have everything and am ready to start...

[Watermom]

Sit tight. We are swamped and having a hard time getting all the posts answered. Ben will get to you as quickly as he can. I'll let him know ......

[gdubs]

Ok, I have chlorine out of pool and low ph. Added algaecide and now the ascorbic acid. Filters out of pool. Am I doing this right and what next?

[PoolDoc]

You can brush the pool -- but what you are waiting for, is to see the stains disappear. If they aren't gone in a few hours, add more ascorbic acid directly to the stained areas. You can also go ahead and add a single dose of HEDP. That way, the HEDP will 'grab' the metals once the ascorbic acid 'releases' them. If you have a CuLator, you can put it into the skimmer at this time.

Once the stains are gone, add the HEDP, give it time to mix, re-install your cartridge and begin slowly re-chlorinating your pool. Continue to use the polyquat till you've established a good chlorine residual.