Green Pool..Lots Of Chemicals, Metals & Algaecides
by George Johnson
When we didn't have any rain for a while, I added water and we have well water well. It started to get cloudy then went to germ. They say it was the metal in well water so I shocked it and nothing. Then put metal out in it and nothing. I then put in stain prevented in it and nothing. Then algeacide 60 in it and nothing. pH was high also. So then I thought the sand might need changed did that and nothing. I just don't know if I'm putting too much stuff in now so please help!! Thanks for your question George First, I'd like to have your complete chemicals readings: Chlorine CYA (cyanuric acid/stabilizer) pH Alkalinity Calcium Hardness It makes troubleshooting much easier and the process will go quicker. Without these all I'm doing is guessing at what the problems are. When you put Metal Out in the pool, what was the expected outcome from your part? A metal sequestrant does not remove metal from pool water. It holds it in solution until it can get filtered. Then you backwash the metal out. Because metal sequestrants break down over time and get filtered and backwashed out, you need to weekly dose your pool if you have high iron and copper. Metal sequestrants that are based on HEDP, phosphonic acid or something similar are the most effective. Jack's Magic Blue, Purple, and Pink Pink Stuff, Metal Magic, Metal Free, & Metal Klear are very good. Be sure any algaecides you use don't have any metals or copper in them. You don't want to add to the problem. I'm not sure what is meant by "went to germ". How long did you wait before each application? If you could clarify some things and answer the questions above, I'm sure I can help. To post a reply, or if you have a similar question, you can see your post on the Q&A page in the "Algae/Green Pool Water" category. Swimming Pool Questions and Answers Check back to this post for answers. Hope this helps. Robert Comment: Pool Still Green By: George Johnson Date: July 2, 2011 This is George Johnson again and meant to say green not germ...lol... And I only have test strips so I can't really tell u exact chemical levels. Comment By: Robert Date: July 2, 2011 That's ok George. I would encourage you to get a Taylor FAS-DPD K-2006 pool test kit. This should be first on your list. Pool Water Testing Water Testing Kit 2nd is to take a sample to your local pool store, quick, fast, and in a hurry. Tell them to test for: Chlorine CYA (cyanuric acid/stabilizer) pH Alkalinity Calcium Hardness You don't want any more time to pass before you can take proactive measures to get your pool perfect. Your pH might be down, alkalinity and CYA through the roof. Right now it's just a guessing game. You may have alot of metals in the water. If you shock the pool it may go to an emerald green and the pH might be affected. You treat emerald green water differently than a solid green algae pool. Get back to me with the exact numbers and we'll go from there. Robert |
