Pool Surface Staining & Discolored Pool Water

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Rust colored stain on White Pebble Tec finish

by stevensrs » Mon 01 Jan, 2018 16:57

Greetings, just joined, this is my first post. I have read many articles on this site over the last 3 weeks, so thanks for all the excellent...

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Mon 01 Jan, 2018 16:57
Pool is dark brown

by Mollie07 » Mon 11 Dec, 2017 18:04

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We have a sand filter, live in Tennessee and have been trying to close our pool (yes we probably waited a little long to do so). Pool store said...

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Seconded Dennis

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Wed 27 Dec, 2017 06:16
Black mold on pavers around pool?

by Crimson » Sat 23 May, 2009 17:33

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I got what looks like black mold (Could be dirt, but just had the pool drained and refilled - It was a forclosure house with a pool that was sitting...

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For killing mold with bleach use a ratio of one cup of bleach per gallon of water (ie about 1 part bleach to 10 parts water), and also apply the...

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Sat 09 Sep, 2017 00:14
Pink stains

by mikeh1982 » Thu 20 Jul, 2017 18:50

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I have read through a few posts on this forum about the pink slime, so I am aware that it's bacterial and the methods for getting rid of it. But in...

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I have the same problem with an intex pool that I borrowed from a friend. Used it once and let it dry and now it's got pink stains all over the...

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Wed 09 Aug, 2017 15:24
green pool water

by Merrell » Sun 23 Jul, 2017 08:35

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Help, my pool water is green but all of my numbers are within range. Two weeks ago I had to change my pump so my pool went green. Since then I have...

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You have an algae bloom and need to Slam follow the instructions exactly
How are you testing? You really need a good test kit to be sure of your...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 24 Jul, 2017 02:47
safe to swim?

by xsil1111 » Tue 18 Jul, 2017 16:51

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My pool water is a green tint from the metal in the water. I have a well, It was clear until I poured some bleach in. Until I get some iron out/...

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Yes just make sure your chlorine is OK

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 19 Jul, 2017 08:14
Help ME! Brown Water from IRON~
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by TammyC » Fri 02 Jun, 2006 14:12

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I know this question has probably been on this forum 50 times, but I am going crazy trying to figure out how to fix this!

We filled our 15"...

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I know this question has probably been on this forum 50 times, but I am going crazy trying to figure out how to fix this!
We filled our 15"...
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Last post by gillescl62
Tue 04 Jul, 2017 15:02
SOLUTION (for brown/iron water in small pools}

by Fisiosike » Sun 02 Jul, 2017 23:01

I saw no solution to my brown/ferrous water problem that actually worked for me. I admit not trying any that were way out of my meager budget range....

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Sun 02 Jul, 2017 23:01
RUSTY WATER?!

by msloan » Sun 14 May, 2017 08:06

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We have a 15' round pool that we set up yesterday. We had our local fire department come and fill it to help save some time. The water is DARK DARK...

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Where does the fire department source their water (wells are notorious for containing iron)
I suspect that it is iron and it will stain the pool...

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Sun 14 May, 2017 11:18
Rust Around Skimmer

by Guest » Sun 06 May, 2012 07:14

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Hi folks,...It's getting very rusty around my skimmer. Can that area be cut out and replaced?? Has anyone ever done that? Thanks

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I cut away the rust and bolted in a pre-cut stainless rust repair kit 4 yrs ago. Had this problem and both the skimmer and water return. My pool is...

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Wed 05 Apr, 2017 18:38
pool "pitting" and stains - please help!

by ab1105 » Thu 18 Aug, 2016 19:56

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Hi, I am seeing a lot of pits forming on my stairs in the shallow end of my pool. They seemed to have formed pretty quickly over this summer...

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I agree with Denniswiseman. This will surely help.

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Wed 01 Mar, 2017 00:09
Quartzon Pool (6 month's) old with light grey patches
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by cooldip » Sat 13 Dec, 2008 22:19

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We have irregular patches (light grey in colour) throughout the surface of the pool which appear to be increasing. Have had pool people out to get...

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I have a quartztron pool built in 1988 and it needs resurfacing. I'm thinking of doing in quartztron again. Can I do this myself? Do I need to remove...
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Thu 02 Feb, 2017 02:50
Leaf stains

by Dazza123 » Fri 18 Nov, 2016 07:01

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Recently moved into a new house and l am experiencing gum leaves falling into the pool. If left overnight they are staining the bottom of the pool....

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Leaf stains are organic and can be removed with a high level of chlorine.
Shock your pool untill the water is clear and then double the normal dose...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 19 Nov, 2016 06:27
Looking for opinions on what caused these stains in a gunite pool...

by Swimmingly » Mon 17 Oct, 2016 21:42

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Hi all,

I'm new to both this forum and pool ownership. I would like to get your experienced opinions on what might have caused these stains in my...

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You don't mention CYA as the amount of Chlorine in your water is relative to your CYA and high CYA renders your chlorine ineffective
You don't...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 19 Oct, 2016 03:10
Acorns dropping in pool causing brown stains

by Robbie » Sun 16 Aug, 2009 09:48

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How do I remedy this problem?

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Stains are natural and require regular maintenance. To remove it , first diagnose it, check for its color to classify its cause, check for organic...

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Wed 17 Aug, 2016 07:34
brown stains on bottom (pebble tec)
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by estler » Tue 23 May, 2006 19:21

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I woke up yesterday and had a few stains on the bottom of my pool, now today they have multiplied. It almost looks like rust stains. They will not...

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Could be algae - need to get an algaecide and liquid chlorine, brush the pool real good, put algaecide and liquid chlorine in then let fi;ter run...
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Fri 12 Aug, 2016 18:25
yellowed steps

by ksabatino » Tue 01 Jun, 2010 11:51

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any suggestions to get rid of yellow discoloration on white step of pool?

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The appearance of yellow spots around the stairs of your swimming pool can indicate that something is happening with the chemistry of the pool water....

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Mon 08 Aug, 2016 23:15
brown stain on fiberglass pool

by justden » Thu 29 Nov, 2007 19:35

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I have a small inground/indoor fiberglass pool with a geothermal heater, I have owned the house for about 6 months, so I don't have to much history...

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A fiberglass swimming pool is comparatively easy to keep clean. Frequent testing can help you maintain the optimal water balance. It is important to...

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Last post by paulbest
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 22:56
Pinkish line

by Guest » Wed 09 Nov, 2011 11:46

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i have a pinkish stain that has appeared around the top of the pool. it has turned all the hoppers a pink colour. what causes this and how do i get...

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In swimming pools, pink slime is caused by improper water & pool maintenance, environment, poor circulation to name a few. The problem is...

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Mon 08 Aug, 2016 22:46
Liner has Organic Staining from Non-Use

by melenalynne » Thu 31 May, 2012 21:03

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We've drained our pool, and the pool company *said* they can't get the staining out. It's 95 degrees here, so maybe they just didn't want to fool...

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Properly cleaning a pool liner requires knowing the cause of the stain. If the stains are green or brown, then they are most likely caused by organic...

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Mon 08 Aug, 2016 22:00

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