Newbie pool owner with rusty fill water

[BigDave]

If you haven't yet, check out the metals forum in the testing and treatment section. As a trial user, you'll have to log out to see the rest of the site.

[Watermom]

If you have any way to top off the pool with other than well water with known rust in it, I would advise doing so. It is a hassle to deal with a metals contaminated pool.

[PoolDoc]

Like so many aspects of pool care, avoiding problems is MUCH easier than fixing them. Even so, dealing with metals is tricky. Here's a list of things that will help:

1. Get a K2006, and learn to use it. Accurate test results are even more important when dealing with metals problems.

2. Always fill SLOWLY through the skimmer.

3. Make sure your filter is in good condition and functioning well.

4. If you have a large pool, and a sand or DE filter, using these tablets as a chlorine source will help you manage incoming metals much more effectively: CCH Calcium Hypochlorite 2 5/8" Tablets 50 pound bucket (Don't get these unless you have a large pool -- they are nasty to work with the 2nd year, if you have to store them.)

5. If you want more help, complete the PoolForum pool info form: http://pool9.net/pf-equip-form


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