Iron in water source

[PoolDoc]

OK, great.

1. Add a label dose of Pink Stuff -- I don't know what the label says, but just follow the label

2. Add 1 quart of polyquat. Then follow that with 1/4 quart every 2 days.

3. Make SURE there is no trichlor or any feeder in the skimmer or in the piping between the skimmer and the filter.

4. Make sure the pump is on 24/7. (Low speed is OK, if you have it.)

5. Clean the skimmer basket, then add 1 - 2 cal hypo tabs in to the skimmer.

6. Report how long it takes to dissolve the tabs. Don't add more than 1/2 pound per day.

[stcohen]

It took 2 hours for 2 hypo tabs to disappear (1 tab in each of the 2 skimmer baskets).
Approx. how many tabs in 1/2 lb. for daily use?

[FormerBromineUser]

Did you weigh them maybe? Weigh a bunch that you can measure on your scale and do some division. (Really just poking your thread because it might have gotten missed). You're doing great following instructions @pooldoc

[stcohen]

lol. Saw that as soon as I hit the send button.
Something slowly happening.
pH went to almost 8, lowered back to 7.2 with muriatic acid
Backwashed filter twice since started this. Discharging milky water, clears with in 2 minutes
Will stick with PoolDoc's regimen

[FormerBromineUser]

Good for you! BTW, PoolDoc's Dad passed yesterday so you might not hear from him directly for a while. Let us know if you need help! Sounds like you are on the right track although I am a bit surprised that your backwash discharge is just white. White from Calcium but I think it would have an orange-ish tint from the iron. What color is your water now?

[stcohen]

I saw PoolDoc's post. Good looking family. I'm sorry for his loss, losing a parent is never easy.
Pool water is clear with a greenish tint. Still a significant amount of "rust" colored sediment on bottom.

[stcohen]

F/U
Had to correct pH again this morning. Sediment seems to go back into solution with lowering the pH and water now green.
Adequate HEPD?