
Troubleshooting
Problem | Cause | Solution |
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Colored Water or Stains | Presence of Metals Reddish-Brown = Iron Blue-Green = Copper Brown-Black = Manganese | Adjust pH to 7.4-7.6 Using a treatment of 1 qt. per 10,000 gallon of water, add Stain remover directly to the pool. Brush the stained area daily for 3 to 5 days. See your pool professional if the condition persists. |
Green Water or Algae | Copper or algae is present | See treatment above or have your water samples tested by a pool professional. |
Black spots | Manganese (metal) Black algae | See treatment above |
Skin/eye irritation | pH is out of proper range | Adjust pH to 7.4-7.6 by adding pH increaser or pH decreaser |
Cloudy Water | Suspended particles High pH High Alkalinity Poor Filtration Low Sanitizer Level | Have water sample tested by your pool professional |
Odors | Improper Water Balance Chlorine Inefficiency | Shock treatment |