I also did a search on this topic before posting my question originally. It happens only when the heater is on, (when using the spa) and the last time I had the water tested the calcium levels were on the high side. I have a similar problem; but the flakes are yellowish and also thin and flaky. I liked that I could ask additional questions and get answered in a very short turn around. I use Baquacil. Any time there is something coming out of solution in the water and leaving a precipitate it is due to an overabundance of a mineral, chemical or a product non compatibility issue. For the past few days I've noticed white flakes shooting from the inflow pipes when the filter starts. You'll be looking for a low DC voltage from the bond to ground.
FAC 3.0 pH 7.9 TA 130 CYA 60 CH 160 TDS 3300 Salt 3100 Is the CYA low enough to cause problems? To be absolutely clear, there are sea water pools, meaning pools that are filled with ocean water. It took me approx.
what are causes and fix? This will let us know if you have a scale situation that is developing. Thank you so much!!! When this happens the electrons of the polymer clarifier (polymers are also found in algaecide which can add to problem) and cause the organics in the pool water to disperse causing cloudiness just as with scale and also a residue though that is not commonly seen. Haven't used heater since Thanksgiving. My chlorine is always aboveHave a Sand Pro 50 filter, more than enough for the pooll I have, sediment keeps returning during the sweep. As the water evaporates, it leaves the salt behind, which forms a white, fluffy deposit, that can normally be brushed off. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. These are not so common and are typically located right at the coast. No more flakes. Seems to be a problem shared by others on the net but nobody seems to have a solution. Should I have the tubes cleaned/replaced or will it just play itself out eventually? Just like pool, where you are supposed to put chlorine etc, do you have to put something like this to keep it cleanHi, I have an unheated in ground pool with a new sand filter and pump. Trying to drop the calcium level with more hard water is of little use. It won't cause it, just make it an attractive surface. They truly know what they are talking about, and they actually care about you. 9 days of testing and adding the acid. !Thank you for all your help. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. The heater has a cast header, right? This is the site I will always come to when I need a second opinion.Just let me say that this encounter has been entirely professional and most helpful. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. in 11 years this is the first time I have had the problem. A white powder could be many things. Today, the water is veryI added the conquest on saturday and followed the instructions.I ran the filter all night then stopped running and vacumed the I added hth super schock Sunday .Monday it showed no chlorine in the wate We're new pool owners with a salt chorinator system. The resulting white deposits are referred to as “efflorescence” in this instance.
I won't speculate as to the source of the mysterious white powder*, but don't try to stir it up. They're fragile and thin, like egg shell, shiney, and don't taste like salt. After adding Sparkle Conquest to my pool I was left with a white powdery substance all over the bottom of the pool.