White residue on pool tile

Stains on the pool surfaces, pool equipment
or on the swimmers, or off-color swimming pool
water. Discolored but clear pool water.
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White residue on pool tile

Postby all4him » Fri 18 May, 2007 07:27

I have a white residue or buildup on the tile along the water line.

I have used a diluted acid mixture in the past to get rid of it but I do not want to keep using acid becuase eventually I am affraid it will eat out the groute.

Is there something a can buy to put in the water to prevent this white film or residue from forming? Or is there something available to spray on it to remove it other than an acid mixture?


me_too

Re: White residue on pool tile

Postby me_too » Fri 18 May, 2007 12:39

all4him wrote:I have a white residue or buildup on the tile along the water line.

I have used a diluted acid mixture in the past to get rid of it but I do not want to keep using acid becuase eventually I am affraid it will eat out the groute.

Is there something a can buy to put in the water to prevent this white film or residue from forming? Or is there something available to spray on it to remove it other than an acid mixture?

Have your water tested, it may be high in pH and alkalinity, thus depositing calcium carbonate.
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Postby all4him » Mon 21 May, 2007 12:18

I did have it tested and the Alkalinity was ok but the PH was up.

What is the best way to get rid of the white residue?
me_too

Postby me_too » Mon 21 May, 2007 15:44

all4him wrote:I did have it tested and the Alkalinity was ok but the PH was up.

What is the best way to get rid of the white residue?


If it's calcium carbonate, simply dropping the pH to 7.0 or thereabouts should make it disappear. (Technically it will go back in solution).

If you have a water heater it's important you get this under control before it clogs up the pipes.

Best regards,
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Postby all4him » Tue 22 May, 2007 07:42

Thanks will get it done
me_too

Postby me_too » Tue 22 May, 2007 09:49

all4him wrote:Thanks will get it done


BTW what's the average pool water temperature in Texas for this time of year?

Over here the pool's a refreshing 53 F.
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Postby all4him » Wed 23 May, 2007 07:20

Right now it is around 80 degrees. We have already been in it this year a couple of times.

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