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White Flakes

Posted by MikeG715 (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 1, 12 at 12:57

I have a salt system on my pool, and if I do not run my vacuum constantly I get little white flakes in my pool. What are they? And what can I do to rid the problem? Thanks!


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RE: White Flakes

In all likelihood, it is calcium that flaked off the cell.

This is likely a chemistry issue. What are the current levels as reported by a proper test kit, no strips except for salt.

Scott


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RE: White Flakes

We get them this time of year every year. Knocking the PH down for awhile and it all goes away. Fish some out, pour acid on there and if it sizzles, it's calcium.


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