There are simple test strips for iron by Aquachek and others. You can also take a water sample to your local pool supply store for testing.
Any iron in a swimming pool is likely to cause staining. Visit your local pool store and have it tested and based on the results of the test they can provide a sequestering agent to help remove the iron.
Yes, it is ok to use iron out in a pool for "cleaning only". If you intend to swim in the pool iron out can cause skin and eye irritations and poisoning if swallowed. The makers of Iron Out said it is not recommended for swimming pools.
Too much iron in a pool can cause things to turn black. Speak with your pool shop about the right treatment.
If the wheels are metal, replace them with plastic. Most likely not the vac or wheels. Are you sure its the vac ? New answer: Are you sure it is the vac? Do you have a lawn fairly near the pool? Have you or your gardener fertilized lately? The rust could be from pellet fertilizer - it has iron in it. Or iron could be coming from your pool heater if it has cast iron headers. K
Absolutely do not mix shock with bleach. there are chemicals specifically designed to remove Iron from the water. Ask your pool supply store. Hatawa
Iron in the fill water and you probably added chlor right after filling. Filter the water for 24 hrs then add chlor. There is a product made for iron in the water. It is a chealating agent that keeps the iron in suspension until the filter can filter out the iron.
It can. Well water has lots of minerals. Iron, zink etc.
Have the water tested to ascertain the cause (organics, iron, etc.) If it is organic (algae, etc) you want to shock the pool with chlorine. If it is iron you want to use a chelating agent, available in your local pool store, to remove the iron from the water before you shock..
high iron content
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Too much iron in the water
That can only be because of the source of your water.