What are the white flecks in pool water what causes them and how is the problem remedied?

Answer 1

Usually metal particles cause rusting are in the pool they need to be found by vacuuming well or a magnet,If they are tiny spots you may have metal in your water .You should anytime you add large amounts of water to your pool add a metal out to capture small particles and filter them out. To remove them if you are going to drain your pool in the near future you should have it professionally Acid Washed. If you want to spot clean yourself. Take an 1 1/2 length of PVC pipe that you can hold on the rust while you are outside the pool.Carefully add dry or liquid pool acid into pipe the pipe so it settles on the spot, Wait a while scrub with a brush and repeat as necessary checking the PH of your pool and adding PH up to a different end of pool to keep your Ph in check. Too much acid in your pool will corrode all metal from bobby pins to your heater and pump.

Answer 2

It is calcium deposits from water either dripping onto dry plaster or leaching through the wet plaster surface. To remove with the pool filled, jump in with a divers mask and sand lightly with wet / dry sandpaper. Do not use power tools unless you are a stupid idiot and want to die a horrible horrible death.

Answer 3

It could be that the pH is too low. Be sure to test for chlorine and pH weekly, and adjust accordingly. If you are not comfortable using a home test kit, just take a sample of pool water to your local pool store Leslie's has a computerized test. But don't let them talk you into buying stuff you don't need. If it isn't something to adjust chlorine, pH or alkalinity, put off buying it until you get these things right. If your pool is in balance and the water is clear, you don't need anything else.