Answer:

It is possible to put the multiport back together backwards after changing a seal – it happens more than you would think. I’d double check that, from the looks of it you’ve backwashed into the pool – especially if the jets are returning the water when you are trying to backwash.

Good luck! Get the multiport resituated, let the pool sit and settle and vac to waste. Should be able to clear it up.

Does it make sense to change to a multi port valve?

not only does it seem easier to operate (mine often gets stuck) but it seems to be more versatile for cleaning and operation without filter if i have a problem

ANSWER: Absolutely switch to a multiport – it has more functions and is much easier to use!

The homeowner wanted the pool filled quickly, but timing wouldn’t work for a water truck as they were all booked out about a month – so in the hose went to get water into the pool. The iron content in the well water is super high – but we added FerriTabs, ran the water through the system with a sand filter, backwashed, and repeated the process. The pool will be party ready for a huge birthday this weekend!

A couple of photos to show you the new liner, the orange lid on the check valve showing just how much iron is in this water, and the pool today before our service tech vacuumed the rest of the iron sediment out of the pool.

Cale is a bit older now, as this video has been teaching pool owners how to vacuum for the last seven years! In that time, Cale and Joaynna (two of our former team members) have gotten married! Congratulations to Cale and Joaynna!

I have installed two Plungie pools over the past two years (both on the same block) in Ohio.

After the 1st year there were a few hairline cracks and some minor failure on the floor finish.   Both pools got repaired.

Though the floor patch came loose and created what you can see in the photo below.

Why isn’t EcoFinish Patching really easy?

It looks like the ecofinish isn’t getting a good grip down into the surface underneath – ecoFinish itself isn’t the water proof barrier so it’s a cosmetic issue – I wouldn’t add any other finishes or paints to the mix.  

Since a the surface underneath is a plaster/pebble/marcite – how the ecoFinish adheres is subject to many variables, including if there were any “dense” spots in the mix, or if there were any areas that got more/less hydration than the rest of the surface as it cured subject to each mixed batch there are inherently irregularities in any plaster/pebble/marcite mix.

You can sand down the areas flaking and leave it exposed underneath. For the repair I’d think the surface needs to be roughed up/ acid washed and sanded to allow for good adhesion – and then a good layer of the epoxy 50/50 put on – that starts a chemical reaction and creates a good surface gripping into the layer below the surface. Once the next coat of epoxy is put on and then the ecoFinish flamed on it creates the bond with the surface underneath. If the surface wasn’t porous enough to accept it when first applied I’d suspect this is why it let go from the surface. Unfortunately a patch can’t really be “glued down” to hide the issue and the entire setup has to come out to do even a small repair (the compressor/ecoFinish machine etc.) making it a more complicated fix than a quick one unfortunately. Good news though, that far underwater it’s harder to see- and I know hard to live with when you know it’s there- but ultimately just a minor blemish until a fix can be done.

Hope this helps!

We are also not afraid to fill a new pool with source water high in iron -like we did with our recent Legendary Escapes construction project of the “Rockstar” pool. If they are good enough for that tough job, they really do the trick!

High Iron Content States/Areas

States where we sell the majority of our FerriTabs – and areas of the country where iron content in well water/source water is particularly high are:

Michigan & Pennsylvania

Where do we ship FerriTabs?

We can ship anywhere in the USA- we can also ship internationally, though it costs a lot, even to ship to Canada – We’ve also shipped our FerriTabs out this week via direct orders from our website to:

Alabama – Gurley

Arkansas – Vilonia

Florida – Plant City, Palm City, Fleming Isle, Melrose

Indiana – Middletown, Cedar Lake

Louisiana – Gonzales

Michigan – Hudsonville, Wixom, Howell, Brighton, Dexter, Farmington Hills,

Minnesota – North Oaks, Rogers, Osage

New Jersey – Jackson

Pennsylvania – Red Lion

South Dakota – Morristown

Isn’t it fun to see where everyone is having success with FerriTabs? (We think it is, for what it’s worth ;o)

More about FerriTabs & How to Order them

Description

• Remove iron from swimming pool water
• Decolorize swimming pool water
• Water treatment tablets for swimming pools
• Sand filter water treatment tablets
• Surface stains must be removed with ascorbic acid prior to use.
• each jar contains 10 tablets -1 tablet treats/3,000 gallons of water

Product description

Ferri-Iron Tabs are water treatment tablets that help eliminate the discoloration caused by iron and manganese.

They have been formulated for use in all filters EXCEPT diatomaceous earth filters.

These double-action tablets have been formulated to help decolorize water that has been colored by IRON or MANGANESE. These discoloring insoluble materials are removed from the water by charge neutralization and flocculation. This non-toxic formulation is completely soluble in water and contains no caustic or corrosive chemicals, diatomaceous earth, alum or any chemicals that will alter the pH or chlorine level of the water.

Directions: Make sure pool water has a pH of 7.2-7.6, and contains a measurable amount of chlorine by adjusting with chemicals as necessary. Chlorine will not effect the Ferri-Iron Tab action on Iron or Manganese. Make sure the pool filter is in good operating condition and has been turned on. Drop 1 tablet for each 3000 gallons of pool water into the skimmer basket. In large pools that have multiple skimmers distribute the tablets.

For best results, add the required tablets over a period of a few hours. Keep the filter operating. In order to permanently improve the water quality, the filter must be thoroughly back-washed within 18-24 hours after treatment. In pools that have severe problems, repeat dosage and back-wash procedures after 24-48 hours. In order to prevent a recurrence, when adding make up water and 1 tablet for each 3000 gallons or less of fresh water.

***Note: This product does not remove iron staining from pool surfaces. This product removes iron from in the water itself. You must pre-treat with an ascorbic acid based stain remover, and then treat with FerriTabs to completely remove staining and iron from your pool.***