Fiberglass pool problems
Why is my fiberglass pool’s shell whitening? This is a frequent concern that fiberglass pool customers may have to deal with at some point. This dulling can start as a white material forming on the shell of the pool and can also make the water seem cloudy. The white particulate can also build up in the filter which will require constant cleaning. This can happen to any fiberglass pool because of age, excessive chemical treatments (especially overchlorination) or more frequently, a combination of these concerns. If you view a layer of white or greyish-white film on the walls of your pool around the waterline, that's calcium. Calcium can build up and leach into the pool’s gelcoat. As fiberglass swimming pools begin to get older the gelcoat finish will slowly fade in color over time. Calcium scale deposits occur when your water has too much calcium or from metals in the water. The white metal depostis are typically from calcium deposits that have accumulated over the years. Keeping a ...