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Water problem
« on: September 14, 2007, 07:42:14 pm »
I have white stuff floating in the water. I don't know what it is but I'm asuming its coming from inside the pipes of the tub. Does anyone know what I should do?
Change the water? Thanks.

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« on: September 14, 2007, 07:42:14 pm »

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Re: Water problem
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2007, 08:04:51 pm »
It sounds like white water mold.   :(

See http://www.rhtubs.com/decontamination.htm for solution. :'(
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Re: Water problem
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2007, 08:46:54 pm »
Galen,

   The only thing Doc's information skipped was to make sure you dechlorinate the water before draining you tub.  Sodium thiosulfate is the most widely used after super chlorination of a watermain before flushing.  You really don't want to send 50ppm of chlorine out over your lawn or down the street to the sewer.
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Re: Water problem
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2007, 09:26:14 pm »
What kind of white stuff?  Slimey?  Stringy?  Suddsy?

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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2007, 11:00:43 pm »
Well I say its white, its kind of light in color, off white, like a flake. Slimy. It mostly floats along the side. I take a pool net and skim it off. Its not real bad, but enough that I skim it off. I've super chlorinated it twice. I read that article you posted and that was enough for me. I've started the decontamination process. Thank you!
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Re: Water problem
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2007, 09:09:19 am »
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Well I say its white, its kind of light in color, off white, like a flake. Slimy. It mostly floats along the side. I take a pool net and skim it off. Its not real bad, but enough that I skim it off. I've super chlorinated it twice. I read that article you posted and that was enough for me. I've started the decontamination process. Thank you!

If its organic, you must decontaminate.  If its hard and scaley, it may be mineral.  Slimy sounds organic to me.

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« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2007, 10:38:07 am »
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If its organic, you must decontaminate.  If its hard and scaley, it may be mineral.  Slimy sounds organic to me.

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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2007, 10:40:59 am »
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Here's where Spock's Tricorder would sure come in handy!

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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2007, 07:50:56 pm »
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« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2007, 08:30:01 am »
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« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2007, 04:30:49 pm »
OK I identified the white flake. Its a build up of calcium inside the pipes. Every time I would turn on the pumps I get a new dose of flakes. I took a collection of flakes in a glass of water. Added clorox to it and waited one hour. The flakes were still there. I took another collection of flakes without water and added Mauriac acid to a plastic spoon. In one hour the flakes were gone. I need to lower my Ph for awhile, to rid the buildup.

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Re: Water problem
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2007, 08:29:45 am »
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OK I identified the white flake. Its a build up of calcium inside the pipes. Every time I would turn on the pumps I get a new dose of flakes. I took a collection of flakes in a glass of water. Added clorox to it and waited one hour. The flakes were still there. I took another collection of flakes without water and added Mauriac acid to a plastic spoon. In one hour the flakes were gone. I need to lower my Ph for awhile, to rid the buildup.

Its not organic.  Good job on the diagnosis.

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Re: Water problem
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2007, 12:29:55 pm »
Awesome diagnosis! :)
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