Can I run saltwater system with high copper? - Intex Automatic Salt Water System for Above Ground Saltwater Pool

The salt generator only works when the pool pump is running. If you want a higher chlorine level, run the pump longer. Also, to keep your chlorine in the pool, be sure to adjust the stabilizer level. (25 ppm for salt systems). As for copper, this level should be 0 at all times

copper levels have to be lowered by delution (adding more water)
your daughters hair rinse with lrmon juice the reason this probably happened your PH and alkalinity are both probably low PH should be between 7.2 and 7.6 alkalinity shouls be between 80 and 120 if un aware of pool chemistry take water to a professional

I agree with Charles T Nevin but also watch your active ingredients on your chemicals to make sure you are not adding the copper when treating. Common with algaecides especially.

Green is an indicator of metal in the water or no sanitizer. Check your sanitizer level and have your pool service company check for metal. Could be very high acid level ... eating at anything copper in your system.

I am having the same problem I wonder how to tell if my salt water system is working. My ph is good but I still have no chlorine or copper

Disconnect the 2 hoses from the saltwater system, and put on the cell cover plates. In a counter clockwise motion, unscrew the collar of the copper electrode and remove the electrolytic cell. Pour kitchen grade vinegar into the cell to immerse the titanuim plates, put the copper electrode back and soak for 1 hr + untill no color remains. then drain vinegar and reconnect

-The directions say: Drain about 20% of the pool water and add fresh water to decrease the copper ion concentration below 0.2 ppm

-Add aluminum sulfate .027 ounces per 1000 gals. or aluminum potassium sulfate 0.4 ounce per 1000 gal.

-Use Ultra-swim shampoo containing chelating agents.

did you remember to use cyanuric acid?

A sequestrate from your pool supply can prevent problems from the copper. The water you are adding needs to be checked for copper and algaecide especially for mustard algae will have copper. Diluting it with a water chance is the most common way to take care of the problem.

I use my 3 way test strips and copper strip when the pool is not running After 15 seconds the readings are using a bit high. After 3 - 4 minutes the readings are perfect.