Why is my fiberglass pool turning white
Why is my fiberglass pool’s shell fading? This is a frequent question that fiberglass pool customers may have to understand at some point. This fading can start as a white material forming on the walls of the pool and can also make the water appear hazy. The white particulate can also build up in the filter which will require frequent cleaning. This can happen to any fiberglass pool because of age, excessive chemical treatments (especially overchlorination) or most commonly, a combination of these concerns. If you see a film of white or greyish-white grime on the sides of your pool around the tile line, that's calcium. Calcium can build up and leach into the shell’s gelcoat. As fiberglass pools begin to age the gelcoat or color will slowly fade to white over time. Calcium scale deposits occur when your water an over abundance of calcium or from metals in the water. The white metal depostis are usually from calcium deposits that have built up over time. Maintaining a great looking f...