My name is Stan:

I have an above ground and would like to know how to remove RUST from around the skimmer.

Thanks for a quick response to my question.

Stan

Hi, Stan!

Greetings and WELCOME to the site! I just moved your question that you had posted in Introductions to this forum topic area so that it will get the most exposure to those who are best able to answer it. Introductions is for people to introduce themselves and we try to not ask questions there.

It can be a little confusing when first learning how to use this site! Your question will get noticed much more in this forum topic area.

We would appreciate it if you would return to Introductions sometime to tell us a little about yourself though, if you would be willing to do that.

Thanks!

Have a great pool site for care of your pool along with the rust factor.

" Rust?

We recently did some work in our back yard using steel wool. Particles of the steel wool ended up in our inground pool. Small rust stains from the steel wool are appearing. Is there something I can use on these small stains to remove the rust without emptying the entire pool?

First start by adding a dose of a quality Mineral Treatment Product. This will chelate (complex) with iron and help prevent further staining. To remove the stains try this: put a pound of pH decreaser in a white sock and drop onto a stained area. Leave in place for a few minutes and slowly move to other areas with the vacuum pole. It should dissolve the stains. A better option would be to use a stain-remover accessory. This gadget (available at many pool stores) will allow you to siphon a solution onto the stains. To make a suitable solution: to a 1/2 gallon of water, in a plastic container, add 1 quart of a quality Mineral Treatment Product and 1 quart of muriatic acid. Make sure that you wear rubber gloves and eye protection! Use the device to siphon the liquid onto the stains. Afterwards, adjust the pH, as necessary. Another type of accessory allows you to scrub the stains away and might be a simple and effective way to deal with the problem. I hope that this information proves helpful."
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If the wall of your pool is rusting you unfortunately have a steel pool rather than aluminium. The rust is likely staring right at the bolt holes so removing the skimmer will be in order. Peel back the liner just enough to give you room to work, Wire brush the steel as best you can and then treat with something like Extend. Amazon.com: Loctite 75430 Extend Rust Treatment - 1 Quart: Automotive