For treatment of a freshly cleaned and filled spa, whirlpool, or hot tub, add 0.6-1.1 fluid ounces of this product per 1,000 gallons of water. Subsequent additions of 0.2-0.4 fluid ounces of this product per 1,000 gallons of water should be made every 5-7 days after initial treatment for maintenance.
Keeping this in view, is it safe to swim with algaecide in pool?
We recommend waiting at least 15 minutes to swim after adding algaecide to your swimming pool. Most algaecides are perfectly safe to swim with. It is not recommended to swim with flocculent in your pool as it will reduce its effectiveness.
Regarding this, how long does algaecide 60 take to work?
Your chlorine levels won’t return to normal right after you shock your pool anyway, so we recommend waiting at least 24 hours to add algaecide. When adding algaecide to your pool, make sure you add the correct amount. The number of gallons your pool holds will correctly determine the dosage.
Can you use too much algaecide?
Adding too much algaecide will have a counterproductive effect. The product will have a tougher time working when it’s saturated in the water. There’s not much to remedy an algaecide overdose except letting it naturally dissipate. Swimmer usage, evaporation and backwashing are all factors that can contribute to this.
Which algaecide is best?
Best swimming pool algaecide for all pools
For an all-purpose swimming pool algaecide, we recommend Kem-Tek 60% Algaecide Concentrate. This pool and spa algaecide contains 60% of its active ingredient, polyquaternium WSCP. It’s effective at removing most types of algae and preventing them from returning.
Does algaecide make pool cloudy?
If you add algaecide, keep in mind that some algaecide contains copper, which can actually make a pool cloudy. If the cloudiness persists 24 hours after shocking, then it’s possible that you used a poor-quality chlorine shock.
Will algaecide work without chlorine?
So unless you’re dealing with mustard algae or black algae, leave the algaecide on the shelf and get ready to shock the heck out of your pool. But when dealing with regular ol’ green pool algae, chlorine is your best bet to kill it dead.
Does algaecide 60 have copper in it?
Clear 60 Poly-based Pool Algaecide, contains no copper. Safe to use in salt pools (chlorine-generated).
How do you use all 60 algae?
Standard Application:
For treatment of a freshly cleaned and filled pool, pour the initial dose of 6-11 oz. per 10,000 gallons of water directly into pool. Additions of 2-4 oz. of this product per 10,000 gallons of water should be made every 5-7 days after initial treatment for maintenance.
How do you use Polyquat 60?
For treatment of a freshly cleaned and filled pool add initially 6 to 11 oz. of this product per 10,000 gallons of water. Subsequent additions of 2 to 4 oz. of this product per 10,000 gallons of water should be made every 5 to 7 days after initial treatment for maintenance.