The bottle says "For phosphate level under 1000". Our pool current at level 2500. Can I use this or not?
1144391
I'm not sure. Mine was about 800. I used the prescribed amount and it did bring the phosphates down. But I would not use this product again. It plugged my filter. After trying multiple cleaner products [including the one from Natural Chemistry], I finally had to acid wash my filer cartridges to get it out. It took months to to get my filter back to normal.
1144392
I was successful. I could not control algae in the pool. The phosfree did the job. Algae grows freely In high levels of posphates. However you must follow the directions and run the filter for 48 hours or risk clogging the filter. good luck. Jimbo
1144393
We had an awful problem with phosphates in our pool especially with our well water. Last year in order to get rid of the problem we used PhosFree Commercial strength and that took care of it. Probably a good idea to start with the Commercial strength then maintain with the regular PhosFree. Overall a great product! We love the liquid solar cover by Natural Chemistry too - it works.
2213987
We have a large in-ground pool (35,000 gallons). I did a lot of research last year on this topic of alkalinity because it is difficult to maintain the proper balance in our pool. At the opening of the pool for the season we get the pool where it needs to be using stronger methods (shock, boxes of baking soda). Then we use these tablets and chlorine tablets for maintenance. We put them in the skimmer basket. The baking soda tablets dissolve more quickly than the chlorine tablets. I check the skimmer probably every two days and if they are dissolved I put two more in. This method keeps our pool balanced all summer. I don't understand why these aren't more readily available in stores. We have a large in-ground pool (35,000 gallons). I did a lot of research last year on this topic of alkalinity because it is difficult to maintain the proper balance in our pool. At the opening of the pool for the season we get the pool where it needs to be using stronger methods (shock, boxes of baking soda). Then we use these tablets and chlorine tablets for maintenance. We put them in the skimmer basket. The baking soda tablets dissolve more quickly than the chlorine tablets. I check the skimmer probably every two days and if they are dissolved I put two more in. This method keeps our... » Read More We have a large in-ground pool (35,000 gallons). I did a lot of research last year on this topic of alkalinity because it is difficult to maintain the proper balance in our pool. At the opening of the pool for the season we get the pool where it needs to be using stronger methods (shock, boxes of baking soda). Then we use these tablets and chlorine tablets for maintenance. We put them in the skimmer basket. The baking soda tablets dissolve more quickly than the chlorine tablets. I check the skimmer probably every two days and if they are dissolved I put two more in. This method keeps our pool balanced all summer. I don't understand why these aren't more readily available in stores. « Show Less
1598582
I believe around 2200+. I love this pool. Best thing I did is switch to the salt water system.
200630
Not sure because I have a 500 gallon tub. I use one capful Of non-chlorine After each use or once a week. Try calling the manufacturer for an answer or your local hot tub specialist good luck
1172114
Penny....this product will aid in the removal of phosphates from any pool that uses a filtration device. If there are no phosphates, then there will be no algae
1172118
I do not know. We have a solar-heated inground plaster pool that also gets like bathwater. I have been very happy with this product's ability to prevent algae growth.
967064
Yes, you should be able to use it in your hot tub. Ph is effected by temperature, but the effect is small. At 106 F it will read 1% or so lower than the true Ph.
293617
Depends on where you are located. I'm in NW. Indiana with a pool of 25,000 gal. They recommended a 250,000 btu for my pool but in doing research it was said that you can not buy too small. I installed outdoors and am very happy with the results. I can increase pool temp. by atleast 1 degree an hour and can maintain with a short burst daily. You probably should go with a 400,000 if I were you.
1049583
Maybe. The pump matters more. At 15,000 gals you probably have a good pump. Your pump has to be rated at between 1500-4000 GPH in order to use this chlorinator. I bought this system to work with my above ground Intex pool and 2650 GPH Intex sand filter pump so connecting it was a breeze. Adapting this unit to an in ground pool may be difficult, I haven't tried it.
777441
Depends on your water chemistry - has nothing to do with type of filter. It is very important to have your phosphate level at 100 or less if you want to keep the chemistry balanced.
62671
Don't think it is. My pool only @ 8000 gallons. Probably need a bigger pump
922303
The info. says for home use only @5 gal per min. my pools run arount 15/20 gal per min. My opinon is no!!
819595
Sorry, I don't know the answer to that. It did work well, but I haven't bought any more, prefering to add my own fertilizer to the water beneath.
769493
The bottle says that the color code is light bluish for 8.5 and higer, so you probably wont be able to accuratly tell what the ph is if it higher. If your just testing regular things like your gardens water you will almost never get any reading that are higher than 8 or lower than 4 (or atleast i would hope so). Hope it helps a little!
813107
It can help but it is not the solution. Phosphates are the problem. Get a phosphate reactor running GFO. get your phosphate under .10 or at .08. Do water changes every day. cut down your lighting until under control.
1517398
Phos free is the full strength phosphate removal. Pool perfect is the maintenance product once the algae problem is gone And the phosphate level is controlled.
789051
It will if you add too much to your pool. It does go away. I find it works better for me if I use the whole bottle I do not have any algae problem. My pool is a play pool so is shallow and has not dropped in temp below 88 degrees all summer. This was causing me grief with algae until I used black algae killer. Try adjusting how much you are using.