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They are called water polishers, clarifiers, coagulants, light flocks, or sequestering
agents. They all do pretty much the same thing. These products will pull together those small
particles until they are large enough for the filter to catch. Intec recommends a product called
Super Blue that is manufactured by Robarb™. It is a corn starch durative. Follow the
instructions on the label for the amount to add to you pool. This should be added once a week
or as needed. If you see another cloud form during the middle of the week; i.e., after a storm
or a heavy bathing load, you may reapply.
6.2 Oxidizing Agents
These products will physically burn up the microscopic particles in your pool. These
products are more commonly utilized because of their ease of use and they are a more
economical option. The two most common agents are:
1. Hydrogen Peroxide
or
2. Household Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)
To keep these instructions simplified, one can substitute hydrogen peroxide in the place
of bleach. Hydrogen peroxide can be substituted for those choosing to live a totally chlorine-
free lifestyle. (Hydrogen peroxide is available at Whole-Foods in the laundry section as a
bleach alternative). However, please do not be concerned about using bleach. Remember, we
are not using a stabilizer such as cyanuric acid which is necessary to keep chlorine in the water
molecule. Bleach does not remain in the pool as a weak form of chlorine. Just like the muriatic
acid, it is self-sacrificing, and does not remain in your pool after it finishes doing its job of
oxidizing.
Once a week, add one quart of bleach or hydrogen peroxide for each 8,000 gallons of
water in your pool (even if the pool water is perfectly clear). This treatment will prevent a
cloud from forming. Look at the clarity of your pool water often. Any time the water is not
clear, add one quart of bleach for each 8,000 gallons of water.
Monday
Testing Schedule
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