How fast does Chem out work?

Allow at least 8-12 hours for superchlorination treatment to oxidize wastes and chloramines from the pool water.

How to use Chem Out?

Directions for use:

  1. Allow at least 8–12 hours for superchlorination treatment to oxidize wastes and chloramines from the pool water.
  2. Broadcast Chem Out® directly to the pool according to the dosage chart is located on the product label.

What is pool chem out?

Chem-Out quickly removes excess chlorine or bromine from pool water after superchlorination or algae treatment.

  • Reduces high chlorine and bromine levels.
  • Suitable for all swimming pool types.

How do you use bioguard 4 way test strips?

Directions

  1. Dip entire strip into water and remove immediately.
  2. Hold Strip level for 15 seconds (do not shake excess water from strip).
  3. Compare Total Bromine, Free Chlorine, pH, and Total Alkalinity pads (in that order) to color chart on label.

How do you read a BioGuard test strip?

Dip entire strip into water and remove immediately. Hold Strip level for 15 seconds (do not shake excess water from strip). Compare Total Bromine, Free Chlorine, pH, Total Alkalinity and Total Hardness pads (in that order) to color chart on label.

What chemicals do I need for pool opening?

We recommend that you take an inventory of the following:

  • Chlorine Tablets & Chlorine Stock.
  • pH Increaser & Decreaser.
  • Alkalinity & Calcium Increaser.
  • Cyanuric Acid or Stabilizer.
  • Algaecides, Clarifiers, Enzymes.
  • Test Kit Reagents or Test Strips.
  • Stain Removers.

Should I shock my pool when I first fill it up?

At first you’ll add chlorine in what’s called “shock” levels – an extra heavy dose to start your pool off. A shock dose coupled with extra circulation will ensure that all the water gets treated properly in the beginning. Now it’s time to keep the water hardness in check, otherwise known as alkalinity.

Why do I have no free chlorine?

Chlorine lock can occur when there is too much cyanuric acid (also referred to as conditioner or stabilizer) in the water. This occurs when too much stabilizer is added to the water or when the swimming pool isn’t being partially drained and refilled periodically. Chlorine lock can also occur if the pH is unbalanced.