Pool RX Explained - Podcast Interview with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
In this Podcast I interview Fred
Schweer of PoolRx and he discusses in detail what exactly is PoolRx
and how it can benefit you as a pool owner or pool service
professional. He covers the uses of PoolRx, how it eliminates algae
and frees up your chlorine and goes over some cautions when using the
product.
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Related Videos:
PoolRx Overview and Use Video:
Eliminates and Prevents all Algae: https://youtu.be/vYodIg3hu8g
PoolRx will Solve: Algae Every Week,
Constant Low Chlorine Levels, High Phosphates:
https://youtu.be/LA7HZ_nIQcA
PoolRx is a Mineral Technology does
two very simple things when used in your pool or spa; it eliminates
all algae and will allow you to use less chlorine during the pool
season. The active ingredient is Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate
(chelated).
What Chelated means is that the metals
in the PoolRx have been bonded to form two coordinated bonds similar
to what Metal Sequestering Agents do. This means that the Metal Ions
will remain in the PoolRx unit with no metal ions being introduced
into the pool or spa water. PoolRx is Chelated so the metal ions stay
within the PoolRx unit itself.
Make sure that you choose the right
size PoolRX unit so that the treatment will be effective. You can
place it either in your skimmer or pump basket. When you first insert
the unit run your pool for 3-4 hours. Then run it the normal cycle to
get at least one full cycle of water from the pool, into the filter
and back into the pool again. The PoolRx unit should last 4-6 months.
PoolRx eliminates all algae fast. Even
micro algae that you can't see but uses up the chlorine in your pool.
It works effectively in old water that
has high TDS, high CYA and high Phosphate levels as well as in new
water. See the cautions below if you are using PoolRX with high CYA
levels see the caution below. It doesn't matter if your Phosphate
level is 10,000, PoolRx will prevent algae growth no matter the
Phosphate levels.
PoolRx is ideal for a salt water pools
also. It will extend the life of your salt cell as you run the system
at a lower output while PoolRx is present in the pool, typically 50%
less output. PoolRx minerals also include a de-scaler that will
prevent scale from attaching to the salt cell meaning less cleaning
of the cell is needed. Also since it is generating less, the pH won't
rise as high requiring less acid to be added to the pool.
PoolRx is compatible with just about
every product. However, don’t use with copper based algaecides,
sodium bromide or bromine. If using with Cal-Hypo, dilute first
before adding to pool. I suggest you avoid Cal-Hypo entirely when
using PoolRx in your pool.
PoolRx uses proprietary chelating agent
that prevents fall out and staining due to pH fluctuation or over
oxidation. This means PoolRx is very stable and effective in some of
the worst water possible and toughest pool conditions, but there are
limits to any product.
Keep your pool in normal chemistry
ranges. The recommended range is:
Chlorine 0.5-1.0 ppm
pH 7.2-7.8
Alkalinity 80-120
Cyanuric Acid 10-80
High CYA
If your CYA is above 100, be sure to do
an “adjusted alkalinity calculation”. And keep your pH and
Alkalinity in normal ranges. PoolRx works in extreme environments
with high TDS and where CYA is 150-200+. However, understand that if
your CYA is at a saturation point, and water gets out of balance, the
CYA can come out of solution. If it does this, the CYA can coagulate
the PoolRx minerals, which combined, will show up as a purple dust in
the pool. This dust can be brushed up but won’t go away until you
reduce CYA levels in the water. Or dust will stick to the scale
build up on the surface. Once the CYA levels drop to normal levels
the Purple dust will disappear.
Existing copper in water
If you think you have existing copper
in your water, from old copper plumbing or an old copper heat
exchange that has been leaching copper in the water, or from cheap
non chelated copper algaecides, or well water, test for copper first
before using PoolRx. You can take a water sample to your local pool
store or get some Copper test strips, they actually work pretty well.
If you have under .02ppm of copper in
the water, it is OK to use PoolRx. If your copper test reads higher
than .02ppm, we recommend using CuLator. Unlike a sequestering agent
that only hold metals in solution, CuLator physically pulls metals
out of the water. Test every 4-6 months. To learn more about Culator
and getting rid of Metals in your pool water see this playlist for a
series of videos:
Metal in Your Pool Water:
High TDS, High CYA, overdosing.
If the water is saturated with TDS and
CYA or you over dose, the PoolRx minerals won’t have any room to
dissolve into solution in the water and will stay in granular form.
If this happens the minerals may have to be vacuumed up, and or, they
can stick to the scale build up on the surface. If this happens, vac,
dilute and get rid of scale. It is important to know your correct
pool size so that you get the right size PoolRx unit for your pool.
If you need more information on PoolRx
you can visit their website. To order PoolRx today:
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