PoolRx+ Booster & Compatibility
The PoolRx Booster is a bit of a mystery for many consumers and pool service pros. It is just the PoolRx+ minerals packed into a paste form that you would use under a few circumstances. One, if you notice the minerals have worn out either after 4-6 months or from other issues like algae, heavy use, and so on. Two, if the pool is large and you are using it to bring up the mineral content to the manufacturer's recommended levels for that pool size. Three, if you use a PoolRx+ to clear a green pool, you may need a booster sooner because the minerals were used up fighting the algae.
They now have two boosters available for PoolRx+, a Blue booster with 8 oz of the mineral and a Black Booster with 12 oz of the mineral. Depending on the unit you have and the pool size will determine which booster to use.
PoolRx+ is compatible with all chlorine types, if using cal hypo be sure to dilute it in a bucket of water before pouring it into the pool. PoolRx+ is also compatible with all salt systems, ozone systems, UV, and AOP.
PoolRX+ is not compatible with other copper algaecides, biguanides, bromine, sodium bromide
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 microalgae that you can't see but uses up the chlorine in your pool.
PoolRx is ideal for a saltwater pool 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.
You can also use PoolRx to clear up a green pool. Fred goes over the process in detail in the Podcast
and I have done this myself so I know it is very effective. Just remember that a lot of the minerals will be used up in clearing up the pool so a Booster Pack will be needed.
For step-by-step instructions in clearing up a green pool: http://poolrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PoolRX-Green-to-CleanWEB.pdf
If you are a homeowner purchasing PoolRx for your pool will save you money on all of your chemicals including chlorine (liquid or tablets), clarifiers, Phosphate Removers, and Shock. The price of the PoolRx unit will pay for itself over the course of the season and as a bonus, your water will remain algae-free. So the $60-$90 investment is well worth it and to get your money's worth to add the PoolRx right at the beginning of the season.
For the Pool Service Professional PoolRx is something that you would add on and charge your customers for. Customers differ and some may want a detailed explanation of what PoolRx does and is while others will not mind at all. To help in this PoolRx has a section on their website dedicated to Pool Service Professionals. You must register first and then you will have access to documentation and form letters that you can send to your customers.
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