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Weekly Maintenance with API Water

Weekly Maintenance with API Water

Maintaining your swimming pool is important for preventing common water issues all season long. Issues that can be expensive and difficult to resolve and repair. API Revive!® Weekly is the ideal product for weekly care.

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Use Revive!® WEEKLY to prevent staining and water discoloration and maintain low phosphate levels. Revive!® WEEKLY removes organic debris and finer particles keeping your water sparkling clear. 

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E-Z POOL® clarifies and conditions water for a refreshing swim, while keeping hair, skin, and swimwear safe! It contains a long-lasting algae control that prevents outbreaks. E-Z POOL® keeps water clean and crystal clear, breaking down contaminants instantly so your chlorine doesn’t have to. No waiting to swim after application! 

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PEPPER® meets the specific and unique demands of saltwater pools. The water conditioners in PEPPER® reduce troublesome pH drift that cause cloudy water and swimmer irritation. PEPPER® breaks down swimmer waste and contaminants, increasing the efficiency of your sanitizer, ensuring the cleanest and safest water for your family. PEPPER® prevents scale buildup on your generator cell, pool equipment, and surfaces, prolonging their lifespan. No waiting to swim after application!

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ENZymePRO® is a concentrated natural enzyme that breaks down the organic waste that clouds water. Sunscreens and lotions, skin and hair care products often cause waterline build up and can cause unsightly stains. ENZymePRO®’s powerful formulation breaks down these troublesome substances, improving sanitizer effectiveness. Pets introduce significantly more debris and organic waste than people. If you have pets that swim, a weekly maintenance dose of ENZymePRO® is important to maintaining clean clear water. 

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CHLORINE & BROMINE POOLS

  • Inspect equipment, backwash or clean filter as needed.
  • Empty skimmer baskets & vacuum or remove debris completely from pool.
  • Test water & make any necessary balancing adjustments. E-Z POOL® performs best at a Calcium level of 350ppm or higher.
  • With filtration system running, add (1) 8 oz. scoop of E-Z POOL® per 5,000 gallons.
  • Add in front of a return jet in the deepest part of the pool.
  • In extreme weather additional may be used to maintain water quality.
  • If the pool also has UV, 03, AOP, ECG, AG, CU add half the recommended dose.
  • Maintain low metal levels, low phosphate levels and sparkling clear water with Revive! WEEKLY. Pour 4 oz. of Revive!® WEEKLY per 10,000 gallons in front of a return jet.
  • A routine addition of ENZymePRO® prevents waterline buildup and increases chlorine’s effectiveness. Add 4 oz. per 12,500 gallons directly into the skimmer or in front of a jet. 
SALT WATER POOLS
  • Inspect equipment, backwash or clean filter as needed.
  • Empty skimmer baskets & vacuum or remove debris completely from pool.
  • Test water & make any necessary balancing adjustments. PEPPER® performs best at a Calcium level of 350ppm or higher.
  • With filtration system running, add ¼ lb. of PEPPER® per 10,000 gallons.
  • Add directly in front of return jet or broadcast over pool surface with pump running.
  • Maintain low metal levels, low phosphate levels and sparkling clear water with Revive! WEEKLY. Pour 4 oz. of Revive!® WEEKLY per 10,000 gallons in front of a return jet.
  • A routine addition of ENZymePRO® prevents waterline buildup and increases chlorine’s effectiveness. Add 4 oz. per 12,500 gallons directly into the skimmer or in front of a jet. 

Best maintenance practices will help keep water clear and prevent poor water conditions. All great looking water relies on proper circulation and filtration as well as timely cleaning of debris that builds contaminants and impurities in pool water.

Test and balance your pool water weekly with a good quality test kit or test strips.

UNBALANCED WATER
  • Irritating – Burning Eyes & Itchy Skin
  • Cloudy, Dull Looking
  • Corrosive
  • Scale Forming
  • Prone to Staining
  • Increased Equipment Costs
  • Increased Chemical Costs
BALANCED WATER
  • Comfortable
  • Safe & Neutral
  • Protects Equipment & Finishes
  • Lower Maintenance Costs
  • Healthy & Clear

IDEAL WATER CHEMISTRY LEVELS

  • Chlorine - 1-4ppm
  • Stabilizer/Cyanuric Acid (CYA) – 30-50ppm
  • pH - 7.2-7.6
  • Total Alkalinity: 80-120 *Finish Dependent
  • Calcium Hardness: 200-400ppm

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