Pool Algicide

{algae}: a plant or plantlike organism of any of several phyla, divisions, or classes of chiefly aquatic usually chlorophyll-containing nonvascular organisms of polyphyletic origin that usually include the green, yellow-green, brown, and red algae in the eukaryotes and the blue-green algae in the prokaryotes

Benefits

Unique organo copper complex, completely safe to use with all types of pool surfaces
Our special non-staining formula out performs all other algaecides
Lasts for 90 days
Great maintenance protection product, just like having an insurance policy for your pool
Kills all types of algae (blue-green, mustard, black, pink)
Significant clarifying effect
Guaranteed non-staining formula
Excellent booster for salt chlorine generators
Great for opening pools in the summer

Important Notes

Shock your pool, if necessary, 24 hours before adding Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide
If using calcium hypochlorite, wait 24 hours before adding Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide
Do not use copper based algaecides with Ionizer, Baquacil, and Nature 2 systems
Ensure filtration system is working properly. Backwash first if necessary
Ensure pH range is 7.2 - 7.8
Add proper dosage of algaecide directly to the pool and distribute over as wide an area as possible
For SEVERE algae, adjust pH to 7.2 and add double the normal dose

Sizes

Dosage

Excellent general-purpose algaecide that remains active in the pool water for 90 days. It is based on a low dose, organo copper complex, which is extremely effective and highly economical (32 oz. treats 20,000 gallons pool water). It is effective in controlling all algae types. There is not a pool that won't benefit from this amazing product.

What are algae?

Algae are actually microscopic plants. Like all plants, algae require nutrients. Algae obtain their food from leaves, plants and organic matter (including bathers). There are in excess of thirty thousand different species! In an effort to make identification easier, the swimming pool industry classifies algae as blue-green, mustard, pink and black algae (also known as black-spot algae). Blue-green algae tend to be of the floating variety, whereas mustard algae and black algae cling to the pool interior, particularly cracks and crevices. The clinging species of algae are the most difficult to control.

Can chlorine be used as an algaecide?

It is true that chlorine compounds can be used to treat algae infestations. However, chlorine resistant algae consume large quantities of chlorine, reducing the free chlorine available to control bacteria and viruses.

Is Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide okay with all chlorine compounds?

What is the level of copper in the pool water when using Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide?

When using the normal dosage rate, the copper level is 0.26 ppm. This is well below the acceptable NSPI level (0.3 ppm) and also below the WHO level (1.5 ppm).

What prevents the copper in Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide from dropping out of solution and staining the pool?

Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide is a specially formulated product containing a unique organo copper complex. This simply means that the copper ion has been complexed to stop it from coming out of solution and possibly causing a pool to stain. The added bonus is that the complex last longer in the water and provides extra algae protection. We guarantee that Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide will not stain a pool. (This guarantee is dependent on the pool being maintained within NSPI levels for balanced water and Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide being used according to the stated directions).

Does Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide really last 3 months?

Absolutely! The unique organo copper formula allows the algaecide to release the copper slowly in the water over a 90-day period.

What is the importance of pH?

All algae cells are surrounded by a waxy coating (the cell wall). Penetration by chemicals is made easier by reducing the pH of the pool water prior to adding an algaecide. A pH between 7.0 and 7.2 is desirable.

What is the importance of brushing?

Regular brushing with a suitable stiff brush is of benefit in algae removal. Brushing helps to break the waxy coating mentioned above making the task of the algaecide easier.

Can you use Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide with Baquacil and Nature-2 products?

NO. Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide should not be used with Baquacil and Nature-2 products.

What about starving algae?

We mentioned earlier that algae are plants. Like all plants, algae need nutrients to survive. Lo-Chlor has introduced Starver Pool Maintenance. This product is not an algaecide. Starver removes phosphate (a common algae nutrient) from pool water and so starves the algae. For a problem pool, Starver can be used with chlorine or Lo-Chlor Pool Algicide.