BAQUACIL® Swimming Pool Sanitizer and Algistat

BAQUACIL® Swimming Pool Sanitizer and Algistat : Product Information

IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE:   This product is only available for In-Store Pickup and Delivery With Pool Opening.  It is not available for shipping.

Baquacil® Sanitizer and Algistat is the principle chemical in the Baquacil® Pool Care System.  A polymer-based liquid sanitizer that provides safe, persistent control of bacteria and algae, Baquacil® Sanitizer and Algistat is designed to work with the other chlorine-free products in the Baquacil® system.  It stores indefinitely, is highly stable in water and lasts longer than chlorine without any of chlorine’s unpleasant side effects.

Important Information

• Baquacil® Swimming Pool Sanitizer and Algistat is not compatible with chlorinating chemical products.
• Do not use in freestanding hot tubs.  
• Do not use in unpainted plaster pools previously exposed to metals which may cause staining
• Baquacil® is not compatible with many detergents and some supplemental algicides (such as those based on copper).

Directions For Use:

It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.  Chlorine Free Baquacil® Sanitizer and Algistat can be used in both residential and public swimming pools and spas. For best results, follow a weekly program with our Baquacil® System.  

Treating Pools Previously Treated With Chlorinating Chemicals

• Add 1 1/4 lbs of Baquacil® Metal Control per 10,000 gallons after the chlorine has been neutralized and allow pump/filter to operate for 8-12 hours.

• Check with chlorine test kit for free chlorine prior to the beginning of neutralization.

• To neutralize chlorine, add Baquacil® Chlorine Neutralizer per label directions or add 1 gallon of Baquacil® Oxidizer (27.5% hydrogen peroxide) per 10,000 gallons of pool water.

• Filter overnight

• Check with chlorine test kit, if free chlorine is detected, repeat neutralizer treatment.

Seasonal Startup/Opening

• Backwash or chemically clean pool filter.  Check pool pH and adjust to 50 ppm (1/2 gallon product/10,000 gallons of pool water)
• After 24 hours, check pH and Baquacil® Sanitizer concentration with Baquacil® Test Strips and adjust of necessary.

Regular Maintenance

• Every week, check Baquacil® Sanitizer concentration and pH.
• Maintain Baquacil® Sanitizer concentration at about 50 ppm.  If concentration falls 10 ppm or more, add a top-up dose.
• The level should not be allowed to drop below 30 ppm.  For example, to raise the Baquacil® Sanitizer level 10 ppm, add 1 pint per 10,000 gallons of water