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Chemical Programs For Chlorine Pool
G & S Pools offers a variety of chemical programs to keep your pool clean and clear. Each program can be customized to meet the specific needs of your pool. We can tailor your chemical program to a variety of factors. These can include pool size, liner material, and frequency of use. It is always best to ask our pool experts which program is right for you, and we are happy to work with you to find the best solution.
Our Primary Chemical Programs
Silk Guard Complete Swimming Pool Care System
The compound-action blue Silk Guard chlorine helps care for your pool in a variety of ways. These tablets kill bacteria, prevent algae, prevent metal staining and corrosion, reduce scale formation, and improve and soften the feel of the water. Generic sanitizers disinfect without protecting the pool equipment, unlike Silk Guard. Silk Guard also helps pool water feel softer, as well. Soft water is less likely to dry your skin or strip it of natural oils. Harder pool water is more likely to cause skin irritation. Overall, Silk Guard helps deliver a comfortable and sanitized swimming experience. SunShield technology in the product also helps protect it from sunlight, which degrades the effectiveness of pool chemicals.
Go Natural With A Saltwater Pool
BioGuard® SaltScapes™ Saltwater Pool Care System
Saltwater pools are often a good choice for those with more sensitive skin. They offer a simpler and gentler approach to pool care, but they have some unique maintenance needs when compared to traditional chlorine pools. The SaltScapes Saltwater Pool Care System was designed specifically for saltwater pools. The pool experts at G & S can provide everything you will need to keep your saltwater pool sparkling and protect your equipment and pool surfaces.
SaltScapes pH Reducer
The process your cell generator uses to convert saltwater into chlorine contributes to higher water pH every timeit runs. SaltScapes pH Reducer protects pool surfaces and equipment by lowering pH to the ideal range. Additionally, it is a safer option to store and handle than liquid muriatic acid.
SaltScapes Chlorine-Free Shock Oxidizer
Oxidizing Chlorine is effective at killing bacteria and algae. However, it can create unpleasant by-products when it reacts with contaminants like sweat, sunscreen, or fertilizer. SaltScapes Chlorine-Free Shock Oxidizer is a better alternative than boosting chlorine because it eliminates these contaminants without creating unwanted effects (like a “chlorine smell”). Overall, this helps your pool have clear, fresh odor-free water you’ll love.
SaltScapes Cell Cleaner
The environment within your salt cell can cause chalky white calcium-scale deposits to form on your cell walls over time. These deposits can decrease chlorine output as the season continues. But, the SaltScapes Cell Cleaner is highly effective at removing most types of scale. It is also strong enough to remove the previously built-up scale in 15-30 minutes. All while being safer and easier to handle than acid cell cleaners.
SaltScapes SunShield® Stabilizer
Your salt cell generates unstabilized chlorine, which means it diminishes rapidly when exposed to UV rays. SaltScapes SunShield® Stabilizer protects generated chlorine from sunlight. This allows it to last longer while being less demanding upon your system.
SaltScapes Algae Remover
SaltScapes Algae Remover, is a highly effective, patented, non-staining pool algicide. This product is especially recommended for killing green, blue-green (frequently called black or spot algae), and mustard algae growths. This product can be used in all types of saltwater pools with results in 24 hours or less.
SaltScapes Scale Defender
Calcium scale can build up over time in your salt cell, which reduces the chlorine’s overall output. SaltScapes Scale Defender binds to calcium-based scale crystals to prevent them from sticking together and clumping on surfaces. This highly effective product ensures a clean, efficient cell.
SaltScapes Test Strips
Your saltwater pool will need to have balance levels tested on a regular basis. Proper water balance ensures the best swimmer comfort, equipment protection, and sanitizer efficiency. The SaltScapes Test Strips help you test for balance levels. This helps you keep your pool in the best condition.
BioGuard Mineral Springs® Saltwater Pool Care System
The Mineral Springs system utilizes easy-to-apply minerals and a chlorine generator. Together, they produce an effective chlorine sanitizer. It takes only five minutes a week to maintain – in fact, once you’ve begun the system, you only have to add the Renewal® product once a week. Because of this, the system is incredibly easy to upkeep.
Six Tips for Saltwater Pool Care
A salt cell generates unstabilized chlorine which means it diminishes quickly from the sun’s UV rays. However, the SunShield® Stabilizer product protects against UV. This helps extend the life of generated chlorine and minimize cell run time. This can reduce the overall wear and tear on your system, and reduce the amount of salt product used throughout the season.
The process that a salt cell uses to convert saltwater into chlorine also raises the ph of the pool. pH Reducer corrects high pH. This helps reduce wear and tear that a high pH can cause. Overall, this protects your pool surfaces and equipment.
The saltwater processing can cause chalky calcium-scale deposits to form on a cell’s walls. The buildup can decrease overall chlorine output. Scale Defender protects against damaging scale for efficient, long-lasting cell performance and Cell Cleaner removes built-up scale to restore cell to peak performance. Using both can help keep your system running more smoothly throughout the season.
Chlorine is effective at killing bacteria and algae. However, it can also create unpleasant by-products when it reacts with sweat, sunscreen, or fertilizer. These byproducts can reduce the efficiency of your system, or affect the balance of the pool water. Our Chlorine-Free Shock Oxidizer eliminates contaminants for clearer, fresher water.
Keeping your pool water balanced is important to have a good experience in the water. Balancing the chemicals properly will keep your system running smoother. It also helps improve the comfort of your swimmers. Especially those with sensitive skin. Saltwater pools need to have water balance levels tested on a regular basis just like traditional chlorine pools. Balance Test Strips ensure proper water balance for the best swimmer comfort, equipment protection, and sanitizer efficiency.
The amount of salt in a pool and the amount of chlorine being produced are independent of each other. Adding more salt to the water (above what is recommended in the owner’s manual) does not improve efficiency or increase the generation of chlorine. Be sure to test the water to ensure correct salt and chlorine levels.