Description
BioGuard Smart Shock is a multi-functional product that shocks, oxidizes, buffers, and clarifies pool water. It kills and prevents bacteria growth. This product has unique blue algae-fighting crystals that kill unsightly algae. There is no need to mix or pre-dissolve, just add it directly to your pool water. This product has also been proven to improve filter efficiency. Start swimming in as little as 15 minutes after application. Keep your pool water sparkling clear and brilliant looking with Smart Shock.
Dosage
1 lb per 12,000 gallons of water.
Directions
Make sure all pool equipment is working properly, including pump, filter, skimmer and heater. Backwash filter following manufacturers directions. Check alkalinity, pH, and calcium hardness with a test kit. Adjust alkalinity to 125-150 ppm. Adjust pH to 7.4-7.6 by adding a pH decreaser or pH increaser. Adjust calcium hardness to 175-275 ppm. When using other products outlined in directions for this product, always follow directions on those products.
Routine Maintenance:
- With pump running, broadcast 1 lb. of BioGuard Smart Shock per 12,000 gallons of pool water, directly into pool around edges.
- Brush any undissolved product off pool surfaces.
- Wait at least 15 minutes after product application before entering pool.
- Operate pump and filter continuously for 48 hours after product addition.
- For best results, apply product weekly as part of your maintenance routine.
If Light Algae Present:
- Vacuum leaves and any other foreign debris from pool. Brush visible algae thoroughly from pools surface with a surface-compatible brush.
- Brush any undissolved product off pool surfaces.
- With pump running, broadcast 1 lb. of BioGuard Smart Shock per 12,000 gallons of pool water, directly into heavy algae areas of the pool.
- Operate pump and filter continuously for 24 hours after product application.
- Afterwards, repeat brushing of pool surfaces.
- Do not enter the pool until the free chlorine residual is 1-4 ppm.
- If necessary repeat the treatment.