PHOSPHATES
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The link between algae and phosphate
Phosphate is the major source of algae growth in swimming pools. Phosphate is introduced into the pool from your source water, leaves & plants, rainfall, and garden water runoff. Algaecides and disinfectants will kill the algae, but they don’t remove the phosphate that gets released back into the water. This phosphate, unless removed with Lo-Chlor Starver ® X, becomes the food source for further algae growth. This is what we call the ‘phosphate cycle’.
Algae visible in the water
Phosphate in the water promotes new algae growth
Chlorine and Algaecide are added to kill the algae
Algae is destroyed and the phosphate is released into the water
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Break the cycle with Lo-Chlor Starver ® X
Starver ® X is a unique, high strength phosphate remover sold in over 25 countries worldwide. Our superior, proven formulation makes Starver® X the phosphate remover of choice for both pool owners and service engineers. A 1L bottle removes up to 6ppm of phosphate in a 50,000L pool and with its built- in natural clarifier won’t leave your pool cloudy after treatment. Starver ® X should be used after any algae treatment to remove the phosphate and break the cycle. Prevention is always better than the cure! To achieve all the benefits of Starver ® X we always recommend weekly dosing after your initial treatment. Lo-Chlor Starver ® X is ideal for use on spring open up, summer use and winterisation. It is also successfully used in natural pools, aquaria, and ponds (please note separate dose rates and instructions apply).
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The benefits of removing phosphate with Lo-Chlor Starver ® X Whether you own a swimming pool or are a service engineer there are many benefits of removing phosphate from the water. Putting it simply, regular use of Starver ® X maximises your pool water quality!
C hlorine/Sanitiser Reduction – Phosphate creates a “demand” for chlorine. Our results show a reduction of up to 60% when using Starver ® X as part of your regular weekly pool maintenance.
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3 C hlorine Lock/Excess Cyanuric Acid Stabiliser - By lowering chlorine consumption less stabiliser is added to the water, reducing the risk of “Chlorine Lock”. Excess stabiliser can only be removed by dilution (unnecessary backwashing and/or dumping of water). 3 A lgaecide Savings – Regular use of Starver ® X extends the life of your algaecide by removing the main source of algae. By breaking the phosphate cycle, less time and money is wasted in treating unwanted algae blooms. 3 P ool Maintenance Time – Starver ® X allows pools to run more efficiently resulting in dramatically reduced “down time”. As a pool owner or maintenance engineer you will have less issues to deal with throughout the season.
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How best to use Starver ® X
Always Test Phosphate Levels Prior To Dosing – If your pool has algae present this must be killed first to release all phosphate back into the water. Leave 24 hours and then test with a suitable phosphate test kit. High Levels of Phosphate – If your pool is experiencing very high levels of phosphate, above 6ppm in 50,000 litres of water, then bring the level down in two treatments. This will help prevent any excess cloudiness appearing in the pool water. Cloudy Pool Water – To eliminate the risk of this occurring always thoroughly backwash the filter prior to dosing and add a Lo-Chlor Mircalear Cube to the pump basket. Always run your circulation pump for 24 hours after dosing the product.
Pool Volume:
Dose:
Gallons
Litres
Initial Dose (lower by 6ppm)
Weekly Dose (lower by 1ppm)
5500
25000 50000 75000 100000
0.5L
84ml
11000 16500 22000
1L
168ml 252ml 336ml
1.5L
2L
The above table is a guide to how much product you need to dose
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Starver ® X & Sustainability
At Lo-Chlor we see sustainability as an essential part of our long term vision. The key targets of our sustainable practices are to reduce water usage, reduce energy consumption and maximise use of recyclable packaging. Starver X is supplied in recyclable packaging, and its concentrated formula ensures each bottle lasts longer:
3 R educing unnecessary backwashes and dilutions because it allows your other chemicals to work at their most effective levels. 3 E very drop of replacement water used in pools requires re-circulation and re- heating, wasting energy. 3 R educes your energy consumption by allowing your pool equipment and filtration systems to run at maximum efficiency.
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Why Lo-Chlor?
Lo-Chlor Chemicals are recognised as the global leaders in speciality chemicals for the swimming pool and hot tub markets. Sold in over 25 countries worldwide our success is founded on:
3 H ighest quality proven formulations.
U nrivalled technical support.
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C ontinuous product innovation.
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E xemplary customer service.
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3 F ully committed to both understanding and solving swimming pool and hot tub problems.
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