PoolBrite Alum Powder 1kg

PoolBrite Alum Powder 1kg is a high-performance flocculant specifically used to treat severe water cloudiness by binding microscopic-suspended particles together.

This chemical process causes impurities to form larger, heavier clumps that settle at the bottom of the pool, allowing for the mechanical removal of debris that is too fine for standard sand filtration systems to capture.

Product Specifications and Features

• • Active Aluminium Sulphate compound acts as a powerful coagulant to neutralise the electrical charge of suspended silt, dust, and organic matter.
• • Rapid Sedimentation capabilities ensure that once the particles are bound, they sink to the floor within twelve to twenty-four hours for a clear surface.
• • Concentrated Granular Format provides a shelf-stable and easy-to-measure solution for treating large volumes of water without the bulk of liquid alternatives.
• • Compatibility with Sand Filters makes this a versatile choice for most residential swimming pools, provided the filter is set to bypass during the settling phase.

Ideal Use and Application

• • Post Storm Recovery is the most frequent use case, as it effectively clears the fine mud and dust introduced by heavy South African summer thunderstorms.
• • Green to Clear Transitions are supported by using this powder after an algaecide treatment to drop dead algae cells to the floor for easy vacuuming.
• • Milky Water Correction addresses high mineral content or swimmer waste that causes a dull or hazy appearance despite correct chlorine and pH levels.

Application Steps and Safety

• • Bypass Filtration by setting your multiport valve to the circulate or bypass position before adding the product to prevent it from clogging the filter sand.
• • Ph Level Adjustment is critical before use; ensure your pool water is between seven point two and seven point six for the alum to react effectively.
• • Manual Vacuuming must be performed on the waste setting once the debris has settled, as these heavy clumps should be removed directly from the pool rather than filtered.
• • Protective Handling requires the use of gloves and eye protection; store the container in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions

• • Can I use this with a cartridge filter? It is generally not recommended for cartridge or Diatomaceous earth filters as the flocculant can permanently coat and ruin the expensive internal elements.
• • How long before I can swim? You must wait until the product has settled, the floor has been vacuumed to waste, and the water chemistry has been re-balanced.
• • Will it clear green water? Alum powder clears cloudiness but does not kill algae; you must treat the algae with chlorine first and use this to remove the resulting cloudiness.

Quick Hack

• • Instead of just pouring the powder into the weir, pre-dissolve the 1kg dose in a bucket of lukewarm water and walk around the perimeter of the pool, splashing the mixture evenly across the entire surface.
• • By distributing the flocculant evenly rather than letting the return jet push it all to one side, you create a more uniform "blanket" effect.
• • This ensures that even the smallest particles in the middle of the pool are captured and dropped to the floor simultaneously, significantly reducing the time you spend vacuuming the next morning.