Concentrated Phosphate Remover

CPR is our concentrated phosphate remover, formulated to react with orthophosphates in pool water. The process works like this: pour in the correct dose of CPR around the perimeter of the swimming pool, and it will begin to cloud up the water. The reaction occurs almost immediately. The higher your phosphate level, the cloudier the water will become.

CPR reacts with phosphates on contact and crystallizes them. The crystallized phosphates are then heavier than water and floc out of solution (sink to the bottom). The result is a fine white power-looking substance all over the bottom of the pool, and some will inevitably be caught in the filter too. Give the reaction at least 24 hours, and for larger commercial pools, up to 48 hours. Then vacuum the sediment to waste, and backwash the filter to remove whatever was caught in there.

CPR is an annual dose product, or as-needed

It is very easy to overdose CPR, so be careful. A little goes a long way. Follow the dosing instructions on the bottle, or use our mobile app to know exactly how much to put in at at time. Note: Do not exceed four (4) ounces per 10,000 gallons at a time in a commercial pool. Our dosing calculator is set up for a maximum of 4 oz./10,000 gallons at a time, though it may take you more than once to get the phosphate levels all the way down. We recommend limiting the concentration you put in the water because of the stress it can put on your filter.

In most cases phosphate levels are below 1200 ppb. If your levels are higher than that, contact us or your local authorized dealer for advice on how to use CPR at higher concentrations. It can be done, but please do so carefully. It is a powerful product and highly concentrated.

Metal and Scale Inhibitor

MSI is arguably our most dynamic product; it serves many purposes and has uses that even we continue to discover. Originally its formula was designed to quell water fouling in industrial cooling towers. It is an all-natural chelant, which means it chelates metals and minerals in solution so that fouling will not occur.

In a swimming pool, MSI is primarily used to prevent metal stains and carbonate scale from occurring. MSI is great for new pool startups–particularly plaster startups. It is applied at the rate of one quart (32 oz.) per 10,000 gallons on startup. Pour the entire startup dose into the water when there is about four (4) inches of water in the bottom of the pool. It will coat the walls as the pool fills up, and work to minimize calcium hydroxide (plaster dust) and protect the surface while it cures.

MSI is not a miracle product, but it does cover for a lot of mistakes in pool management. In reality, the best thing for water balance is following the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI). Our app is actually called LSI Calculator for a reason…it makes it easy for you dose your chemistry to stay in range of the LSI to prevent scale and etching from occurring.

Non-phosphate based

Most sequest/chelant products in the pool business are phosphonic-acid based, which is basically liquid phosphates. Phosphonic acid is good for sequestering metals and preventing stains, but it has its shortcomings. Mainly, a phosphate remover like CPR will wipe out a sequestering agent.

MSI, on the other hand, has no phosphates in it and is completely compatible with phosphate removers like CPR. Remember, we’re minimalists, and none of our products conflict with each other. Conflicting products mean wasted money and adding more chemicals to the water than necessary.

Chitosan Clarifier with Enzymes

CCE is our chitosan-based clarifier. For more strength and the ability to cut through oils and bather waste, we included our enzyme to the formula. Most pool clarifiers are synthetic polymer blends, but CCE clarifier is truly all-natural. And no, there are no dyes in it.

That said, if you do use a clarifier, here are some stats about CCE that set it apart from the rest.

• No synthetic polymers or dyes
• Our formula is chitosan-based. Chitosan floats in the top several inches of the pool and waits for particles to attract to and coagulate. Unlike synthetic polymers, chitosan will not instantly floc everything to the bottom. It coagulates and allows the filter to capture it.
• All-natural, and drinking water safe (Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 60).
• Added enzyme allows for it to break down non-living organics for far more strength and versatility.

CCE is compatible with other chemicals

If you are converting a pool from traditional pool management to the Next Generation program, the clarifier can help with the transition. Part of the switch from traditional to minimalist pool care is using CPR phosphate remover to knock out phosphates early on. With phosphate removal comes cloudy water, at least for 24-48 hours. CCE clarifier, however, can help clear the cloudiness sooner.

The clarifier also gives the AAD enzyme purge a jump-start on dealing with non-living organics in the water. These organics tend to float (which is why we see grease and oils at the water’s surface). CCE has some enzyme in it to begin the process of breaking those surface oils.