Lo-Chlor Starver Phosphate Remover 2.5 Litre - Hot Tub, Spa & Swimming Pool Water Chemical Treatment

• Ideal for removing phosphates with levels below 2ppm
• Patented formula uniquely designed to be completely retained by the filter for maximum efficiency.
• Loading the filter results in sparkling clear water and much quicker phosphate removal.
• Suitable for use with san, DE and Glass filter media
• Effective over a wide pH range.

Product description Lo-Chlor Starver removes phosphate which is the major food source for algae in pool water. Starver is ideal for removing phosphates with levels below 2ppm (2000 ppb). For higher levels use Lo-Chlor Starver X. Suitable for use with sand, DE and Glass filter material GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS If algae is present, it is recommended you treat this algae first with an algaecides prior to beginning phosphate removal. 1. Backwash the filter, check filter pressure and adjust pH to 7.2-7.4. 2. Use a reliable phosphate test kit to establish the phosphate level in your pool water. 3. Shake the container for a minimum of 30 seconds and add the required dose (see dose rate below) slowly into the skimmer with the pump and filter running. 4. Check filter pressure after 48-72 hours. Backwash the filter and add a maintenance dose. Please Note: Starver is suitable for use with Sand, DE & Glass Filter Media. For cartridge filters Lo-Chlor recommend use of Lo-Chlor Starver X. Initial Dose For a phosphate reading up to 1ppm (1000ppb) add Starver at a rate of 500mls per 50,000 litres of water every 2 – 3 days. For a reading greater than 1ppm (1000ppb) but below 2ppm (2000ppb) add Starver at a rate of 1 litre per 50,000 litres of water every 2 – 3 days. Maintenance Dose For a phosphate reading between 0–0.2ppm (0-200ppb) a regular maintenance dose of 500mls per 50,000 litres water is required every 2 weeks. The required dosage should be added until you finish the container. Directions Backwash the filter, check filter pressure and adjust pH to 7.2-7.4. Use a reliable phosphate test kit to establish the phosphate level in your pool water. Shake the container and add the required dose slowly into the skimmer with the pump and filter running. Check filter pressure after 48-72 hours. Backwash the filter and add a maintenance dose.