Foundation is great benefit to any pool. Whether starting up new pools, topping up early season pools or simply trying to bring back tired water, this is the product to use. Foundation is a once a year application that is a fast dissolving multi borate blend formula that gives you soft water you can feel.
Directions for use:
For New PoolsFollow builder’s instructions for pool start up
Plaster PoolsAllow surfaces to cure according to builder instructions before adding product(National Plaster Council recommends minimum 30 days)
Salt PoolsFollow manufacturer’s guidelines for beginning operation of chlorine generator
Before Adding Product:Always start with a clean pool and active pool filtration. Add Natural Chemistry’sMETALfree (contains no phosphates) per label instructions to pools containing waterwith measurable metal content.
1. Adjust water balance to dealer recommended levels (Alkalinity, pH, calciumhardness)
2. Add 5lbs Foundation for each 6000 gallons (22,700L) OR 16.5lbs Foundationfor each 18,000 gallons (68,100L) to 22,000 gallons (83,200L) of pool water.With circulation pump running, slowly add to the pool skimmer. If desired,Foundation can be added directly to pool water (some short term cloudinessmay occur)
3. Brush any residual material until dissolved. Wait 20 minutes after addingproduct before swimmingNote: In some pools, application of Foundation may cause temporary cloudiness. TestpH and chlorine levels weekly and adjust as necessary. Test phosphate levels monthly
