Alden Pool & Municipal Supply Co. 

1-800-253-7235

 

Pool Start-up: Iron Removal

This procedure will remove iron from your pool water.   The following must all be accomplished in one day, or pool stains may result-  therefore, start early in the morning.

1. Fill pool

2. Mix up aluminum sulfate with water

    Dosage: 4 oz. aluminum sulfate per 1,000 gallons of water

    To mix, use about 2-3 # aluminum sulfate per 5 gallon pail of water

3. Pour resulting mixture around edge of pool

4. Recirculate pool water for approximately 1 hour

5. Turn off pool

6. Allow flock to settle 4-6 hours

7. Vacuum pool

8. Turn on circulation system

9. Wait 24 hours before chlorinating

CAUTION: Filter runs may be considerably shorter than usual

Please feel free to contact us for additional information, advice, or chemicals at 1-800-253-7235.