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Looking for a top-rated solution to achieve crystal-clear pool water? Kozik Pool & Spa offers premium Alum, also known as Aluminium Sulfate, a powerful coagulant for professional pool water treatment. This high-purity chemical quickly binds suspended particles, dirt, and organic impurities, forming larger aggregates for easy removal. It improves water clarity, reduces turbidity, and supports balanced, hygienic, and visually appealing pool conditions. It also helps remove fine debris and enhances overall water transparency for a cleaner appearance.
Through an effective flocculation process, fine contaminants settle faster, allowing efficient filtration and cleaner water. This cost-effective and reliable chemical is ideal for residential pools, commercial facilities, and water treatment plants. It helps maintain safe swimming conditions, enhances filtration performance, and minimizes maintenance efforts. Kozik Pool & Spa delivers consistent quality Aluminium Sulfate for dependable and long-term water treatment results while ensuring long-lasting clarity and improved water hygiene.
Choosing Kozik Pool & Spa means partnering with a reliable and experienced Alum supplier dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction. Our best Aluminium Sulfate is sourced and processed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring you receive a product that delivers exceptional performance every time. We understand the nuances of pool maintenance and water treatment, providing not just a chemical, but a complete solution backed by expert knowledge. Whether you need supplies for a small residential pool or a large commercial facility, our consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable supply chain make us the preferred choice for discerning professionals and pool owners alike. Trust Kozik Pool & Spa for all your water treatment chemical needs.
Aluminum sulfate, commonly known as alum, is used as a flocculant or clarifier in swimming pools. It works by coagulating tiny suspended particles (like dirt and algae) that are too small for the filter to catch, forming larger clumps that can then be filtered out or vacuumed to waste.
When added to pool water, alum creates a positive charge that neutralizes the negative charge of suspended particles. These particles then bind together (flocculate) to form larger, heavier clumps. These clumps either settle to the pool floor or are large enough to be trapped by the filter.
There are two main methods: as a clarifier, you add a small amount continuously to help the filter work better. As a flocculant for severe cloudiness, you add a larger dose, turn the pump off for 8-12 hours to let the particles settle to the floor, then manually vacuum the settled sediment to 'waste,' bypassing the filter.
Alum is generally safe for sand and DE filters. However, caution is needed with cartridge filters. If alum is used as a flocculant and the clumps are not vacuumed to waste but instead pulled into the filter, they can severely clog and ruin a cartridge. For this method, always vacuum to waste.
Alum is acidic and can lower the pH and total alkalinity of your pool water. It's important to test your water after using alum and adjust your pH and alkalinity back to ideal levels (pH 7.4-7.6).
When used as a flocculant (with the pump off), it typically takes 8 to 16 hours for the particles to settle to the bottom. The water above the sediment should become sparkling clear. You then vacuum the sediment to waste.
Once the alum has done its job and the sediment is vacuumed out, and the water chemistry is rebalanced, the pool is safe for swimming. However, you should not swim during the flocculation process, as the water will be very cloudy and the chemicals are actively working.
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