Alkalinity for swimming pools - Alca+
Alkalinity for swimming pools - Alca+
Alkalinity for swimming pools - Alca+
Alkalinity for swimming pools - Alca+
Alkalinity for swimming pools - Alca+
Alkalinity for swimming pools - Alca+

Alkalinity for swimming pools - Alca+

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This product prevents fluctuations in the pH level to keep pool water perfectly balanced and sanitizers working at maximum effectiveness. It also increases alkalinity in pool water. Maintaining a balanced alkalinity will improve swimmer comfort and help protect pool equipment.

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SKU: 37289
Format: 4 KG

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ALCA+ is a balancing product designed to increase the total alkalinity of your pool water. It helps stabilize the pH and maintain balanced water to optimize the effectiveness of pool maintenance products.

Features

  • Increases the total alkalinity of pool water
  • Helps stabilize pH and prevent fluctuations
  • Improves the effectiveness of disinfectant products
  • Contributes to the comfort of bathers
  • Protects pool equipment and surfaces
  • Easy-to-apply powder formula
  • Type: Water balancing product
  • Function: increasing total alkalinity
  • Form: powder
  • Recommended alkalinity levels:

    Chlorine: 80 to 120 ppm
    Bromine: 100 to 150 ppm
  • Size: 4 or 8 kg
Main Actions: Adjust alkalinity
Product Category: Balancing Products
Dissolution: Fast
Forms: Powder
Application Method: To pour directly into the water
Water Balance: Alkalinity too low, pH too low
Safety and Storage: Protect eyes, Avoid contact with skin, Keep out of reach of children and animals, Follow the manufacturer's instructions, Store in a cool, dry place
Treatment Time: 30 min
Basin Type: Pool

Do not mix with other chemicals. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed: Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting.

In case of contact with eyes: rinse with water.

In case of skin contact: rinse well with water and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

Waste disposal: Rinse empty containers with cold water and recycle the packaging where a recycling program exists. Any unused or unwanted product should be taken to an authorized waste management company for disposal.

Shipping is free for this product on orders of $50 or more in Quebec and Ontario. A $10 shipping fee applies to orders under $50.

For New Brunswick, a $40 shipping fee applies regardless of the order amount.

For Nova Scotia, a $50 shipping fee applies regardless of the order amount.

1. Check total alkalinity using a testing kit.
Recommended alkalinity level according to sanitizer used:
• Chlorine: 80 to 120 ppm
• Bromine: 100 to 150 ppm
2. To increase total alkalinity by 10 ppm, add 168 g per 10,000 L of pool water. Sprinkle product onto surface of water while walking all around pool, or add in skimmer basket.
3. Check alkalinity levels regularly and make necessary adjustments.

Key Features

Formidable efficiency

Its high concentration guarantees maximum efficiency for rapid water treatment.

Peace of mind

A certified product, tested in real conditions, for maintenance without compromises.

Important role

Stabilizes pH by acting as a shield (buffering effect), preventing sudden and uncontrolled variations in acidity levels.

Simple and effortless

A concentrated formula that can be used in two simple steps: calculate and pour.

How to use Alca+

This video guides you step by step on how to use Alca+ Simply and effectively. This balancing product is designed to increase the total alkalinity of your pool water in order to stabilize the pH and maintain well-balanced water.

How to use the product:

  1. Check the total alkalinity using a analysis kit.The recommended levels are 80 to 120 ppm for a chlorine pool and 100 to 150 ppm for a bromine pool.
  2. To increase the total alkalinity of 10 ppm, add 168 g of product per 10,000 L of pool water.
  3. Scatter the product on the surface of the water by walking around the pool or add it to the basket. of the skimmer.
  4. Regularly check the alkalinity values ​​and make a further adjustment as needed to maintain well-balanced water.

How to balance your pool water: 5 simple steps

In this video, we show you how to test your pool water and adjust key parameters (pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and chlorine) to keep your water clean, clear, and safe. You’ll also find tips on how to interpret results and take the right action. For more details, check out our guide on proper pool water balance.

View our guide to perfectly balanced water

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Alkalinity is the first measurement to check. It acts as abufferto stabilize the pH. An incorrectly adjusted alkalinity leads to constant pH fluctuations.

  • Ideal value: between 80 and 120 ppm.
  • Advice: Always adjust the alkalinity BEFORE correcting the pH.

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Alkalinity is the first measurement to check. It acts as abufferto stabilize the pH. An incorrectly adjusted alkalinity leads to constant pH fluctuations.

  • Ideal value: between 80 and 120 ppm.
  • Advice: Always adjust the alkalinity BEFORE correcting the pH.

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

pH determines whether your water is acidic or alkaline. An unbalanced pH can damage equipment, irritate skin, or reduce the effectiveness of chlorine/bromine.

Ideal value: between 7.2 and 7.8.

 

 
 

 

 
 

pH determines whether your water is acidic or alkaline. An unbalanced pH can damage equipment, irritate skin, or reduce the effectiveness of chlorine/bromine.

Ideal value: between 7.2 and 7.8.

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Disinfectant kills bacteria and algae. Either can be used, but it's important not to mix them. A weekly shock treatment helps maintain optimal disinfectant levels and ensures clean, clear, and safe water at all times.

Target values:

  • Chlorine: 1 to 3 ppm.
  • Bromine: 2 to 4 ppm.

🔄 Never apply a shock treatment without first testing and adjusting alkalinity and pH.

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

The disinfectant kills bacteria and algae. Either can be used, but it is important todo not mix them.

Target values:

  • Chlorine: 1 to 3 ppm.
  • Bromine: 2 to 4 ppm.

🔄 Don'tNeverapply a shock treatment without testing and adjusting alkalinity and pH first.

 

 
 

Disinfectant kills bacteria and contaminants. Chlorine and bromine are both good options, but either can be used, but it's important not to mix them. A weekly shock treatment helps maintain optimal disinfectant levels and ensures clean, clear, and safe water at all times.

Target values:

  • Bromine: 1 to 3 ppm.

🔄 Never apply a shock treatment without first testing and adjusting alkalinity and pH.

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

If bromine levels are too high, there is no specific product to lower them in a spa. The best solution is to remove the cover for a few hours to allow the bromine to evaporate naturally. It is also possible to replace some of the water to reduce the concentration more quickly.

Target values:

  • bromine: 1 to 3 ppm.

🔄 Never perform a shock treatment without first testing and adjusting alkalinity and pH.

Water hardness measures the level of calcium in the water. Water that is too soft becomes corrosive, while water that is too hard leads to limescale deposits.

  • Target: 200 to 300 ppm.

💡 This is particularly important to monitor in areas where the municipal water is naturally soft.

 

 
 

 

 
 

Excessive calcium hardness can cause limescale deposits to form on pool walls, equipment and filtration system.

Unlike other water parameters, there is generally no product to directly reduce calcium hardness. The solution is rather to drain some of the pool water and replace it with fresh water to dilute the calcium level and restore a proper water balance.

The stabilizer acts like a "sunscreen" for your chlorine. Without it, it degrades rapidly under UV rays.

  • Ideal value: between 30 and 50 ppm.

⚠️ Too much stabilizer can impair the effectiveness of chlorine: test regularly.

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

AStabilizer too highIt can reduce the effectiveness of chlorine and prevent proper disinfection of pool water. When the level is too high, the chlorine becomes less active and algae or bacteria can develop more easily.

There is no product to reduce the stabilizer, so the solution is to drain some of the pool water and replace it with fresh water to dilute the stabilizer level.

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FAQ



Low alkalinity often results from heavy rainfall, acid shock treatment, overdosing on pH reducer, or simply very soft fill water. When alkalinity is low, the pH becomes unstable and fluctuates constantly, making the water difficult to balance.



To increase alkalinity, use a productAlkalinity PlusTo reduce it, we usepH Lessbecause it directly affects total alkalinity. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid sudden changes.



To lower the alkalinity, add pH Minus in small doses, always in the same spot (ideally in the current towards the bottom). Then let the pump circulate the water. When the pH drops too low, raise it with pH Plus. Repeat this process until the pH returns to between 80 and 120 ppm.



To increase alkalinity, use an Alkalinity Plus product. Pour it around the pool with the pump running. Retest after 1 hour. The goal is to reach between80 and 120 ppmfor swimming pools.

Overall rating: 4.8461537 / 5 from 13 reviews.

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Équilibre de l’eau

"ALCA+ est un produit de balancement conçu pour augmenter l’alcalinité totale de l’eau de votre piscine. Il aide à stabiliser le pH et à maintenir une eau équilibrée afin d’optimiser l’efficacité des produits d’entretien. C’est ce qu’il fait très bien 👍"

— MARIE-SYLVIE G. (5/5)

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— BETTI C. (4/5)

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"Stabilisateur #1"

— JACQUES M. (5/5)

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"A bien répondu à nos attentes"

— Jean L. (5/5)

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"Efficace"

— CLAUDE L. (5/5)

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"Très bien"

— LINDA B. (4/5)

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"Très bon produit"

— F M. (5/5)

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"PARFAIT AUSSI"

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