PolyQuat??

[Sam_I_am]

I live in Canada and I haven't been able to find a Polyquat product called hth.

I understand that it is a liquid algicide and that it is recommended as a product to help prevent algicide from forming in your pool.

This product contains:
60%
poly oxyethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene dichloride according to Ben's page:
http://www.poolsolutions.com/gd/polyquat.html

There are a number of liquid algicide for sale in my area. I have been able to find these products... would you recommend one over the other.

Bioguard's Algae ERASE
3.3% Elemental Copper with polcarboxylate and polyhydroxy acid stabilizers

OR

Poolcare SUPER Algae Kill 40%
poly oxyethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene dichloride
This has the same elements as the polyquat Ben recommends but only at 40% strength.

Which product would be better to use, and at 40% is it strong enought to do the job.


Thanks for any help you can provide.
Dave

[AnnaK]

Hi Dave,

The product I use is called Poly60 and is made by Seaboard. I don't think there's a polyquat called hth. HTH is a manufacturer.

Since you can't find Poly60 I'd use the 40 but more of it.

Anna

[GraceByDesign]

Don't use a copper-based algeacide, as you will be asking for more troubles!
Like Anna said, the 40 would be your best bet.

Are you having a problem that makes you think you need the polyquat? or are you planning ahead for closing your pool for winter?

[AnnaK]

or are you planning ahead for closing your pool for winter?


GRRRRR! Don't we have a rule that says you can't use the w-word until after the end of September?????

[doggie]

Since you can't find Poly60 I'd use the 40 but more of it.

Anna


I never heard any mention of a true poly that was less than 60%. Experts please help?

[CarlD]

I never heard any mention of a true poly that was less than 60%. Experts please help?

Yeah, it's out there--usually 30%. It LOOKS cheaper but when you do the math it's more expensive.

[AnnaK]

Here's a link (of many similar ones) to a less than 60% poly:
http://www.focuspools.com/products/Sun/Algaecides-ALGAECIDE-CONCENTRATE-30.asp

Anna