{"product_id":"e-z-clor-metal-stain-treatment-kit","title":"E-Z CLOR  METAL STAIN TREATMENT KIT","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"mb-4 text-2xl font-bold text-ez-blue\"\u003eSwimming Pool Stain Comparison Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"text-gray-600 [\u0026amp;_td]:p-2 [\u0026amp;_th]:bg-gray-100 [\u0026amp;_th]:p-3 [\u0026amp;_th]:text-left [\u0026amp;_th]:text-ez-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eStain Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eLikely Cause(s)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eIdentification Tip(s)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen or Teal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper or Nickel (corroding copper plumbing\/heater, ionizers, or certain algaecides)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for green\/teal discoloration of the E-Z Clor Metal Indicator Tab in the skimmer basket. Test water for copper.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlue or Blue-Green\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (similar to green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame as green stains. Watch for blue\/blue-green discoloration of the E-Z Clor Metal Indicator Tab in the skimmer basket.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eReddish-Brown or Orange\/Yellow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron (well water, rusting metal objects, some chemicals or pool salt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for reddish-brown\/orange\/yellow discoloration of the E-Z Clor Metal Indicator Tab in the skimmer basket. Test water for iron.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark Brown to Black\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetals or decaying organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for discoloration of the EZ-Clor Metal Indicator Tab in the skimmer basket. Test water for metals. If no color change or positive metal test, treat as an organic stain.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreenish-Brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic debris (leaves, algae, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushing surface with a dose of localized granular chlorine directly on the stain. If it lightens, it's likely organic.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurple\/Pink\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper Cyanurate, Cobalt, or oxidized manganese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple can form with high cyanuric acid (stabilizer) in conjunction with stray copper. Manganese typically comes from well-water. Watch for purple or blue discoloration of the E-Z Clor Metal Indicator Tab in the skimmer basket.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhite or Gray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium deposits (scale) or other mineral buildup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale is often rough to the touch. Use E-Z Clor No Phos Metal Magnet in conjunction with Copper \u0026amp; Scale Magnet, brush twice daily until scale dissipates, in severe cases, an acid wash (done by a professional) may be needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePink or Red\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommonly caused by organic waste.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial treatment to include EPA Registered Chlorinated Shock Product \u0026amp; E-Z Clor Stop Yellow followed by maintenance doses of algaecide, consult your local E-Z Clor Dealer for protocol.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProper maintenance of pool equipment and surfaces requires knowing and maintaining the pool's water chemistry (chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and presence of metals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-4 text-2xl font-bold text-ez-blue\"\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-6 list-outside list-disc pl-10 text-gray-600\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eStep 1-Identify and Test:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf your pool skimmer basket has an attached E-Z Clor Metal Indicator Tab, use the above chart to identify stray metals in the water. If your skimmer basket does not have a E-Z Clor Metal Indicator Tab, take a water sample to your local pool store for metal testing and identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eStep 2-Remove:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter the E-Z Clor Metal Indicator Tab changes color or a positive metal test, determine best treatment product. Depending on the nature of the stain; surface permeation, pool surface age and condition, water chemistry, etc. more than one treatment with the following products may be needed, follow directions closely and remember to brush surfaces during treatment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-6 list-outside list-disc pl-10 text-gray-600\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eGreen-Blue-Black Stains caused by Copper or Nickel: E-Z Clor Stain Magnet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003ePurple-Gray-Brown Stains caused by Iron, Lead, Aluminum, Manganese, Cobalt, Copper \u0026amp; Silver: E-Z Clor Super Stain Magnet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eAlways do a small test spot on an inconspicuous area of the pool surface before treating the whole pool for stains. Temporary water haze may happen during treatment, keep the pump running and consider using Natural Water Clarifier to expedite cloudy cleanup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eBrush pool surface at least twice daily during stain removal treatment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eStep 3-Eliminate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDuring Stain Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e, add\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eE-Z Clor Super Metal Eliminator \u0026amp; Stain Preventer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto pool pump (or skimmer) basket. Super Metal Eliminator will absorb stray metals. When the Super Metal Eliminator is added to the basket, the cloth pouch will may temporarily expand. Properly dispose of and replace with a fresh Super Metal Eliminator when the cloth pouch contents feel crystallized or sandy. This occurs when the Super Metal Eliminator absorbs 4ppm (20,000 gallons) of metals or equivalent based on pool size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003eNOTE: While eliminating metals from the water, maintain chlorine levels under 3 ppm. Using chlorinated shock products or high levels of chlorine during the metal elimination process will cause the metal stains to reform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003ePrevention is Key:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaintaining proper water chemistry, regularly cleaning your pool, and promptly removing debris can help prevent most stains. Maintenance doses of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eE-Z Clor No Phos Metal Magnet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Metal Magnet Concentrate for Salt Pools) the day after shocking will keep stains and scale off pool surfaces. For pools prone to metals or filled with well-water, replace the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"font-semibold text-gray-700\"\u003eE-Z Clor Super Metal Eliminator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecartridge in the pump or skimmer basket regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-4 md:text-lg text-gray-600\"\u003eBy carefully observing the color and characteristics of the stain and using the identification tips above, you can take the first steps toward restoring your pool's clean and inviting appearance. Remember to always follow the instructions on any pool chemicals you use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52070650708250,"sku":"EZC-50-1219","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/7055\/3370\/files\/EZC_Metal_Stain_Treatment_Kit_Box_and_Products_image.webp?v=1775922050","url":"https:\/\/funpoolstexas.myshopify.com\/products\/e-z-clor-metal-stain-treatment-kit","provider":"Fun Pools \u0026 Spas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}