Lo-Chlor Starver X
Lo-Chlor Starver X
STARVER® X
Increases efficiency of all sanitisers.
Increases the efficiency of salt water chlorinators.
Compatible with all pool treatments and equipment.
Can be used in natural swimming pools, ponds and aquariums.
Starver® X is a safe and effective superior strength phosphate remover for swimming pools, fountains and ponds. Starver® X is a curative solution designed to remove high phosphate levels. One litre will remove up to 6000 ppb (6ppm) of phosphates from a 50,000 litre swimming pool.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
If algae is present, it is recommended you treat this algae first with one of the Lo-Chlor Algaecides prior to beginning phosphate removal.
- Clean or backwash filter and ensure pool water is balanced.
- Shake the container well before use.
- Slowly add the required amount of Starver® X to the pool water directly in front of the skimmer box inlet.
- It is recommended that immediately following the addition of Starver® X, place one Lo-Chlor Miraclear Pool Clarifier Cube directly into the pump basket (follow package directions). The addition of a Miraclear Pool Clarifier Cube will reduce any cloudiness associated with phosphate removal.
- Run filtration system continuously for 24 hours. Check filter pressure regularly and backwash, if necessary.
- Test phosphate level of pool water at least 24 hours after treatment.
- If necessary, repeat additional dosages at weekly intervals until phosphate level is within acceptable range. For faster results, Starver® X dosage can be repeated at 24-hour intervals.
N.B. After treatment regularly check phosphate levels in your pool. For ongoing control and treatment of phosphates use Lo-Chlor Starver®. REMEMBER NO PHOSPHATE = NO ALGAE.
STARVER X DOSE RATE TABLE
Pool Volume | Dose | ||
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Gallons | Litres | Lower By Up To 6ppm: | Lower By Up To 1ppm |
5,500 | 25,000 | 500ml | 84ml |
11,000 | 50,000 | 1000ml | 168ml |
16,500 | 75,000 | 1500ml | 252ml |
For Use in Natural Swimming Pools and Ponds
With no aquatic life present our phosphate removal products can be dosed at the maximum approved dosing rates using the following instructions:
- Backwash the filter.
- Calculate the required dose to lower the PO4 close to zero.
- Add the required dose to a clean watering can and/or clean pump sprayer.
- Add fresh water to the equivalent volume of 5 times the required dose rate and mix thoroughly. For example, 500ml of product requires a minimum of 2.5L of water.
- Add the product ensuring maximum dispersion across the section of water. DO NOT dump into one area!
- Phosphate levels should be checked a minimum of 24 hours after treatment.
- Re-test the PO4 level and repeat as necessary.
If there is aquatic life present Starver® X can only be dosed to remove a maximum of 1ppm per treatment. This is due to the sensitivity of aquatic life. If aquatic life is present then please use the following instructions:
- Backwash the filter.
- Calculate the required dose to remove 1ppm. In a 50m3 pool/pond a dose of only 167ml of product is required.
- Add the required dose to a clean watering can and/or clean pump sprayer.
- Add fresh water to the equivalent volume of 5 times the required dose rate and mix thoroughly. For example, 167ml of product requires a minimum of 835ml of water.
- Add the product ensuring maximum dispersion across the section of water. DO NOT dump into one area!
- Phosphate levels should be checked a minimum of 24 hours after treatment.
- Re-test the PO4 level and repeat as necessary.
We recommend a proactive approach to phosphate control therefore once you have obtained a PO4 level of 0.5ppm we recommend a weekly dose thereafter to remove this amount.
For Use in Aquarium
The dose rate on a bottle of Starver® X is based on removing phosphate from a swimming pool. If you are using Starver® X in an aquarium then please use the following instructions:
- Prior to dosing make sure that any filters in your aquarium are thoroughly cleaned.
- For initial doses (until phosphate levels are at zero) apply 3ml of product per 100 litres of aquarium water.
- Repeat this dose every 4 days until your phosphate level reaches zero.
- If any corals present show sign of stress, wait 7 days prior to dosing again.
- Once your phosphate level is at zero then use a maintenance dose of 3ml per 200 litres of aquarium water on a weekly basis
Please Note:
- The activity of Lo-Chlor Starver® X will depend on your filtration.
- If high levels of phosphate are present, the aquarium water may turn slightly cloudy – this will clear.
- Always ensure that calcium levels are maintained to reduce any possible coral stress.
- Always use an accurate phosphate test kit.