R&R certified technicians can complete a quality computerized water analysis to make sure your water is safe, healthy and balanced properly. We can help you solve any of your pool chemical problems and offer onsite help also. Here at R&R Pools education is extremely important to us.

All of our employees have participated in BioGuard’s Chemical School and are certified. We know these chemicals inside and out to provide the best care to your pool possible.

We want to teach you everything you need to know to make sure your water is always safe, sparkling and algae free. And with our program is as easy as 1-2-3!

Having all three parts of the BioGuard 3-Step Program lets you work less, spend less, and enjoy your pool more!

Whether you’re a new pool owner or an experienced one, we’ll turn you into the neighbourhood pool expert in no time.

Chemical Treatment is needed for two very important reasons:

  • Water must be balanced (neither corrosive nor scaling) so sanitizers can work properly.
  • Proper sanitization will prevent/ remove infectious organisms and organic waste as well as keep the water free from algae.

Ideal Swimming Pool Water Conditions

Variable Recommended Level Means to Control
Free Chlorine 1.0-3.0 ppm Add chlorine daily-
60-160gm per 40 000 L
Bromine 3.0-5.0 ppm Control brominator
Cyanuric Acid 30-50 ppm If below 30 ppm add Stabilizer 100,
if above 50 ppm drain 6″
Total Alkalinity 125-150 ppm If high add Lo n Slo, if low add Balance Pack 100
Calcium Hardness 175-225 ppm If high add Scale inhibitor, if low add Balance Pack 300
DTS (Dissolved Total Solids) <2500 ppm Routine backwashing
PH 7.4-7.6 If too high add Lo n Slo, if too low add Balance Pack 200
Temperature 30 degrees C Adjust solar system or Heater
Combined Chlorine <0.1 ppm Super chlorination-add Power Chlor or Burn out
Bacteria Count
a)Total
b)Coliform		 a)less than 200 on 85%
b)none		 Free chlorine range 1.0-1.5 ppm
Bromine 3.0-5.0 ppm
Algae None super chlorinate and add Erase
H20 Clarity Clean & clear Check filter and adjust the ph level.
Routine backwashing and use Polysheen Blue
Iron and Copper Metals <0.1 ppm Add Pool Magnet and floc with Kwik Clear

Chemical Storage & Handling

  • Liquid chemicals should always be displayed on the bottom shelf; you should never have dry chemicals underneath a liquid.
  • Always add the chemical to the water, never the water to the chemical. This is very important because some chemical will explode.
  • Keep the chemicals out of direct sunlight in a dry cool area. Always keep the product in the original container and away from children.
  • Make sure the area where your chemicals are kept is neat, tidy and spacious.
  • If a chemical liquid spills, tend to it immediately by adding a large amount of water to make sure the chemical has been diluted.
  • Store your Muriatic Acid separately form the chlorine and bromine. Balance Pak 200 will neutralize an acid spill.