Yellow Treat
How much shock should I use with Yellow Treat?
This varies depending on the type of chlorine. In general, we'd recommend 2 pounds or gallons of chlorine shock for every 10,000 gallons or capful of Yellow Treat. Always make sure to refer to the directions of your chlorine manufacturer.
Does Yellow Treat contain phosphates?
Yes it contains some. Part of why Yellow Treat works so well is that it contains phosphate. In general, we recommend you don't worry about phosphate levels.
With Yellow Treat do I leave the pump running?
You sure do! While Yellow Treat kills the algae the filter traps it. Just make sure to monitor filter pressure and backwash as necessary.
Will Yellow Treat leave stains?
Nope. Yellow Treat doesn't contain copper, silver or any ingredients that stain.
Will Yellow Treat leave a chlorine reading?
Yes! But Yellow Treat may make readings appear lower. Just continue to chlorinate as normal until readings stabilize.
What's in Yellow Treat?
That's a secret! But I can tell you that Yellow Treat's formula is based on Sodium Bromide.
Is Yellow Treat safe for vinyl liner?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is safe for vinyl liner.
Is Yellow Treat safe for pets?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is safe for pets that swim and drink from the pool.
Is Yellow Treat safe for painted pools?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is safe for painted pools. As with any chemical, we recommend you first dissolve the granules in a bucket of water and then pour it into the pool.
Is Yellow Treat safe for kids?
Absolutely. While you should keep the container out of the reach of children, Yellow Treat is safe for kids that swim in the pool.
Is Yellow Treat safe for fiberglass?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is safe for fiberglass.
Is Yellow Treat safe for Diamond Brite/Pebble Tech/Quartz/Exposed Aggregate pools?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is safe for those pool surfaces. As with any chemical, we recommend you first dissolve the granules in a bucket of water and then pour it into your pool.
Is Yellow Treat safe for dark bottom pools?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is safe for dark bottom pools. As with any other chemical you add, we recommend first dissolving the granules in a bucket of water and then pouring it into the pool.
Is Yellow Treat okay to use with salt water pools?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is compatible salt water pools. You will still need to shock with a granular or liquid chlorine.
Is Yellow Treat okay to use with ozone?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is compatible ozone.
Is Yellow Treat okay to use with ionizers?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is compatible ionizers.
Is Yellow Treat okay to use with copper algaecide?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is compatible copper algaecide. However, you probably don't need to use both. Yellow Treat alone should work fine.
Is Yellow Treat okay to use with baquacil or biguanide?
Absolutely. Yellow Treat is compatible baquacil or biguanide. Just substitute chlorine shock for biquanide shock.
How often should I add Yellow Treat to my pool?
You should only use Yellow Treat when you have Mustard Algae. To prevent algae we recommend using No Mor Problems.
How much Yellow Treat do I use?
You should add 5 ounces (one capful or one bag) of Yellow Treat per 10,000 gallons. You can find more information in the Directions tab on the product page.
How long will Yellow Treat last?
Yellow Treat will only kill the algae present, and is designed to burn through fast. Yellow Treat will be active up to a week after use. To prevent algae we recommend using No Mor Problems.
How long does Yellow Treat take to work?
Yellow Treat will react immediately with the chlorine in the water. You should see results with Yellow Treat in 24 hours or less, depending on how severe the algae problem is.
How long after using Yellow Treat will the algae come back?
Yellow Treat will only kill the algae present. This should afford you at least a few days of algae free pool to correct balancing to keep algae at bay. To prevent algae we recommend using No Mor Problems.
How long after using Yellow Treat should I wait to go swimming?
After using Yellow Treat wait an hour or until the chlorine reading drops below 5ppm. You should also reference the safety directions on your chlorine shock.
Does Yellow Treat affect chlorine readings?
It can. If you use too much Yellow Treat and not enough chlorine it may make it difficult to get a reading. If that happens, don't shock. Just chlorinate as normal until the reading returns. It can take up to a few days for your readings to ...
Does Yellow Treat affect balancing?
No. Yellow Treat will not affect pH or Total Alkalinity.