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Starting or Converting a Pool to Pristine Blue®
Pools that are currently using chlorine. 
For conversion from Baquacil® or other Biguanides click here.


First Day                         Purchase PristineBlue Pool Products

  • Start with a clean pool.
  • KNOW THE POOL’S VOLUME.  Almost all “problem” arise from the fact that pool owners don’t know the proper gallonage of their pool.  Click here for our pool dimensions chart.
  • Make sure the water is in balance.  Water balance in a Pristine Blue® pool is a little different than in most pools.  Maintain these Pristine Blue® levels for the best in product effectiveness and efficiency.  The levels you need to attain are:
    pH - 7.2 to 7.6
    Total Alkalinity – 30 to 90 ppm (this is the most important difference)
    Calcium Hardness – 175 to 275 ppm
    BioGuard Water Balancers such as Balance Pak 100, 200 & 300, Lo ‘n Slo, and Optimizer Plus are 100% compatible with Pristine Blue®.
  • DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL THE WATER IS BALANCED!
  • Shock the Pool with Pristine Extra to eliminate bio-waste in the pool water
  • Add 2 oz. Pristine Check per 1,000 gallons of water and allow to circulate for at least 4 to 6 hours (preferably overnight).
  • Run the filter continuously.

Second Day

  • Backwash filter or clean the cartridge(s).
  • Add 2 oz. Pristine Blue per 1,000 gallons water.

For information on Converting a Biguanide (Baquacil®, Soft Swim®, Revacil®, etc) Pool to Pristine Blue, click here

Important Note:  DO NOT ADD ANY PRISTINE BLUE FOR THE NEXT 2 (TWO) WEEKS.  MAINTAIN pH 7.2 TO 7.6.  After 2 weeks, check Pristine Blue level and top-up as needed.

Spring Pool opening or a freshly filled pool.

First Day                           Purchase PristineBlue Pool Products

  • Start with a clean pool.  Be sure all leaves & winter debris are removed & pool has been vacuumed.
  • KNOW THE POOL’S VOLUME.  Almost all “problem” arise from the fact that pool owners don’t know the proper gallonage of their pool.  Click here for our pool dimensions chart.
  • Make sure the water is in balance.  Water balance in a Pristine Blue pool is a little different than in most pools.  Maintain these Pristine Blue levels for the best in product effectiveness and efficiency.  The levels you need to attain are:
    pH - 7.2 to 7.6
    Total Alkalinity – 30 to 90 ppm (this is the most important difference)
    Calcium Hardness – 175 to 275 ppm
    BioGuard Water Balancers such as Balance Pak 100, 200 & 300, Lo ‘n Slo, and Optimizer Plus are 100% compatible with Pristine Blue.
  • DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL THE WATER IS BALANCED!
  • Shock the Pool with Pristine Extra to eliminate bio-waste in the pool water
  • Add 2 oz. Pristine Check per 1,000 gallons of water and allow to circulate for at least 4 to 6 hours (preferably overnight).
  • Shock the pool daily with a chlorine shock such as Easy Shock & Swim or Burn Out® Extreme until the water is clear & clean.
  • ONLY PROCEED TO SECOND DAY WHEN THE POOL IS CLEAR & CLEAN.

Second Day

  • Backwash filter or clean the cartridge(s).
  • Top up the Pristine Blue level following the accompanying chart.
  • Add 2 oz. Pristine Blue per 1,000 gallons water as an initial dosage (prior Pristine Blue usage).

Important Note:  DO NOT ADD ANY PRISTINE BLUE FOR THE NEXT 2 (TWO) WEEKS.  MAINTAIN pH 7.2 TO 7.6.  After 2 weeks, check Pristine Blue level and top-up as needed.

ALL POOLS:

Remove All Leaves & Debris from Cover before Removing Cover
Bring Water Level up to Normal operating level
Vacuum pool of all dirt & debris
Clean Liner with Off the Wall or Surface Cleaner
Clean Filter with Kleen It or Strip Kwik Filter Cleaner
Clean ladder treads and Winter Cover with Stow Away® Cover Cleaner
Allow opening chemicals to circulate for 24 - 36 hours
Let water Filter 1 day before bringing in Opening water sample for
Testing & Analysis
Adjust pH, Total Alkalinity & Calcium Hardness as needed

Continue with regular Pristine Blue Maintenance.

Click here for additional PristineBlue information (a new window will open)

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