BIOGUARD BACK UP 2
BioGuard Back Up 2
BioGuard Back Up 2 Algicide is BioGuard’s most effective algae preventative. The highly effective formula prevents a wide variety of algae growth. It’s stable in sunlight and will not evaporate. The activity of this product increases as water temperature rises, which is when you need protection the most.
Back Up 2 has a powerful surfactant/wetting agent, which makes it able to work in the tiny cracks and crevices where algae starts. This product will not affect pH levels and is non-staining. It’s all that and a bag of chips.
Use With:
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- In-Ground Pools
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- Above Ground Pools
Product Information
- Keeps pool water clear and free of visible algae
- Non Staining
- For use in all pool types
- Use once a week
Product Resources
- Cleaning your pool with BioGuard Pool Maintenance Products in 3 Easy Steps
This convenient 3-step system is ideal for pools of 5,000 gallons or more and only requires a few minutes each week to maintain your pool the entire summer.
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Seven steps to opening your above ground pool in the Spring time.
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- The BioGuard 3 Step Process
- ABOVE GROUND: How To Open Your Pool
Use this handy guide to open your above ground pool in 10 steps.
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How to Use BioGuard Back Up 2
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read entire label and use strictly in accordance with precautionary statements and directions.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- Ensure all pool equipment is working properly. Clean or backwash the filter following manufacturer’s directions.
- Adjust stabilizer levels to 30-50 ppm by adding stabilizer.
- Check water alkalinity, pH and calcium hardness with a test kit or test strip. Adjust alkalinity to 80-125 ppm for plaster pools, 125-150 ppm for vinyl or fiberglass pools by adding an alkalinity increaser. Adjust pH to 7.2-7.6 by adding a pH decreaser to lower pH, or by adding a pH increaser to raise pH. Adjust calcium hardness to 200-275 ppm for plaster pools, 175-225 ppm for vinyl or fiberglass pools by adding a calcium hardness increaser.
- Check and adjust residual chlorine level to desirable range of 1-3 ppm. This product is effective in controlling the growth of both green algae and blue- green (or black) algae. Add this product directly to pool by pouring around entire outside perimeter of pool while filter and pump are in operation.
- To provide time for even distribution in the pool water, wait at least 15 minutes after application before entering pool.
POOLS WITH VISIBLE ALGAE
If algae are visible, use 13.5 fl oz of this product per 10,000 gallons of pool water. After 24 hours clean out dead, settled algae. If algae are still present, repeat dosage as necessary.
POOLS WITH NO VISIBLE ALGAE
Initial Application: Add 6 fl oz of this product per 10,000 gallons of pool water.
MAINTENANCE APPLICATION
Add 1.5 fl oz of this product per 10,000 gallons of pool water every 5-7 days.
BOOSTER APPLICATION
Add 1.5 fl oz of this product per 10,000 gallons of pool water when bather load is heavy or after prolonged rainfall.
TO CLOSE POOL
Add 10.5 fl oz per 10,000 gallons along pool edges and allow filter and pump to operate for 2-4 hours. This will provide 4 ppm active ingredient in the water. This will help control algae growth over the winter months and make for easier clean-up in the spring. Visit www.bioguard.com or consult your BioGuard dealer for complete pool closing instruction.
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