Leslie's pH Lock

[JohnN]

I was looking for CYA on Leslie's website to compare prices with the other local stores (they are EXPENSIVE) and I came across this so-called pH Lock. I can't see what chemicals are in it, so I don't know what it is. Has anyone heard of this before? I'm not going to use it, just wondering if anyone can shed some light on this "magical potion." http://www.lesliespool.com/leslies-14125-ph-lock-1-qt/14125.htm
According to their website, "pH Lock will instantly lower or raise the pH to the correct range of 7.2 to 7.8"

 

[JasonLion]

It is a phosphate buffer. It doesn't exactly "lock" in the PH, but it can help make it more stable. On the other hand it can cause a lot of trouble if you have calcium in the water as well, as phosphate and calcium can precipitate out together and make a mess.

 

[woodyp]

I couldn't find an MSDS sheet on it.

 

[Richard320]

http://www.lesliesmsds.com/DocumentCenter.aspx?did=f2b7e58f-4fc8-494e-9813-1fe2405166ec

 

[Charlie_R]

Another product I wouldn't want in my pool.

Just curious, how much of what would be considered industrial waste is being packaged and sold through pool stores?

 

[Richard320]

I see a real value in it, actually, from the pool store angle. Sell them this to raise phosphates, and then....

 

[Charlie_R]

True that!!

 

[JohnN]

So according to their website, I would need about $430 worth of this product for my pool. 1 quart treats 500 gallons, and my pool is about 13,500 gallons. I would need 27 quarts, times $15.99 a quart. Think they would give me a bulk purchase discount? Do people seriously pay over $400 for just 1 chemical?

Maybe this "potion" is only intended for spas, because down on the page, it says "Adjusts pH level as required to balance spa water in 7.2 to 7.8 range. " They don't mention pools.

 

[woodyp]

It's target market is spa owners, not pools.

 

[Charlie_R]

Even at that, it's a rather expensive product.

My guess is the marketing department is feeding on the erroneous belief that the more expensive the product, the better it is.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

It sounds like Robarb's pH Perfect product meant for spas

 

[JasonLion]

I believe they are exactly the same, certainly at least very similar.