Warning: "Diamond Clear Mega Shock" contains CYA!!!

[domct203]

Hi Dom,

I know this thread is a little old, but I just saw Amco's "Diamond" pool chemicals at a local discounter and found this thread while researching them, because their price is low and no shipping & convenient for me. Just never heard of them before.

Other than lame marketing and less than fully knowledgable employees, what is your opinion of the product?

I'm thinking of using their algaecide & clarifier, and maybe the winterizer later.

Thanks,
Rob

I don’t ever use algaecides or clarifiers, so I have no experience to share.

 

[robbegginer]

I don’t ever use algaecides or clarifiers, so I have no experience to share.

Do you think sufficient chlorine will kill all algae?

You used their Megashock? What did you think of that?

Thanks

 

[JasonJoel]

Yes, killing of all algae via the SLAM method, and then keeping FC to the right levels versus your CYA level will prevent algae issues without you so I'll just sides or other snake oil chemicals.

Now, if you don't do a proper SLAM and never get rid of all the algae in the first place, or don't keep your FC levels where they need to be all the time then of course you can have recurring algae problems.

 

[domct203]

Do you think sufficient chlorine will kill all algae?

You used their Megashock? What did you think of that?

Thanks

It is scientifically proven that the FC levels that we recommend based on CYA levels will keep the pool algae and bacteria free. There is no need for algaecides, clarifiers, etc in a properly sanitized pool.

The 'Megashock' is just 12.5% bleach (sodium hypochlorite), and as long as it's fresh, works great, especially when you can get it for $2.99 a gallon at OSJL.

 

[robbegginer]

It is scientifically proven that the FC levels that we recommend based on CYA levels will keep the pool algae and bacteria free. There is no need for algaecides, clarifiers, etc in a properly sanitized pool.

The 'Megashock' is just 12.5% bleach (sodium hypochlorite), and as long as it's fresh, works great, especially when you can get it for $2.99 a gallon at OSJL.

OSJL is where I saw the Amco stuff.

But I've just started with their $2.99 12.5% and it's the best deal i've seen for Chlorine.

Guess I just need to be more patient. It's been consistently improving, now it's greenish yellow and cloudy in the deep end.

Thank you