What are Pool Clarifiers?
Pool clarifiers rely on the charge difference in the molecules of the clarifier and the particles floating in the water.[1] They are electrically bound together. Once dissolved in water, there is nothing sticky or gummy to clog a filter.
The routine use of clarifiers generally is an attempt to compensate for poor water chemistry, so should be avoided. Occasional use when opening or to recover from an incident like a dust storm or construction debris is not going to be problematic.
Occasional use of a clarifier is fine. But do not lull yourself into the though of using it weekly or whatever. Repeated cloudy water is most likely from a chemistry imbalance and the likeliest isssue is algae. So just be aware of that.
Repeated use, many pool stores recommend it weekly, will eventually cause a problem in your filter media. But using at the start of the season after making sure you are completely clear of any algae and, if necessary, a full and complete SLAM Process has been followed, will not bring immediate harm to the filter media.
