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Always add acid to water when dissolving and rinse away any undissolved residue to protect surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Backyard Pools Chemicals","offers":[{"title":"2.5kg","offer_id":45310366515363,"sku":"BYPPHD2.5","price":20.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6kg","offer_id":44800873365667,"sku":"PHD03","price":40.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15kg","offer_id":44800873398435,"sku":"PHD15","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":44800873431203,"sku":"PHD25","price":78.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/8278\/5955\/files\/pH-Down_Backyard_Pools_2.5kg_Front.png?v=1743364315"},{"product_id":"backyard-pool-chemicals-ph-up","title":"pH Up - Backyard Pool Chemicals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreases the pH of swimming pool water rapidly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal pH should be between 7.2-7.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour directly into water prior to use or mix in a bucket of water as per the label instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow pump to run 3 hours prior to re-testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Backyard Pools Chemicals","offers":[{"title":"2kg","offer_id":46469384798371,"sku":"BYPPHU02","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":46469384831139,"sku":"BYPPHU05","price":39.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":46469384863907,"sku":"BYPPHU25","price":91.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/8278\/5955\/files\/pH_Up_Backyard_Pools_1kg_Front.png?v=1743360456"},{"product_id":"backyard-pool-chemicals","title":"Water Hardener (Calcium Chloride) - Backyard Pool Chemicals","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWater Hardener Calcium Chloride effectively maintains optimal water hardness in your pool. Insufficient calcium can damage pool surfaces, cause plaster deterioration, and lead to corrosion of equipment such as heaters and pumps. Increasing calcium hardness with this product safeguards your pool infrastructure and ensures clear, healthy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances calcium hardness to protect against etching, scaling, and surface degradation. Helps clear cloudy water resulting from mineral imbalances. Protects pool equipment by minimizing corrosion, extending its service life. Features a fast-dissolving, easy-to-apply formula. Compatible with all pool types, including plaster, fiberglass, vinyl, and concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing Guidelines: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest your pool or spa using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardpoolchemicals.co.nz\/products\/aquachek-salt-system-test-kit?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=bd91998a4\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Aquachek Test Strips\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAquachek test strips\u003c\/a\u003e then work out your required dosage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo raise calcium hardness by 10ppm add 150gram per 10,000l with the filter system running. Distribute the dissolved water hardness evenly across the surface and circulate for at least 2-4 hours. Use no more than 2kg per dosage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Backyard Pools Chemicals","offers":[{"title":"8kg","offer_id":44800887849123,"sku":"BYPWAH08","price":43.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":44800887914659,"sku":"BYPWAH25","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/8278\/5955\/files\/Water_Hardener_Backyard_Pools_5kg_Front.png?v=1743129706"},{"product_id":"premium-pool-salt-20kg","title":"Premium Pool Salt 20kg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremium fine sea salt, which is fast dissolving, low on impurities and suitable for all salt water chlorinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwimming Pool Salt is designed for pools fitted with salt water chlorinators, a more natural approach to sanitising your pool.  The pool water is much more pleasant for bathers, there is no chlorine odour and the pool is easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poolwise.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sodium-Chloride-Dominion-Salt-SDS.pdf\"\u003ePremium Pool Salt SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Backyard Pools Chemicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053941645475,"sku":"PPS20","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/8278\/5955\/files\/Poolwise_PremiumPool_Salt.jpg?v=1760403631"},{"product_id":"backyard-pool-chemicals-alkalinity-up","title":"Alkalinity Up (pH Buffer)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncreases the pH for a swimming pool and acts as a pH buffer preventing extreme pH shifts . 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