A Clean & Clear Pool Without Chemicals! For use in Pools ad Spas
Use one disk for each pool skimmer or one disk per 15,000 gallons of pool
capacity.
For Pools with Skimmers: SP-101 MEGADISK
- 6" disk which fits directly into pool skimmer.
- No plumbing or installation required.
- Eliminates the use of chemicals with little or no chlorine.
- 1 disk will handle up to 15,000 gallons of pool volume
- Size: 5 5/8" x 1"
The Filter Foam technology uses Power Disks to provide excellent,
chlorine-free water for swimming pools and spas through filtration rather than
the introduction of chemicals to the water. Chlorine attacks organic matter, and
your skin is your body's largest organ. Chlorine irritates eyes, nose
membranes, and lungs and it leaves skin and hair dry and flaky. Studies
have shown that long-term exposure to chlorine can be harmful to your health.
Hydrogen peroxide alternatives to chlorine can also cause allergic reactions and
can permeate the pool or spa walls.
Filter Foam Disks use a unique form of KDF copper-zinc media which has been
molded, via a proprietary process, into a soft disk that looks like a gold
sponge. KDF is excellent at removing chlorine for long periods of time
while also acting as a deescalate and maintaining a bacteriostatic environment
that inhibits bacteria growth. KDF meets NSF Standards 42 and 61 and has been
tested to remove heavy metals and inorganic as well as chlorine from water. KDF
releases low residual copper and zinc ions into the water to inhibit algae and
fungus growth. Filter Foam Power Disks use an all-natural process that
works by catalytic action and the redox (reduction/oxidation) principal of
dissimilar metals.
As water passes through the Power Disks, a chemical reaction causes zinc and
copper hydroxides to form in controlled amounts. These controlled releases of
copper and zinc oxides are carried into the filtered water where they provide
hostile conditions for bacteria, algae and fungus growth. This means cleaner
water for bathing, plus reduced time and labor in keeping the pool or spa clean.
Filter Foam Disks also safeguard your pool and spa by reducing the need for
chlorine and other chemicals that corrode pipes and equipment. Plus, chemical
costs are minimal. After heavy loads from excess bathers, heavy rain, wind
or pets, a one-time shock treatment, with potassium monopersulfate, or other
shocking agents, is sufficient to solve the problem. The Power Disks also help
to neutralize slightly acidic water, thereby reducing or eliminating the use of
pH chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How does the disk technology work?
Both the MegaDisk and the Maxidisk work through the controlled release of
copper-zinc ions.
- How does it help control algae and bacteria?
Copper is a well-known algaecide. The release of copper-zinc ions into water
helps control the growth of bacteria and algae.
- Why Don't I need to test for hardness or pH?
The disks contain copper-zinc ions that self-regulate the water's pH, reduce
scale and make the water act softer, and help control algae and bacterial
growth. Hardness tests will not show how the copper-zinc ions change the way
calcium in the water is shaped so as not to turn into scale.
- Why is the pH higher with the disk than with chlorine?
Chlorine requires you to keep the water's pH between 7.2 and 7.6 because
that is where chlorine performs best. The disk creates its own best
operating level, usually between 7.6 and 8.2. Don't try to lower the pH with
chemicals because these will severely reduce the disk's efficiency. After
the disk is installed, test the pool or spa water for pH for a few days to
determine a baseline pH. This baseline pH will help in determining when the
disk needs to be replaced.
- Is there a test that shows whether the disk is still working?
Water becomes cloudy when there's an increase of bacteria in a pool or spa.
When bacteria increases, the water's pH decreases. If you test your water
for pH and find it is below 7.2 and if it continues to decrease, then it's
time to replace your MegaDisk or MaxiDisk. That's why it's important to
establish a baseline pH. See the previous question.
- Are there other tests I need?
No other tests are needed when using the MegaDisk or MaxiDisk. You can do a
test to determine the levels of copper and zinc ions, as these decrease over
time. This is another way to determine when the disk needs replacing.
- What happens if my pool or spa becomes cloudy?
Under normal circumstances the water in your pool or spa will be clear when
using the disk. Cloudy water may mean the water in the pool or spa is not
circulating though the disk often enough. Increase the time your pump runs
to increase the circulation of water through the disk. NOTE: MAKE SURE
THAT WHEN WATER RUNS THROUGH THE DISK, THERE IS NO SUCTION ELSEWHERE IN THE
POOL OR SPA. If the water remains cloudy, it may be time to shock to pool or
spa or to replace the disk.
- What are NOT normal circumstances?
Too many people in the pool or spa at one time creates excessive bather load
and can stress the disk system. Excessive rain or heat, foliage in the water
and animals swimming in the water also are considered abnormal circumstances
and can cause a spike in bacteria in the pool or spa. This sudden increase
can cause the water to become cloudy.
- If this happens, how do I get my water back to normal?
Turn on the pump and circulate the water through the disk, without suction
except where the disk is located, for 24 hours. If this does not clear up
the water, then you will need to give the pool or spa a mini-shock
treatment.
- What is a mini-shock treatment?
Mini-shock treatment is using a dose of a shocking agent, such as chlorine,
to decrease the bacteria in the pool or spa over a 24 hour period. Remove
the disk during the shock treatment. Replacing the disk 12 hours after the
shocking treatment is over will help remove the chlorine as well as resume
normal operation in helping to control bacterial and algae growth.
- Will I need to do anything else?
When using the MegaDisk or Maxidisk, no other treatment is necessary under
normal circumstances. In fact, using chemicals will reduce the efficiency of
the disk. Some spa or pool owners like to shock their systems periodically -
once a week or every six weeks - as preventive maintenance. If doing this,
remove the disk during the treatment and return it 12 hours after the
treatment is completed.
- What happens if my water turns green?
There is nothing in the disk to cause water to turn green. Nitrogen-based
compounds, such as fertilizer or herbicides or pesticides, can cause this if
they get into your water. Consult your spa or pool expert for ways to
correct this situation and remove the disk during the treatment.
- How do I know when to replace the disk?
Your water will turn cloudy and will not recover, even with a mini-shock
treatment. This is often the first sign the disk is reaching the end of its
useful life. You can test pH levels to compare them with the baseline pH you
established when the disk was new. If the levels have dropped, the disk may
need replacing. See question 5.
- Why does the disk darken?
It is normal for the disk to darken in color. This shows the disk is
working. The disk oxidizes as it treats the water, and the oxidation darkens
the copper and zinc elements in the MegaDisk and MaxiDisk
How To Use:
Install the appropriately-sized Filter Foam Pool Filtration System and swim
in cleaner, clearer water - free of chlorine. No electricity or ozone is needed.
To assure quality performance, water should be allowed to circulate through the
Filter Foam Pool Filtration System for eight hours a day.
How They Install:
Filter Foam Pool Filtration Systems are installed in-line into the pool's
existing PVC plumbing system. Pool water is treated as it circulates through the
system. Complete installation instructions accompany the system.
How Long They Last:
The various Filter Foam Pool Filtration Systems contain different numbers of
Power Disks (The More Water, the More Disks). This technology allows at least
six to eight months use before the disks need to be replaced, and even longer!
Easy To Refill:
Filter Foam's Power Disk technology makes refilling as simple as dropping out
the old disks and popping in the new! Simply place the CuZn SpaCore inside
your Sediment Filter and enjoy clean water with no effort.
SpaCore:
- NON-CHEMICAL
- NO PLUMBING
- 1 7/8" x 1"
