Pool Mate Metal Out Sequestrant – 1-Quart 2-Pack for Pool Metals, Stains & Mineral Inhibitor | Made in USA

Protect Your Pool from Metal Stains and Scale

Pool Mate Metal Out is a concentrated sequestrant designed to keep water color pristine by binding metals and minerals that can discolor water or leave deposits on surfaces and equipment. Used during openings, closings, and throughout the season, it helps support clear water and smoother operation by reducing the potential for rust, stain, and scale.

How Pool Mate Metal Out works

The formula targets common metals such as iron, calcium, manganese, copper, and other trace elements that may enter your pool from the water supply. By keeping these minerals in suspension, water remains visually consistent and helps protect surfaces from typical staining behavior and mineral buildup.

Key benefits at a glance

• Prevents discoloration from metals and minerals in many water sources
• Acts as a general sequestrant to guard plumbing and pool walls
• Supports routine maintenance during openings, closings, and ongoing season use
• One quart treats about 10,000 gallons, simplifying dosing for larger pools

Usage tips and dosing guidelines

Keep pooled water clear with straightforward dosing. For general use, add one quart per 10,000 gallons of pool water. For routine maintenance after backwashing or splash-out, plan a monthly re-dose of one quart per 20,000 gallons.

• Initial fill when metallic contaminants are suspected: add 1 quart per 10,000 gallons
• Openings and closings: incorporate Metal Out into your seasonal routine to minimize mineral effects
• Seasonal maintenance: monitor water volume and re-dose after significant water loss or dilution

Addressing existing color issues

1. Close the pool to swimmers and keep the filter running.
2. Stop chlorination and allow chlorine level to drop to zero.
3. Lower the pH to 6.8 using a pH reducer.
4. Add 1 quart per 10,000 gallons and circulate overnight or until the water clears.
5. Re-adjust the pH to 7.2-7.8, then resume normal chlorination and pool operation.
6. Return to swimming once chlorine residual is 1.0-3.0 ppm.

Real-world use scenarios

Homeowners working with municipal or well water may notice tinting or dullness after fill or following heavy rainfall. Pool Mate Metal Out offers a practical option to help protect water clarity and keep equipment performing as you plan, without altering the core chemistry of your pool.