Easy Care™ Startup-Tec® Proactive Startup Treatment
Product Overview
A proven choice for protecting new plaster and quartz finishes from mottling and calcium scale during the critical initial fill.
In our experience, Easy Care™ Startup-Tec® is the standard specification for preventing surface discoloration and plaster dust on new pool finishes. This 64 FL. OZ. treatment utilizes a proprietary polymer blend to sequester metals and minerals, ensuring that even if fill water is below 150 ppm hardness, the surface remains protected from aggressive water during the startup phase.
Benefits & What Makes It Different
Surface Integrity Protection
Prevents mottling, streaking, and discoloration on marcite, quartz, and pebble finishes by managing mineral precipitation during the first 30 days.
Plaster Dust Reduction
Significantly reduces the formation of 'plaster dust,' which simplifies the initial brushing process and protects your filtration system from clogging.
Advanced Metal & Scale Control
Sequesters iron, copper, and manganese while preventing calcium scale from bonding to the new, porous surface, maintaining a smooth finish.
Product Details
Proprietary blend of advanced polymers and sequestering agents
64 FL. OZ. per 10,000 - 20,000 gallons during the initial fill process.
Compatibility
- Compatible with all pool surfaces including plaster, pebble, and quartz
- Safe for use with all sanitizer types
- Do not mix directly with concentrated chlorine or acid in the same container
When To Use This
Pro Tip
If your fill water is below 150 ppm calcium hardness, add a calcium increaser during the fill process alongside Startup-Tec to prevent the water from becoming 'hungry' and pulling calcium directly out of your new plaster.
Common Questions & Instructions
How much Startup-Tec do I need for a new pool startup?
For a standard 10,000 to 20,000 gallon pool, one 64 FL. OZ. bottle is typically applied when the water level reaches the 300 to 500 gallon mark to ensure immediate protection.
Does this product affect my water chemistry balance or CYA levels?
Startup-Tec is designed to be compatible with standard startup chemicals; it does not add CYA or stabilizer and will not significantly alter your total alkalinity or pH levels.
Can I use this on a color marcite or pigmented finish?
Yes, for color marcite, wait until the pool has at least 500 gallons of water before adding the dosage to ensure uniform dispersion and prevent localized pigment issues.
Delivered today to your DFW neighborhood
Order this item by 2 PM Central on a weekday, and we'll have it on your driveway by evening. Same-day delivery is FREE to every ZIP in our DFW coverage area — no minimum — or it's free with our weekly service plan.
