{"product_id":"lochlor-metal-solution-1l","title":"Lo-Chlor Metal Solution 1L","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @media (max-width:650px) {\n    .lc-brand-strip { flex-direction:column !important; align-items:center !important; text-align:center !important; }\n    .lc-stats-row { justify-content:center !important; }\n    .lc-logo-col { width:100% !important; justify-content:center !important; padding-bottom:10px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#212738;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lc-brand-strip\" style=\"background:#212738;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lc-logo-col\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:flex;align-items:center;min-width:120px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7459\/2283\/files\/lochlor_logo_e46fb387-23b2-4e7a-822b-eeb3314b719b.png?v=1773611757\" alt=\"Lo-Chlor Chemicals\" style=\"height:72px;width:auto;max-width:100%;display:block;opacity:.92;object-fit:contain;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lc-stats-row\" style=\"display:flex;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#66cccc;font-weight:bold;display:block;font-size:13px;\"\u003eMetal sequestrant\u003c\/strong\u003eKeeps metals in suspension\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#66cccc;font-weight:bold;display:block;font-size:13px;\"\u003ePreventative\u003c\/strong\u003eUse before staining occurs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#66cccc;font-weight:bold;display:block;font-size:13px;\"\u003e100% Aus made\u003c\/strong\u003eOwned \u0026amp; operated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);line-height:1.65;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-top:16px;\"\u003eLo-Chlor is Australia's most trusted specialist pool and spa chemical manufacturer globally recognised and exporting to \u003cstrong style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-weight:600;\"\u003e25+ countries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their range covers \u003cstrong style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-weight:600;\"\u003ealgaecides, clarifiers, phosphate removers, stain treatments, stabilisers, spa care, equipment aids\u003c\/strong\u003e and more, every product formulated for Australian water chemistry and climate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E0E4EC;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F5F8;padding:20px 24px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0E4EC;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#8c95a4;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eLo-Chlor — Stain \u0026amp; Metal Treatment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Nunito','Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#212738;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMetal Solution\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:20px;letter-spacing:.03em;background:rgba(33,39,56,.08);color:#2C4A6E;border:1px solid rgba(33,39,56,.2);\"\u003e🔩 Metal sequestrant\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:20px;letter-spacing:.03em;background:rgba(46,204,113,.1);color:#1a7a3c;border:1px solid rgba(46,204,113,.3);\"\u003ePrevents staining\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:20px;letter-spacing:.03em;background:rgba(102,204,204,.12);color:#009999;border:1px solid rgba(102,204,204,.3);\"\u003eAll pool types\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:20px;letter-spacing:.03em;background:rgba(255,198,0,.12);color:#997700;border:1px solid rgba(255,198,0,.3);\"\u003eOngoing protection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E0E4EC;\" open=\"\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 24px;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;color:#212738;cursor:pointer;background:#FAFBFC;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📋 How it works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;font-weight:400;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eLo-Chlor Metal Solution is a liquid metal sequestrant that binds dissolved metals in pool water — preventing them from oxidising and depositing as stains on pool surfaces and fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eMetal staining is one of the most common pool problems in Australia, where bore water, old copper plumbing and high-iron groundwater introduce dissolved metals that become visible once chlorine oxidises them. Metal Solution works by chelating these metals — keeping them in suspension and in the water column where the filter can remove them, rather than letting them deposit on surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#212738;margin:18px 0 10px;\"\u003eLo-Chlor Metal Solution details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eLiquid metal sequestrant — binds iron, copper, manganese and other dissolved metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003ePrevents metal staining before it occurs — most effective used preventatively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKeeps dissolved metals in suspension for filter removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eDoes not affect water balance, pH or chlorine levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eCompatible with all pool types and sanitiser systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eUse after filling from a bore or unfiltered water source, or when adding water from iron-rich supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eFor existing metal stains that have already deposited on surfaces, \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/lochlor-multi-stain-remover\"\u003eLo-Chlor Multi Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/iron-stain-remover-1-kg\"\u003eLo-Chlor Iron Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e removes the deposits first — then dose Metal Solution to prevent recurrence. For ongoing scale and metal prevention, \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/stain-scale-defence-scale-stop-5l\"\u003eLo-Chlor Stain \u0026amp; Scale Defence\u003c\/a\u003e is a comprehensive weekly treatment that handles both metal and calcium issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E0E4EC;\" open=\"\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 24px;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;color:#212738;cursor:pointer;background:#FAFBFC;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 Does it suit my pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;font-weight:400;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5a6270;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSelect your pool type or surface for specific guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:12px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;background:#F0FAF1;color:#212738;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt chlorinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left:auto;font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-top:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-left:3px solid #2ECC71;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#1a7a3c;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Compatible — works with all salt systems\u003c\/div\u003eFully compatible with salt chlorination systems. Apply with the pump running.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:12px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;background:#F0FAF1;color:#212738;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional chlorine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left:auto;font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-top:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-left:3px solid #2ECC71;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#1a7a3c;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Compatible — works with all chlorine systems\u003c\/div\u003eSafe for all chlorine pool systems. Apply with the pump running and circulate for at least 2 hours.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:12px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;background:#F0FAF1;color:#212738;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral \/ magnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left:auto;font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-top:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-left:3px solid #2ECC71;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#1a7a3c;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Compatible — safe for mineral systems\u003c\/div\u003eSafe for mineral and magnesium pool systems. Does not interact with mineral sanitiser chemistry.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:12px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;background:#F0FAF1;color:#212738;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIonised \/ Nature2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left:auto;font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-top:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-left:3px solid #2ECC71;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#1a7a3c;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Compatible — important for ionised pool maintenance\u003c\/div\u003eMetal Solution is particularly important in ionised pool systems where copper from the ioniser can accumulate over time. Regular dosing keeps copper levels in suspension and prevents the blue-green staining that copper deposits cause.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:12px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;background:#F0FAF1;color:#212738;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏊\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFibreglass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left:auto;font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-top:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-left:3px solid #2ECC71;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#1a7a3c;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Compatible — safe for fibreglass\u003c\/div\u003eSafe for fibreglass surfaces at recommended doses.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:12px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;background:#F0FAF1;color:#212738;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcrete \/ pebblecrete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left:auto;font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-top:1px solid #C8EDCC;border-left:3px solid #2ECC71;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#1a7a3c;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Compatible — safe for all hard surfaces\u003c\/div\u003eSafe for concrete, pebblecrete and tiled surfaces at recommended doses.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E0E4EC;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 24px;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;color:#212738;cursor:pointer;background:#FAFBFC;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💊 Dosage guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;font-weight:400;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5a6270;margin-bottom:18px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAdd directly to pool water with the pump running. For metal-rich fill water, add immediately after filling before shocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #E0E4EC;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;color:#fff;background:#2C4A6E;display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.3;\"\u003ePreventative — initial dose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Nunito','Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#212738;line-height:1;\"\u003e250 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eper 50,000 L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#5a6270;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eDose when filling from bore water or metal-rich supply. Prevents staining before it starts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #E0E4EC;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;color:#fff;background:#1A5C38;display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eMonthly maintenance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Nunito','Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#212738;line-height:1;\"\u003e100 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eper 50,000 L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#5a6270;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eMonthly maintenance dose for pools on bore water or with a history of metal staining.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #E0E4EC;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;color:#fff;background:#8B3A00;display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eAfter stain removal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Nunito','Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#212738;line-height:1;\"\u003e250 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eper 50,000 L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#5a6270;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eApply after treating existing stains with \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/lochlor-multi-stain-remover\"\u003eMulti Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/iron-stain-remover-1-kg\"\u003eIron Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e to keep residual metals in suspension.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #E0E4EC;display:flex;flex-direction:column;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;color:#fff;background:#5C2000;display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eHigh iron water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Nunito','Barlow',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#212738;line-height:1;\"\u003e500 ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eper 50,000 L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#5a6270;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eUse the higher dose when filling from water with known high iron content. Retest after 48 hours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 24px;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;color:#212738;cursor:pointer;background:#FAFBFC;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❓ FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;font-weight:400;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 24px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E0E4EC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:13px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#212738;cursor:pointer;background:#F4F5F8;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between Metal Solution and Stain \u0026amp; Scale Defence?\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#212738;border-top:1px solid #E0E4EC;\"\u003eMetal Solution is a reactive treatment that binds dissolved metals already present in the water. \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/stain-scale-defence-scale-stop-5l\"\u003eStain \u0026amp; Scale Defence\u003c\/a\u003e is a broader ongoing product that handles both metal sequestration and calcium scale prevention weekly. For pools with a significant metal problem, use Metal Solution first for the initial knockdown, then maintain with Stain \u0026amp; Scale Defence.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E0E4EC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:13px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#212738;cursor:pointer;background:#F4F5F8;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;\"\u003eMy pool turned brown after I added chlorine. What happened?\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#212738;border-top:1px solid #E0E4EC;\"\u003eThis is the classic sign of dissolved iron in the water. Chlorine oxidises dissolved iron, turning it from clear to rust-coloured as it precipitates. If this happens, avoid adding more chlorine until the iron is treated. Dose Metal Solution immediately to sequester the remaining dissolved iron, then use \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/iron-stain-remover-1-kg\"\u003eIron Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e if deposits have settled on surfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E0E4EC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:13px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#212738;cursor:pointer;background:#F4F5F8;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;\"\u003eWill Metal Solution remove existing stains from pool surfaces?\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#212738;border-top:1px solid #E0E4EC;\"\u003eNo — Metal Solution keeps dissolved metals in suspension so they can't deposit, but it does not remove stains that have already formed. For existing stains, use \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/lochlor-multi-stain-remover\"\u003eMulti Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/iron-stain-remover-1-kg\"\u003eIron Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e to lift the deposits, then follow up with Metal Solution to prevent recurrence.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E0E4EC;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"list-style:none;padding:13px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#212738;cursor:pointer;background:#F4F5F8;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;\"\u003eCan I add Metal Solution at the same time as chlorine?\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;color:#8c95a4;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#212738;border-top:1px solid #E0E4EC;\"\u003eIt's best to add Metal Solution before shocking with chlorine, particularly when filling from a metal-rich water source. Adding chlorine to water with high dissolved metal content without sequestration first causes the metals to precipitate immediately. If adding to a pool already in use, you can dose Metal Solution alongside normal chemical routines.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 24px;background:#F4F5F8;border-top:1px solid #E0E4EC;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#8c95a4;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSee also\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#0066cc;text-decoration:none;padding:4px 12px;border:1px solid #C8D0DC;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/lochlor-multi-stain-remover\"\u003eMulti Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#0066cc;text-decoration:none;padding:4px 12px;border:1px solid #C8D0DC;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/iron-stain-remover-1-kg\"\u003eIron Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#0066cc;text-decoration:none;padding:4px 12px;border:1px solid #C8D0DC;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/stain-scale-defence-scale-stop-5l\"\u003eStain \u0026amp; Scale Defence\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#0066cc;text-decoration:none;padding:4px 12px;border:1px solid #C8D0DC;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/lochlor-stain-scale-attack-part-i-ii\"\u003eStain \u0026amp; Scale Attack\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LoChlor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45906315968795,"sku":"70MS1L","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/7459\/2283\/products\/70MS1L.jpg?v=1690794472","url":"https:\/\/www.directpoolsupplies.com.au\/products\/lochlor-metal-solution-1l","provider":"Direct Pool Supplies AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}