Orenda Technologies SC-1000 Scale Control & Metal Chelant 1‑Gallon — Non‑Phosphorus, NSF‑50 Certified

Orenda SC-1000-GAL is a one-gallon, non-phosphorus scale control and metal-chelating liquid designed to prevent and reduce calcium scale and metal staining in pools and spas.

This concentrated formulation from Orenda Technologies is created for recreational water systems and tuned to protect equipment and surfaces without adding phosphates that can fuel algae or hinder chlorine activity. Its patent-pending recipe works with salt chlorine generators, heaters, and other pool equipment to dissolve existing deposits and limit new buildup. The product is NSF/ANSI-50 certified and was developed to be compatible with common pool construction materials and regular treatment chemicals when used as directed.

How does SC-1000 help protect salt chlorine generators and heaters?

SC-1000 reduces carbonate and mineral deposits that form on electrode plates and heating elements, extending equipment performance and lowering maintenance frequency. It both prevents new scale from forming and helps break down light existing buildup.

• Prevents mineral encrustation on SWG cells and heater surfaces
• Helps dissolve light existing scale in circulation equipment
• Compatible with standard pool materials and sanitizer programs
• Non-phosphorus formulation avoids contributing nutrients for algae

What dosing is recommended for new pools and routine maintenance?

Dosing is simple and measured by water volume: an initial treatment uses a higher dose to establish protection, while routine maintenance requires much smaller, regular additions. Follow label directions and measure your pool volume before dosing.

• Startup: 1 quart per 10,000 gallons when pool is full
• Maintenance: 6 ounces per 10,000 gallons every other week
• Apply directly to pool water in distribution stream for best mixing
• Adjust frequency in high-mineral or heavy-use conditions

Will SC-1000 prevent metal staining and affect water safety?

The chelating components bind metals in solution to keep them from oxidizing and bonding to surfaces, reducing discoloration on pools and fixtures. The product is designed to be non-toxic, non-hazardous, and to maintain compatibility with regular sanitizer levels when used as instructed.

• Sequesters iron, copper and other staining metals
• Helps keep pool surfaces clear of rust and green/blue stains
• Formulated without phosphorus to avoid algae nutrient addition
• NSF/ANSI-50 certified for use in recreational water systems

How does SC-1000 fit into a regular pool care routine?

SC-1000 is intended as a preventative and corrective product you can add during startup and use periodically to maintain low scale and stain risk. It integrates with standard testing and sanitizer schedules rather than replacing them.

• Add at startup and continue with biweekly maintenance dosing
• Test water chemistry regularly and balance pH and alkalinity first
• Use alongside recommended chlorine or salt-chlorine programs
• Helps protect equipment life and reduce manual scale removal

Who is this for: Orenda SC-1000-GAL is aimed at pool and spa owners, service professionals, and facility managers who want a proven, phosphate-free product to prevent carbonate scale and metal staining—especially those with salt chlorine systems or mineral-rich source water. It’s suited for new pool startups and ongoing maintenance programs where protecting equipment, extending cell life, and minimizing visual staining are priorities.