Hi,
For a couple of years now, after ditching the expensive SWG, I've been using high concentration liquid chlorine. This year, I've installed a solar heating system and since then, I've found that my need for chlorine has really spiked. With CYA around 35, I find that I need to put a 5L (10%+) jug every couple of days otherwise algae starts appearing. At 5$ a jug, it's feels expensive to me...
- Will increasing my CYA really help lower chlorine need and cost?
- Is my chlorine consumption in line with expectations? (my water temp is usually around 80-84)
- Since our season ends in septembre, should I consider introducing solid chlorine since my CYA can afford to go up and by spring during opening, my CYA typically is back to zero? If so, what kind of solid chlorine and dispensing mechanisme should I consider for a 16x32 pool with a pump running 24/7?
I don't mind keeping adding liquid chlorine, but it seems like I could maybe optimize costs and perhaps simplify upkeep a bit with a combo approach.
What do you think?
Thanks!
For a couple of years now, after ditching the expensive SWG, I've been using high concentration liquid chlorine. This year, I've installed a solar heating system and since then, I've found that my need for chlorine has really spiked. With CYA around 35, I find that I need to put a 5L (10%+) jug every couple of days otherwise algae starts appearing. At 5$ a jug, it's feels expensive to me...
- Will increasing my CYA really help lower chlorine need and cost?
- Is my chlorine consumption in line with expectations? (my water temp is usually around 80-84)
- Since our season ends in septembre, should I consider introducing solid chlorine since my CYA can afford to go up and by spring during opening, my CYA typically is back to zero? If so, what kind of solid chlorine and dispensing mechanisme should I consider for a 16x32 pool with a pump running 24/7?
I don't mind keeping adding liquid chlorine, but it seems like I could maybe optimize costs and perhaps simplify upkeep a bit with a combo approach.
What do you think?
Thanks!