More curious than anything. New pool owner, pools been running flawless for a month thanks to this site. Just wondering why it's recommended to add chlorine at return jet? What's the difference if I just walk around the pool and pour it in, as opposed to taking 1-2 minutes of pouring at jet?
Adding chlorine at return jet...why?
- Thread starter Rost-Lufer
- Start date
Pouring in front of a jet ensures that it's dispersed quickly and effectively.
With acid it's even more important because it prevents damage to the pool from concentrated acid hanging out at the bottom.
With acid it's even more important because it prevents damage to the pool from concentrated acid hanging out at the bottom.
midlifecrisis
Bronze Supporter
- Jan 3, 2023
- 327
- Pool Size
- 9500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Also, unless you are crawling around the ledge, when you walk along pouring it the liquid hitting the water from a height could splatter getting on your clothes/skin and/or coping/deck.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,988
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Bleach is heavier than water- the pour it all around method is asking for a bleached liner. I have seen people do this then blame the bleach!
It should be poured in slowly infront of a running return & you should brush the area.
If you float the jug its not hard to handle & you don’t risk splashing.
It should be poured in slowly infront of a running return & you should brush the area.
If you float the jug its not hard to handle & you don’t risk splashing.
VinnyinNJ
Bronze Supporter
- Jul 20, 2022
- 827
- Pool Size
- 13500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Turbo Cell (T-CELL-5)
Do it at least once and watch the cloud of bleach dissipate in front of the jet. It's rather interesting in how long it stays together even though it is being pushed by the jet; I would say 2 or 3 seconds. I like the idea that there is no chance for it not to be mixed by the time it hits a surface. Others have said splashing, I have ruined a few pieces of clothing due to a splash and that was with the bottle very close to the water; one bad glug is all it takes!
Thanks everyone. Like I mentioned I was just curious. My pool has what seems like awesome circulation. I'm a new pool owner so I have nothing to compare it to, but we have a lazy river effect going on! Actually it's not that lazy and seems kinda fast, lol! It's so cool to just float and go in circles. I've almost fell asleep on the float! I have just walked along the deck the last couple bleach additions and it dissipates immediately because of the jet stream. I can absolutely see being more careful with MA. I haven't had to add MA yet but have handled MA for various jobs in the past.
I am the proud owner of “Bleach shorts” specifically for pouring bleach into my measuring container, because I can’t seem to do it without making a mess.
The 'more' button on my SWG has never once stained my clothes. Just sayin.
Well, some of us need LC from time to time! Like in February, before we want to crank up our SWCG, and other folks are using their snowplows!
midlifecrisis
Bronze Supporter
- Jan 3, 2023
- 327
- Pool Size
- 9500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I needed some LC yesterday after the entire family came over to cool down. Apparently, a pool is a good place to be with triple digit temperatures and humidity through the roof. Who knew?!
I now have two ways to get the kids to the house: Brisket, Ribs, and sausage AND a pool.
I now have two ways to get the kids to the house: Brisket, Ribs, and sausage AND a pool.
midlifecrisis
Bronze Supporter
- Jan 3, 2023
- 327
- Pool Size
- 9500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I almost typed out "BBQ" but then I was scared someone would think I meant hotdogs and hamburgers because those clearly aren't BBQ and then my southern pool brethren would judge me.'one way'.
I gotta keep in mind this is a global forum.
Already debating SWG for next year.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,988
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Get one rated for at least 2x’s the size of your pool & pet it often! “ Who’s a good little cell, that’s right You are!”
Haven't done research on SWG yet, but why twice the size? Wouldn't that make everything more unnecessarily expensive?Get one rated for at least 2x’s the size of your pool & pet it often! “ Who’s a good little cell, that’s right You are!”
The cells are rated for 24/7 production in order to meet your peak season needs. With a finite life based upon hours 'on' / producing, a 2X unit only needs to run 12 hours a day, effectively doubling it's lifespan.
The cost to upgrade is small compared to the lifespan gained, so it works heavily in your favor along with the energy savings of running the pump less. Most units cost 20% more to upgrade for the 100% lifespan gained, like buying your next unit at 80% off. It's less of an issue for you with such a small pool because most inground pool units start at 15k.
The cost to upgrade is small compared to the lifespan gained, so it works heavily in your favor along with the energy savings of running the pump less. Most units cost 20% more to upgrade for the 100% lifespan gained, like buying your next unit at 80% off. It's less of an issue for you with such a small pool because most inground pool units start at 15k.
Not wanting to hijack the thread, but if you want some recent 'why did I do it?' math/reasoning, let me know. My new SWG/VSP will basically pay for themselves in under 2 years...and we only get to swim for half the year ( if we're lucky here in the Mitten-Shaped-State!!)
My small contribution to statistics: a 3x cell runs at 60%, 11 hours per day in New Jersey climate.