2016 bleach prices

[WASP]

The 10% and 8.25% work out to be the same price in Katy.

 

[caliskier]

Wow! Thanks guys, just called my local WM in Austin and he said they have "tons" of it. It shows out of stock online no mater which zip code I enter, you you should call. $2.50 for 10% full 128 oz is a deal.

Thanks for saying that, OKC walmart's all show out of stock, will call tomorrow.

 

[daleyfolk]

Winco has a special on 8.25% 121 oz jugs for $1.98

 

[vela]

Thanks for the tip Chris! Found some at the Victory Lakes WM.

 

[goober07]

Checked Walmart in Findlay, OH. Shock wasn't on sale, still cost $3.64/gal.

Drove 30 miles to the nearest Rural King. Cases of 4gal, 10% for $8 (also had single gallons for $2.50)

Liquid Shock 4 Gallons LC4 by Twinco Romax for $7.99 in Pool Care - Pools Boats and Accessories - Sporting Goods : Rural King

 

[pabeader]

Don't forget to check the Date Code. Would hate to have a good deal turn into a sad story.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Drove 30 miles to the nearest Rural King. Cases of 4gal, 10% for $8 (also had single gallons for $2.50)

Liquid Shock 4 Gallons LC4 by Twinco Romax for $7.99 in Pool Care - Pools Boats and Accessories - Sporting Goods : Rural King

That's a great price! Thanks for sharing. Welcome to TFP, Goober! Love your handle :jocolor:

Yip

 

[Izzyc123]

Publix has their brand 8.25% for $2.89 regularly. Walmart has 10% chlorinating for $12 in Southeastern Georgia

In Middle Georgia (Dublin) the 10% chlorinating is $2.50. Fresh date codes. Their 8.25% is $2.89. Both prices as of today, 4/8/16.

 

[goober07]

Don't forget to check the Date Code. Would hate to have a good deal turn into a sad story.

For what it's worth, I totally rolled the dice. Bought 8 cases. But since you brought it up, the cardboard boxes read "PRO 06416" and "PRO 07516" while one of the bottles reads "075161216B". That puts it at March 2016!

That's a great price! Thanks for sharing. Welcome to TFP, Goober! Love your handle :jocolor:

Thanks! Glad I could contribute something useful. This forum has been immensely helpful, and I haven't even opened the pool yet.

 

[caliskier]

For what it's worth, I totally rolled the dice. Bought 8 cases. But since you brought it up, the cardboard boxes read "PRO 06416" and "PRO 07516" while one of the bottles reads "075161216B". That puts it at March 2016!

Thanks! Glad I could contribute something useful. This forum has been immensely helpful, and I haven't even opened the pool yet.

How do u read the code?

 

[kimkats]

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Thanks for the heads up on the bleach prices! You got a great deal! Now keep it in a cool, dark area.

Kim

 

[bluetahoe]

Seeing a lot of (and buying) the $2.50 10% 128oz in San Antonio at WM. On the sign it says price drop from $3.64. Question how old this stuff is and where its been stored, but its showing up on testing so its a great deal right now.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Its based on the Julian date on the bottle. 16150 = 2016 and the 150th day of the year. Which is the 29th of May, 2016. Capisce??

 

[JayG]

Its based on the Julian date on the bottle. 16150 = 2016 and the 150th day of the year. Which is the 29th of May, 2016. Capisce??

Interesting. I didn't know that. Is that an industry standard marking system?

 

[caliskier]

Its based on the Julian date on the bottle. 16150 = 2016 and the 150th day of the year. Which is the 29th of May, 2016. Capisce??

Thanks for that

 

[iom]

So if I know the manufacturing date - how do I use this information?
I know that old is bad - but what is OLD?

 

[wrightwolf23]

Right now I am finding 10% sodium hypochlorite, sold as Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid, at my local Walmart for $2.50 for a 128 oz gallon jug. Online it shows $3.64 a gallon and 'out of stock', but the shelves are loaded with it here.

Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid - Walmart.com

 

[bakerboy]

Thanks for deciphering the code!!!!

I had the wifey pick up 6 bottles over the weekend!

 

[YippeeSkippy]

So if I know the manufacturing date - how do I use this information?
I know that old is bad - but what is OLD?

Well, darn. I don't know how quickly bleach degrades. I know that heat and sun exposure will lessen its strength. So avoid those pallets full of liquid chlorine left outside in the garden center of big box stores.
I'd aim for less than 4-5 months old, and always buy at a store that has steady trade so you know the turnover is frequent.

 

[gcivic29]

Well, darn. I don't know how quickly bleach degrades. I know that heat and sun exposure will lessen its strength. So avoid those pallets full of liquid chlorine left outside in the garden center of big box stores.
I'd aim for less than 4-5 months old, and always buy at a store that has steady trade so you know the turnover is frequent.

Just picked up a few bottles at the Magnolia Target for $3.02 for 121 oz.

I read a post earlier about Napco Chemicals in Spring TX. Are they good to get bleach from and do they come in there own containers or do you have to bring your own?