Adding thru the Skimmer ??

[sgt173]

Am I doing any damage to my pump by adding the Bleach and MA directly into the skimmer if I wait awhile before each one ? I know better not to mix the two together ever.

 

[Donldson]

Don't do that. The bleach won't be good for it but will be relatively minor compared to the damage the MA will cause. Adding MA to your skimmer is a good way to destroy your heat pump, as well as damaging the plastic and rubber parts of your pump and filter.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

+1 ^^^^^^

NEVER add MA directly to the skimmer!!

 

[sgt173]

I thought I read on here someone said it was ok to do if it is diluted. Since I only have to add such small amounts at a time I was hoping it would be diluted enough before it hits the pump/heater. I hope I havent caused any damage being lazy since my surgery. I better go back to the old bucket and walk around the pool spreading it I guess. Anybody have any tips on an easier way? I would appreciate it.
Thanks Sgt

 

[Richard320]

I thought I read on here someone said it was ok to do if it is diluted. Since I only have to add such small amounts at a time I was hoping it would be diluted enough before it hits the pump/heater. I hope I havent caused any damage being lazy since my surgery. I better go back to the old bucket and walk around the pool spreading it I guess. Anybody have any tips on an easier way? I would appreciate it.
Thanks Sgt

You might be thinking of this thread. Need A Clorox Bottle Holder - Calling All PVC Engineers

Adding to the skimmer is far from ideal, but if you're incapable of squatting down, say you're wheelchair-bound, then you do what you must. But it is better to add to the pool than to the skimmer.

 

[pooldv]

Here is a handy page on chemicals and how to add them, Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals

 

[woodyp]

All ya, gotta do is pour them slowly in front of a return with the pump running. Scratch walking around the pool.