How long does it take and where does the P go?

[Lykly]

This is probably been discussed prior but I can't find it. I know that the chlorine neutralizes or somehow reacts and eliminates waste in the pool. I had a group of kids of all ages over yesterday, and I up the sanitizer prior to the swim fun to help, but I was just curious what is the process for removing substances left behind by the young ones? I did have a meeting prior with the kids explaining to them to exit the pool, but you know how that goes. [emoji15] anyway this is more of a learning topic for me than a concern because I know it is sanitized. I had the chlorine pumped to 7.5 to 8 prior to the swim it it was still at 7 at days end, and the pool remains very clear, so I think they did a pretty good job. CYA at 65. Curious about the whole chemical reaction and timing thing.
Thx


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[Griswald]

It doesn't go anywhere.

The chlorine will burn up any organic materials and turn into CC, but the pint of P is there forever, heck its 99.99% water anyhow.

 

[camueller]

I'd bet that you not losing much chlorine all day indicates that the kids actually listened pretty well.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Every person-hour of bather waste requires ~ 4 grams of chlorine gas equivalent to neutralize.

1 cup of urine is the equivalent of 6 person-hours worth of bather waste.

 

[Kiss4aFrog]

I just can't help it. Every time I come across a bather waste thread all I can think of is Bill Murray in Caddy Shack at the bottom of the pool with the Baby Ruth :-D

Classic doodie in pool- Hilarious! - YouTube

 

[Lykly]

Thanks for the laugh, I love it! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[nu2pools]

Every person-hour of bather waste requires ~ 4 grams of chlorine gas equivalent to neutralize.

1 cup of urine is the equivalent of 6 person-hours worth of bather waste.

4 grams of Chlorine gas = ____ oz. of 12.5% bleach? I couldn't figure out the formula using the poolmath. Thanks Matt!

 

[JamesW]

Oxidization of urea

4 grams Cl2 = 1.1 oz 12.5 % bleach.

 

[MarianParoo]

For small pools that can be pretty significant FC loss! For a 6K gallon pool that is over 1ppm. Ewwww.

 

[JamesW]

It doesn't go anywhere.

The chlorine will burn up any organic materials and turn into CC, but the pint of P is there forever, heck its 99.99% water anyhow.

Urine and other bather wastes will be completely eliminated by chlorine.

 

[Lykly]

Urine and other bather wastes will be completely eliminated by chlorine.

Thanks, that is a VERY welcome post. [emoji40]


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[MarianParoo]

Since we installed a powder room in our garage, (quick access and no need to go into an air-conditioned house), the frequency of bathroom breaks from the pool dramatically increased.

 

[Lykly]

HAHA.... I have a heavily wooded lot, little over 1 acre, and I noticed when I told the boys they could just go around the trees and do their thing, they seemed to take advantage as well. Probably saved me at least 1 ppm!



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[JoyfulNoise]

HAHA.... I have a heavily wooded lot, little over 1 acre, and I noticed when I told the boys they could just go around the trees and do their thing, they seemed to take advantage as well. Probably saved me at least 1 ppm!



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I see no problem with a little extra fertilization of the woodlands

 

[nu2pools]

Every person-hour of bather waste requires ~ 4 grams of chlorine gas equivalent to neutralize.

Oxidization of urea

4 grams Cl2 = 1.1 oz 12.5 % bleach.

James, thank you for the reply. Does it mean that seven people in the pool for one hour will require about a cup of 12.5% chlorine, no matter what the size of the pool is?

 

[JamesW]

Yes, on average.