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I also use Winco (Arlington) for pool bleach but am still confused with the date code. Could you help? Oh! Thanks for the price comparison info.
Has anyone used the stuff from ocean state? Is it reliable?
https://www.troublefreepool.com/thr...ate-Code-Decoder-Easy-Way-to-Measure-Strength
Here is an older thread in which a guy gives good info on testing strength of bleach but also how to read date codes on various brands of bleach. A little dated, as home Depot for example has changed brands. Next time I buy some there I will try to post the code here with an interpretation...I remember their new stuff had a easy to decipher code but can't remember specifics. If there is a more recent thread about date codes, I haven't seen it, so if someone else knows please post. Bleach as sanitizer is the best imo but only if you can be sure you are getting fresh and at fair price!!!
Has anyone found a good big box store substitute for Costco? Costco here in northern NJ doesn't carry 8.25% bleach anymore. It's 6% now. And there price has gone up. 6% is a lot of gallons to haul and sanitize a 27,000 gal pool.
You may want to look at Ocean State Job Lot if there's one close to you.
I just found 8.25 at Menard's in Kansas City for 2.89 121 oz, but don't know how to read the date code. It's 1813738PA-1 11:34 (6). I'm guessing it May 17, 2018 or close.
Good deal?
That's interesting. The OSJL that I have been going to for six years now in Enfield CT get shipments in around once a month between April and August. They have very high turnover there. I usually get it within a couple of weeks from when it manufactured.My backup source is Homedepot bleach as job lot only seems to get one massive load for the season so when it’s gone it’s gone.
Napco Chemical Company (2830 Spring Cypress, Spring, TX 77388) sells to walk-in. You must have a hazardous chemical labeled container (or they can sell you one).
Sodium Hypochlorite - 12.5% bleach @ $1.68/gallon
If you need a container:
5gal square plastic (gas can) - $14
Cap - $1.75
Hazardous Material sticker - $2.00
Cheapest and highest concentration I've found anywhere.