ChlorX to decrease chlorine need?

[MLHinDFW]

Has anyone heard of a ChlorX filter media that goes into the pump filter to decrease the amount of chlorine needed? Cost is around $100. I understand there is a blue one for pool sizes up to 15,000 gallons and a black one for >15,000 gallons. The maintenance guy who started up our pool told me about it, but I haven’t been able to find one.

I’d appreciate any info!

 

[JJ_Tex]

There are a lot of pool gimmicks out there that do nothing or can cause long-term damage, and this sounds like one of those.

I struck out on a google search, but do you know what exactly is in this filter media? You hear those claims with "mineral" systems but I have not seen any that deal with your filter.

 

[Donldson]

There's a lot of money in convincing people that "more chlorine is more bad". Just look at all the products making claims to be able to keep chlorine levels lower, always at a considerable price.

The safest and most comfortable pool is one that follows the FC/CYA Levels we teach here. None of that itch, rashes, smell, burning eyes, etc that gets blamed on chlorine.

 

[hexabc]

There is nothing you can add to the filter to decrease the amount of needed chlorine. Filtering has nothing to do with sanitation - it removes particles from the water, whereas sanitation with chlorine kills germs.

 

[duraleigh]

There is no valid reason for that gadget to make sense.

There is no limit to the false scams people will concoct

 

[Jimrahbe]

MLH,

All magic but no rabbit!!!

You need to take a good read through out Pool School so you can understand that more chlorine, using the TFP pool care process, is better than too little. And safer too..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Newdude]

Tidbit #27494 I learned here is that Chlorox leases it's name for pool chemicals and has nothing else to do with them. Evidentally, when your household name is synonymous with disinfecting, any product with it on the label will sell millions and millions.

Their CYA is pure, but avoid any other 'chlorox products' at all costs.

 

[PoolStored]

You mean this stuff (pic)? Just pool DE, used in all DE filters. Nothing special about it. Lots of DE brands, chlorox is just one. Will not reduce chlorine usage. We recommend it when people are in the late stages of a slam to help a sand filter clear the water. Not a necessary tool for everyday.

Add DE to a Sand Filter

A clean pool filter will increase the efficiency of your pool! ... your filter are to backwash it, clean the manifolds and grids, and add new DE.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[JamesW]

Do you have a link to the product?

We have no idea what you are talking about.

 

[JamesW]

Are you talking about Pool RX?

Recommended Pool Size Dosages

www.poolrx.com

 

[JamesW]

I understand there is a blue one for pool sizes up to 15,000 gallons and a black one for >15,000 gallons.

This?

Typical copper and silver product that will stain your pool and waste your money.





Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate

Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate

Silver Nitrate

 

[JamesW]

Your pool can look like this.

Isn't it pretty?

The silver adds brownish purple stains as well if you get the PoolRx Plus version.

View attachment 503866

 

[JamesW]

Don't be scared; copper stains aren't that bad.

Gozorp from planet Zoltar 7 thinks it looks nice.

 

[MLHinDFW]

Thanks to all of you for your voices of reason!

 

[JamesW]

Another “Benefit” of copper is that people’s hair will turn green, especially blondes.

Then, your pool guy will sell you $300.00 worth of Culator packs to fix the copper problem that they created in the first place.

But, surprise, they don’t work and now you have to drain your pool to get rid of the copper.

CuLator Metal Eliminator and Stain Preventer - CuLator Metal Eliminator and Stain Preventer for Pools and Spas

CuLator Metal Eliminator and Stain Preventer removes stain-causing metals to prevent swimming pool stains and water discoloration.

culator.com

 

[Bperry]

You mean this stuff (pic)? Just pool DE, used in all DE filters. Nothing special about it. Lots of DE brands, chlorox is just one. Will not reduce chlorine usage. We recommend it when people are in the late stages of a slam to help a sand filter clear the water. Not a necessary tool for everyday.
View attachment 503843

Add DE to a Sand Filter

A clean pool filter will increase the efficiency of your pool! ... your filter are to backwash it, clean the manifolds and grids, and add new DE.

www.troublefreepool.com

That stuff appears to have some other stuff in it, since it says it removes metals from the water. Maybe has a sequestrant or clarifier in it. Hence the + “filter aid”

 

[JamesW]

More copper stains.

 

[MLHinDFW]

Are you talking about Pool RX?

Recommended Pool Size Dosages

www.poolrx.com

Yes, this is it. Any experience with it? I’m fully accepting that it’s likely another money drain for nothing. Just wanted to confirm it with this group. Thanks!

 

[PoolStored]

It adds metals to your pool. Avoid it like the plague.

 

[PoolStored]

If it ain't recommended, don't put it in...

Recommended Pool Chemicals

Which should I buy? TFP's recommended pool chemicals are cheap, easy, and won't unbalance your pool water.

www.troublefreepool.com

Non-Recommended Pool Chemicals

These pool chemicals should not be added to your pool. Save your money and frustration and avoid these chemicals!

www.troublefreepool.com