To expand on this, the price for chlorine will depend on your area and is for the prepackaged chlorine. Most pool stores (Leslie's included) will have a stand where you can pickup refilled 2.5 gallon jugs. The first fill is (I think) $14 because you pay the deposit on the jug. The refills are around $9. My local Pinch-A-Penny has the refills for $7.25, but I wouldn't let them suck a fart from my b-hole (see story in my signature for why) so I pay a few bucks more at Leslie's.
One item to note; OP won’t close his pool in winter as McAllen temps are quite a bit higher than your area in MN. So OP will use a lot more tabs necessitating more frequent drainings.
This is exactly right. Being in Central Florida, I also do not close my pool. My kid even swims year-round. I don't because less than 82 degree water makes me sing soprano.
So very true...but not having lived the pool life in Texas, I deliberately tried to be vague about the drain/refill issue, without being too vague and not killing all his joy. Just "lucky" here in Minn. Pool HAS to be partially lowered in late Oct. and refills magically by late April (snow). In the few times I tested, at the beginning of the season I could be at 30 CYA, and near 80 by the end. But his numbers and timeline may be wildly different due to temps, never shutting it down, etc. Now with the SWCG, I may actually have to buy some CYA for next spring!
lol, not to mention that the FC was '19' when it was basically zero, lol
Pardon my ignorance, what is OP? And yes is hella hot down here
The pool does have very good shade though as it is covered by two big trees, so I guess it does not get that much direct sunlight as a pool without shade would.
Thanks for expanding on this and addint all that detailed info including photo. I called my local Leslie's and inquired about the chlorine refills, they said they do not offer that. But they do offer liquid chlorine (Sodium hypochlorite) in gallon bottles for purchase, do you mind telling me if this is the one I need? Liquid Chlorine 4-Pack of 1 Gallon Bottles (here it sells for $30.59 for the 4 pack 1 gallon case)To expand on this, the price for chlorine will depend on your area and is for the prepackaged chlorine. Most pool stores (Leslie's included) will have a stand where you can pickup refilled 2.5 gallon jugs. The first fill is (I think) $14 because you pay the deposit on the jug. The refills are around $9. My local Pinch-A-Penny has the refills for $7.25, but I wouldn't let them suck a fart from my b-hole (see story in my signature for why) so I pay a few bucks more at Leslie's.
Look for these jugs on a table close to the register:
Set the empty jugs under the table and grab a full jug from the top of the table. My Leslie's refills them every morning and afternoon and restocks their bulk three times a week.
Thanks for taking the time in doing price availability research in my area! Greatly appreciate your info as well. I will shut off the chlorinator and stop adding Pool Shock (73% Calcium Hypochlorite) and I will use the liquid chlorine instead, at least until I resolve high CH and CYA levels. Thanks!
That's it, but for the price, you'd be better off going to Walmart
Don’t forget that HD / Lowe’s will price match the 10% Pool Essentials Walmart price. More work to get the price match, but if significantly closer than Walmart, may be worth it.
That is very true, I had forgotten about the price match. It adds up when you buy in bulk, definitely something to consider. Appreciate you reminding me.
