This is the forum for the guys who successfully use tri-chlor, di-chlor, cal-hypo, etc.
My pool is close to 40K gals. I can't imagine how many gallon jugs of Clorox I would have to schlep to keep it clean & clear. And, I'm not going to install a Liquidator.
I can get 3" tabs & cal-hypo delivered for a reasonable price in reasonably small packages. I switched to cal-hypo for shocking to minimize CYA buildup; I don't have a problem w/ calcium buildup. I'm aware (thanks to TFP) of CYA buildup problems due to tabs, but I have a small leak, so I'm constantly replacing water. A leak, paired with what I've learned here on TFP, helps me keep my CYA manageable.
Plus, I learn other stuff here besides just pool chemistry.
So, TFP is the board for us on the dark side that don't use bleach, baking soda, & Boraxo.
Just my opinion.
My pool is close to 40K gals. I can't imagine how many gallon jugs of Clorox I would have to schlep to keep it clean & clear. And, I'm not going to install a Liquidator.
I can get 3" tabs & cal-hypo delivered for a reasonable price in reasonably small packages. I switched to cal-hypo for shocking to minimize CYA buildup; I don't have a problem w/ calcium buildup. I'm aware (thanks to TFP) of CYA buildup problems due to tabs, but I have a small leak, so I'm constantly replacing water. A leak, paired with what I've learned here on TFP, helps me keep my CYA manageable.
Plus, I learn other stuff here besides just pool chemistry.
So, TFP is the board for us on the dark side that don't use bleach, baking soda, & Boraxo.
Just my opinion.