Liquid Chlorine

[jkeubank]

May I ask where everyone is buying their chlorine from? I know shelf life is important and making sure it is not old after reading threads. I am also wondering if more people just go for the bleach or the actual liquid chlorine? I am just starting to move myself to the TFP way of pool upkeep. Our pool is 30 years old and we are the 2nd owners. I know for a fact the previous owners used pucks to chlorinate because they left a half bucket behind when we bought the house. The only pool supply place close to me is Leslie's. I feel like I read somewhere, where their chemicals are not the best. I will be ordering a new pool test kit when I can, as the one we have is not any of the ones recommended on here. Anyway of just buying what I am lacking in my kit for now? It is one we had ordered off of Amazon. We had alot of rain a few days ago and now my pool is light green and cloudy. I can see green algae gathered on the steps Thanks for the help.

 

[Texas Splash]

Not sure about the Belton area, but I just go to Home Depot for their 10% 3-packs. Convenient and fairly competative cost. You could ask around to see if anyone there refills chlorine containers. You might get a better deal that way.

By the way .... welcome to TFP!

 

[RMcGirr83]

Walmart in Abilene had a fresh supply date of August 2019. I scarfed up 15 gallons to make it through the rest of the season, winter and spring next year.

 

[duraleigh]

Gig 'em !

 

[ajw22]

I will be ordering a new pool test kit when I can, as the one we have is not any of the ones recommended on here. Anyway of just buying what I am lacking in my kit for now? It is one we had ordered off of Amazon. We had alot of rain a few days ago and now my pool is light green and cloudy. I can see green algae gathered on the steps Thanks for the help.

What test kit do you have now? What are you lacking in your kit?

You can buy individual Taylor reagent refills and some tests at TF-100 Refills

Although price it out. It may be less expensive to just buy the TF-100 Test Kits

Green means you need the right test kit and the SLAM Process

 

[Etchase]

I don’t think it would hurt anything to add chlorine until its 5ppm, until you can get a test kit for CYA and find out how much you actually need. Also, adjust your pH if it’s not in the 7’s.

 

[jkeubank]

I will check my Walmart today or tomorrow. What brand is yours carrying, do you know?

 

[ajw22]

I will check my Walmart today or tomorrow. What brand is yours carrying, do you know?

10% pool essentials chlorinating liquid

 

[jkeubank]

Not sure about the Belton area, but I just go to Home Depot for their 10% 3-packs. Convenient and fairly competative cost. You could ask around to see if anyone there refills chlorine containers. You might get a better deal that way.

By the way .... welcome to TFP!

Thank you for the HD suggestion. Ours does not have any or didnt last weekend. I have already checked about buying in bulk or refill. I have not found anywhere as of yet.

 

[jkeubank]

thank you

10% pool essentials chlorinating liquid

 

[johnnyleo11]

I will check my Walmart today or tomorrow. What brand is yours carrying, do you know?

It's important to look at the percentage of sodium hypochlorite to ensure you're getting the best deal. I think Great Value is at 8%. Clorox will be around 6%.

Obviously don't get any scented or low splash or marketing gimmick bleach.

The Home Depot brand HDX is 10% and you can see how old it is by looking at the Julian date.

 

[jkeubank]

I have the

What test kit do you have now? What are you lacking in your kit?

You can buy individual Taylor reagent refills and some tests at TF-100 Refills

Although price it out. It may be less expensive to just buy the TF-100 Test Kits

Green means you need the right test kit and the SLAM Process

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Tests for Chlorine, Bromine, pH, Acid Demand, and Total Alkalinity .

 

[ajw22]

Clorox will be around 6%.

All Clorox bleach in the US contains additives that are not suitable for pool water. Buy other brands and read labels carefully.

 

[ajw22]

I have the

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Tests for Chlorine, Bromine, pH, Acid Demand, and Total Alkalinity .
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That does not test FC over 5 ppm, CYA, or CH. It is most economical to just buy the complete TF-100 Test Kits and get a complete set with fresh reagents.

 

[jkeubank]

Had more rain today and now the pool looks like this. Also here is my ph I just took. Was showing some chlorine yesterday, today nothing. Pool temp is like very warm bath water.

 

[ajw22]

Had more rain today and now the pool looks like this. Also here is my ph I just took. Was showing some chlorine yesterday, today nothing. Pool temp is like very warm bath water.

You need to follow the SLAM Process to clear the algae and you can only do that with a recommended test kit.

Add 10 ppm to the pool daily of liquid chlorine until you get your test kit.

 

[jkeubank]

You need to follow the SLAM Process to clear the algae and you can only do that with a recommended test kit.

Add 10 ppm to the pool daily of liquid chlorine until you get your test kit.

ok, now Im going to sound really dumb. I need to go back to all my notes and read again how much 10ppm is :-(

 

[ajw22]

ok, now Im going to sound really dumb. I need to go back to all my notes and read again how much 10ppm is :-(

Use PoolMath

3 gallons of 6% liquid chlorine or 2 gallons of 10% LC.

 

[jkeubank]

Use PoolMath

3 gallons of 6% liquid chlorine or 2 gallons of 10% LC.

Thank you...off to walmart I go. Do I need to do anything to the ph?

 

[ajw22]

Thank you...off to walmart I go. Do I need to do anything to the ph?

You can lower the pH to 7.6