What to do with old chemicals?

[J20832]

Now that I am using the BBB method, what can I do with all my old 3" tabs and granular di-chlor? Can I use the granular for laundry? Santizing my trash cans? Any suggestions kindly appreciated, I hate to waste all those chemicals (but am glad to not have to purchase in the future).


Jay

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Just save them in a temp controlled area. You can use the tabs for vacations if you want, the dichlor can be used to boost CYA in the future, if the time comes.

 

[J20832]

How long will they retain their potency ? I foolishly purchased a ton of chemicals earlier in the year... I also have way too much Soda Ash, Algecide, etc... I am talking at least a hundred pounds of chlorine (in various forms) and about 75 lbs of Soda Ash.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Then perhaps try to sell them on Ebay or Craigs list.

Granular products have a good shelf life if store properly. I'm not 100% certain on how long though.

 

[Buggsw]

I'd keep them. The tabs and shock should be good for at least a couple of years if kept sealed properly. The algaecide also has a long shelf life. I don't know about the soda ash, as I never need it, in my area.

 

[Cherie]

Definitely keep your pucks. They will come in handy. Our CYA dropped to about 15 after the heavy rains and winter and I'm taking advantage of just having a few pucks in the floater and checking my water each evening. So far, I've hardly had to add any bleach. I can go 3-4 days before having to add .5 - 1 qt of 6%. What a lazy summer...