Best time to add chlorine

[onedah]

Hi All

Is there a ideal time to add chlorine in a pool for daily maintenance? I typically add in the morning when the sun is on the pool and while my pump is running.

Would the evening when the sun is down be better? If so would I also have to run the pump at the same time?

Thanks


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[tim5055]

Hi All

Is there a ideal time to add chlorine in a pool for daily maintenance? I typically add in the morning when the sun is on the pool and while my pump is running.

Would the evening when the sun is down be better? If so would I also have to run the pump at the same time?

Thanks


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Generally most believe that it is a little better to add in the evening when the sun is off the pool and you have sufficient pump time left for the chlorine to get circulated (30 - 60 minutes). This way you have all night for the highest levels of chlorine to oxidize whatever organics are in the pool without the additional FC loss from the sun.

 

[Richard320]

Whenever the pump is on and it works for you. If you try to do it at an inconvenient time, it might not get done.

 

[pwrstrk]

I add mine at night. The pump is on then and it's a good time for me. The sun is also off the pool then and it has the full chlorine addition for the next day's onslaught. ?