On average for a 14300 gallon abg pool in full sun, used a decent amount by kids. Sand filter. How much liquid chlorine should I have for the summer? We don’t live near a store that would stock large amount. Ace hardware is our only option. Until we can drive 1.5 hrs away. Well water. Will be getting it tested for better #s but heading to the big town tomorrow. I haven’t set it up yet still doing ground work.
Average amount liquid chlorine
- Thread starter JJU
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,077
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
2-4 ppm of chlorine a day depending on your pools environment. That is 37 to 74 oz of 10% liquid chlorine a day.
Read Breakdown of Bleach Over Time by Storage Temp - Further Reading The strength of the liquid chlorine will decline over time based on storage conditions.
Read Breakdown of Bleach Over Time by Storage Temp - Further Reading The strength of the liquid chlorine will decline over time based on storage conditions.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,612
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
An average would be 3 ppm FC per day. Some days less, some days more.
Rough estimate is 1/2 gallon of 10% liquid chlorine a day.
Rough estimate is 1/2 gallon of 10% liquid chlorine a day.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,612
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Depending on the CH level of your water, you might be able to use some cal hypo.
Is your water considered 'hard'?
Is your water considered 'hard'?
Yes. We have really hard water. But we r hoping to get a water softener that we will fill the pool half way with and the rest with well water. Estimating for a 4 month swim season, and possibly some slam time for inexperienced beginners ? approximately 70 gallons? Ruffly 20 gallons a month stored in a cool place
Yes. We have really hard water. But we r hoping to get a water softener that we will fill the pool half way with and the rest with well water. Estimating for a 4 month swim season, and possibly some slam time for inexperienced beginners ?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,612
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
OK -- then skip the Cal Hypo.
20 gallons a month should work from mid May to mid Sept.
If you store it in a dark, cool place, it will lose little strength. If you bought it all in May, by September you might have to add a bit more to get the same effect.
20 gallons a month should work from mid May to mid Sept.
If you store it in a dark, cool place, it will lose little strength. If you bought it all in May, by September you might have to add a bit more to get the same effect.
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- Jun 5, 2019
- 1,657
- Pool Size
- 14000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
I have been using about 1/2 gallon a day of 13% and my sun is far worse here. I do keep it covered. But since your pool is slightly larger and you shouldn't burn as much off as me, that's a good estimate and I can verify it. Off season I can often go 3 days on a third of a gallon. I am switching to a SWCG soon, though... You should talk to your Ace. Maybe they can arrange a bulk order. Walmarts carry good 10% -- they just don't in cold climates. Again, you might be able to get a case shipped to your local store even if you are in the "wrong" geographic location. Good luck!