Clorox vs Chlorine

[Tier1Terrier]

Running low on Chlorine. Can I use Clorox? What’s the difference? See photo.

 

[mknauss]

The 'Outdoor Bleach' has polymers. It most likely will foam and/or degrade the performance of your filters.

Be ware of most household bleach/Clorox, they all have additives and most are 6% or less in concentration.

 

[sandract]

The 'Outdoor Bleach' has polymers. It most likely will foam and/or degrade the performance of your filters.

Be ware of most household bleach/Clorox, they all have additives and most are 6% or less in concentration.

Thanks, was also wondering about the outside bleach. On the hunt for bleach! Have 4 bottles and a month before pool opening in CT.

 

[x Wild Bill x]

Not sure where in CT you are located, but it looks like Ocean State Job Lot has many locations in CT, the stores in MA already have their 12% "Pool Shock" in stock for $2.99 a gallon. The bottles I purchased were made on the 55th day of this year so it's fresh. Try their website, it will help you find local stores and show their stock levels.

 

[sandract]

Are there other additives that we need to watch out for when looking at bleach alternatives? What is a good percentage? Found a restaurant supplier selling Germicidal bleach with 5.7% available chlorine.

 

[ajw22]

Are there other additives that we need to watch out for when looking at bleach alternatives? What is a good percentage? Found a restaurant supplier selling Germicidal bleach with 5.7% available chlorine.

From Liquid Chlorine - Further Reading

If you buy household bleach, you want pure liquid chlorine with no additives. Additives such as fragrances, thickeners (splashless), or surfactants (outdoor bleach) may cause foaming. Bleach with fabric protectors (chloromax technology) may also cause foaming.