I'm in Texas and need to get more liquid chlorine. I usually buy the 10% stuff at Home Depot. They store it outside in the garden center. If it froze for awhile this past week, is it okay to buy and use? Will it still be effective? I've searched but cannot find the answer to this question.
If liquid chlorine freezes then thaws, does it lose effectiveness?
- Thread starter hepmama
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I do not think it will matter but the freeze point is well below 0F.
- Jul 17, 2019
- 3,714
- Pool Size
- 13000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I wouldnt think it would freeze, but the walmarts here are all fully stocked with fresh liquid chlorine that is not stored outside.
While you should be fine, I'd avoid buying a large amount of it. As explained in this post the freezing point of bleach isn't far from what your area saw this last week. I personally suspect buying a few gallons will be just fine, but I wouldn't stock-up just yet.
do you know what brand it is? Is it with the other pool stuff? Thanks for the tip.
I saw that post and honestly my eyes glazed over LOL and I still couldn’t tell if freezing impacts the effectiveness. I usually only buy the three pack at one time so no worries about stocking up. I just used my last gallon last week and need more. Thanks for your help!
- Jul 17, 2019
- 3,714
- Pool Size
- 13000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Yes it’s with the pool stuff in a white bottle and called “Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid”