Is this the bleach I should use?

[dethnode]

So I just went to local walmart and bought two of these, please tell me they are okay to use.

Robot or human?

Also, on my iphone anytime i try to change the bleach bottle size, it closes the pool math app? Anyone else having this issue?

 

[Texas Splash]

Nothing with fabric protection, Just their regular/plain stuff. Or go to the pool section for Pool Essentials (10%).

 

[DeanP66]

You're better off with the liquid chlorine. It's stronger (10%) and cheaper than regular bleach.

 

[Texas Splash]

But as I look at that label, I don't see anything specifying fabric protection.

 

[dethnode]

Nothing with fabric protection, Just their regular/plain stuff. Or go to the pool section for Pool Essentials (10%).

So i see that the link says fabric protection in the description, but I went into the store and bought this and I don't see anywhere on the bottle that it says fabric protection. The pictures from walmart.com match exactly what I bought, is there something on the bottle that I can look for to know its not what I want? This was the only bleach they had at my local store.

 

[Texas Splash]

So i see that the link says fabric protection in the description, but I went into the store and bought this and I don't see anywhere on the bottle that it says fabric protection.

I would agree. I didn't see anything about fabric protection of polymers added. Should be okay.

 

[dethnode]

It says active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite 7.5% other ingredients 92.5% yields 7.13% available chlorine.

Could that other ingredients contain something I don't want to add to my water? Also, if not, what % should i input into pool math for my bleach? 6% 7.13% or 7.5%

 

[Texas Splash]

Could that other ingredients contain something I don't want to add to my water? Also, if not, what % should i input into pool math for my bleach?

Sometimes that's the unknown we get concerned about. Usually the other ingredients are things like water, sodium, etc. But the label didn't advertise anything odd. Next time you're at Walmart, look for their Pool Essential in the outdoor/pool area (10%).

 

[SouthVirginiaPool]

I got 2 bottles as well for backup (Walmart had a limit). And they didn't have any in the pool section. Let us know if there is any unusual foam or bubbles when you add it, but I didn't see anything concerning on my labels either (no softeners, fragrances etc)

 

[DeanP66]

Check Lowe's in the garden section. They sell Chem Tek 10% liquid chlorine for around $6.86 per case (2 gallons). You might have better luck with that because the hoarders who are buying up all the bleach don't know that liquid chlorine is the same thing only stronger.

 

[Saturn94]

The phrase “Keeps whites brighter longer” makes me wonder if something has been added to it.

 

[dethnode]

anyone have issues with the pool math app closing if they change the bleach bottle size?

 

[dethnode]

just called my 2 local pool stores, neither carry liquid chlorine because the shelf life is only a month... they of course carry the granuals that likely have trichlor in them


My local home depot and lowes doesn't have the liquid chlorine

 

[IceShadow]

Shelf life is longer than a month, but if they don't sell a lot of it it would go bad, whereas the granulated chlorine won't lose potency over time. Do you have any other hardware stores near you? Ace, Menards, Farm & Fleet are hardware chains up here in the Midwest that carry liquid chlorine too.

 

[dethnode]

i have an ace, as well as a tractor supply store... what about dollar general

 

[IceShadow]

Dollar general might have bleach but from what I've heard it's reaaaally dilluted, like 3% or less, so it's not that great. Check with Ace - ours has some up here, but it could be regional.

HTH Pool Care Liquid Chlorinating Chemicals 1 gal - Ace Hardware

Your pool stays clean and clear with HTH sanitizer products, designed to effectively guard against bacteria, algae and other organisms. We offer two types of chlorine-based sanitizers: stabilized and unstabilized. This convenient and easy to use liquid chlorinator effectively sanitizes and kills...

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Not sure on the tractor supply store. If you call, tell them you're looking for liquid pool shock or liquid chlorinating liquid - sodium hypochlorite is the main ingredient and it would be 10% or 12.5% if meant for pools.

 

[IceShadow]

Note that $6 for a gallon of 10% is not a good price (the Ace link) but if push comes to shove it's better than algae in the pool...

 

[dethnode]

HTH Pool Care Liquid Chlorinating Chemicals 1 gal - Ace Hardware

Your pool stays clean and clear with HTH sanitizer products, designed to effectively guard against bacteria, algae and other organisms. We offer two types of chlorine-based sanitizers: stabilized and unstabilized. This convenient and easy to use liquid chlorinator effectively sanitizes and kills...

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Would this work, and am i crazy or is that a bit high?

 

[IceShadow]

Here's the stuff from Walmart that we recommend if you can get it, much better price than the Ace stuff if it's available:

Robot or human?

Make sure you check the dates on the bottles. They should have a 5-digit number printed on them for when they were made - something like 20090. That means year 20, 90th day of the year. If it starts with 19 at this point I'd be concerned.

 

[IceShadow]

HTH Pool Care Liquid Chlorinating Chemicals 1 gal - Ace Hardware

Your pool stays clean and clear with HTH sanitizer products, designed to effectively guard against bacteria, algae and other organisms. We offer two types of chlorine-based sanitizers: stabilized and unstabilized. This convenient and easy to use liquid chlorinator effectively sanitizes and kills...

www.acehardware.com

Would this work, and am i crazy or is that a bit high?

That is the stuff you want, but ideally you want it for about 60% of that price But like I said, sometimes beggars can't be choosers...if it's all you can find!