Is this the right stuff (liquid chlorine)?

[Stephs2125]

Hi there,
I've never used liquid chlorine before (always had a SWG on previous pools). Are these the correct items? One of the HDX says it is Shock but according to the ingredients it's the same percentage of Sod. Hypo. vs. "other" ingredients. How do I know if the those "other" ingredients add unwanted chemicals?

Thanks!

 

[CrystalRiver]

The "other" is mostly water. HDX chlorinating liquid is perfect. So is Pool Essentials liquid from WM.

 

[Stephs2125]

The "other" is mostly water. HDX chlorinating liquid is perfect. So is Pool Essentials liquid from WM.

Thank you!

 

[mknauss]

You live in the area with Menards. They typically have sales and great prices on chlorine and acid.

 

[cody21]

Side note - there was a news report of a major CHLORINE "shortage" due to a Louisiana Chlorine plant being destroyed by Hurricane Laura last year. Sure enough - went to HKOME DEPOT to seriously stock up on that Chlorine noted above. I picked up the last 5 boxes they had!

So question for you all -- LOWE's KEM-TEK Liquid Chlorine looks to be the same thing. ??? I may have to make a run to LOWEs.. Thanks

 

[mknauss]

So question for you all -- LOWE's KEM-TEK Liquid Chlorine looks to be the same thing. ???

Same.
The potential issue is solid forms of chlorine, trichlor and dichlor - not liquid chlorine.

Coming chlorine shortage? - It is Here!

Merged a large number of threads on this theme into one - TFP Mod - 4/30/21 Apparently the chemical manufacturer that started on fire from hurricane Laura makes pool chlorine. I wonder what percentage of the USA's supply is made there.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[cody21]

Thank you !

 

[joshhighley]

https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/pools-accessories/pro-clor-liquid-pool-shock-1-gal/pc160003/p-1444426383664-c-10137.htm

 

[IceShadow]

Our local Farm & Fleet had fresh 4-packs of 12.5% for like $12-13 too, if you have one of those nearby.

 

[Stephs2125]

Ok, thanks. Just to be sure, it sounds to me that so long as it is "x" % of sodium Hydro. and "x"% of "other" that I needn't be concerned? I just need to watch out for additives (that I assume are listed such as calcium) or mentioned as part of the marketing (such as Clorox)?

 

[IceShadow]

If it’s 10% or 12.5% chlorinating liquid (liquid shock, liquid pool shock, etc.) then I’ve never heard of having to worry about the other part of it.