Liquid Chlorine and Potency

WBW · Sep 17, 2023

I've been reading several posts about liquid chlorine losing potency due to weather temperatures. Here in Central Texas, its been 100 degrees about every day for the past 3 months. I usually buy just one container at Walmart which based on my pool size and CYA, lasts a fairly long time. Unfortunately, Walmart was out of liquid chlorine and I had to revert to buying at Home Depot their 3-pack case which they store outdoors which the date indicates 7/23. The liquid chlorine containers are at 10% strength. Taking a conservative thought process about the decrease in strength due to temps, I'm thinking I should add additional chlorine. Using the Pool Math app, instead of 10% strength, use 6% and I'll be ahead of the curve. Thoughts? Tks

ajw22 · Sep 17, 2023

Breakdown of Bleach Over Time by Storage Temp - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Just test your FC 15-30 minutes after adding the liquid chlorine. If it is weak and test low then add some more and repeat as necessary until you are at your desired FC.

proavia · Sep 17, 2023

Store it in a climate controlled place like an indoor laundry room.
Put the bottles in a separate leak-proof container (this is where the HASA or similar 4 jug carrier domes in handy).

WBW · Sep 17, 2023

ajw22 said:
Breakdown of Bleach Over Time by Storage Temp - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Just test your FC 15-30 minutes after adding the liquid chlorine. If it is weak and test low then add some more and repeat as necessary until you are at your desired FC.

Thanks

WBW · Sep 17, 2023

proavia said:
Store it in a climate controlled place like an indoor laundry room.
Put the bottles in a separate leak-proof container (this is where the HASA or similar 4 jug carrier domes in handy).

Thanks

proavia said:
Store it in a climate controlled place like an indoor laundry room.
Put the bottles in a separate leak-proof container (this is where the HASA or similar 4 jug carrier domes in handy).

ajw22 said:
Breakdown of Bleach Over Time by Storage Temp - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Just test your FC 15-30 minutes after adding the liquid chlorine. If it is weak and test low then add some more and repeat as necessary until you are at your desired FC.

Thanks