Liquid Chlorine Availability??

[KarmaPlus]

I recently purchased a home with an in-ground pool. It needs work but it's functional. TFP has been a great resource so far.

I'm using my Taylor test kit and Pool Math app to SLAM it but I'm having trouble finding reasonably priced and fresh liquid chlorine near me. I'm in the central New Jersey area. I bought 3 gallons of 10% for $10 on sale from Home Depot. I was about to purchase more but realized it was manufactured in January of 2024. My research on TFP tells me that's degraded substantially. My local pool store sells 1 gallon of 12.5% for $8.75 which seems insane to me. I tried using the chlorine locator on TFP and the stickied thread but both seem quite outdated.

Does anyone have any leads on reasonably priced fresh liquid chlorine in the central NJ area? Alternatively, I may use cal hypo instead if I can't find any fresh liquid chlorine. Does anyone have any leads on reasonable cal hypo prices? I'm not opposed to ordering either online but haven't found anything promising and I'm getting overwhelmed by the options.

 

[Bperry]

I recently purchased a home with an in-ground pool. It needs work but it's functional. TFP has been a great resource so far.

I'm using my Taylor test kit and Pool Math app to SLAM it but I'm having trouble finding reasonably priced and fresh liquid chlorine near me. I'm in the central New Jersey area. I bought 3 gallons of 10% for $10 on sale from Home Depot. I was about to purchase more but realized it was manufactured in January of 2024. My research on TFP tells me that's degraded substantially. My local pool store sells 1 gallon of 12.5% for $8.75 which seems insane to me. I tried using the chlorine locator on TFP and the stickied thread but both seem quite outdated.

Does anyone have any leads on reasonably priced fresh liquid chlorine in the central NJ area? Alternatively, I may use cal hypo instead if I can't find any fresh liquid chlorine. Does anyone have any leads on reasonable cal hypo prices? I'm not opposed to ordering either online but haven't found anything promising and I'm getting overwhelmed by the options.

Go to Home Depot and get that stuff, even a little degraded. It’s usually $8/gallon.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Walmart if they still have any, Lowes or HD though it's on sale because it's the end of the season. There are other retailers in the east that others might know. You might get the freshest from a pool store and it's a little stronger so you'll use a bit less based on Pool Math. It's basically a cost of doing business and you need to get your pool clear.

 

[proavia]

Ocean State Job Lot may be a good source

 

[PoolStored]

What city in NJ are you in?

 

[KarmaPlus]

Ocean State Job Lot may be a good source

I was able to find a case of 4 gallons of 12.5% for $24 at Ocean State Job Lot this morning. Manufacture date is mid July 2024 and stored indoors so pretty good! They also had a good selection of other pool care items for reasonable prices. Found my new pool supply place. That store is awesome.

I do have a follow up question if anyone can help. Unfortunately, my Taylor kit doesn't have the FAS DPD. Has anyone tried diluting during SLAM to get a better FC test?

 

[PoolStored]

To properly slam, and protect pool, equipment and people, you need a FAS-DPD test.

You can get one here...Link-->SLAM Option