Lithium Hypochlorite
- Thread starter joemkraus
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 62,705
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,081
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
The answers to your questions are here - Cost Comparison of Chlorine Sources
Lithium hypochlorite will increase saltiness of the water as much as any other other source of chlorine and it is definitely going to raise pH slightly similar to bleach because it will add "extra" hydroxide. The only solid forms of chlorine that do not contain "excess salt" are the cyanurates (dichlor and trichlor). All forms of chlorine will eventually add to the chloride level of the pool because the reduction of chlorine during oxidation and sanitation reactions produces chloride ion (Cl-).
Lithium hypo is expensive and it adds a few other chemicals to the pool water that are not great (chlorates and sulfates). So the take away from this is to just stick with liquid chlorine.
Lithium hypochlorite will increase saltiness of the water as much as any other other source of chlorine and it is definitely going to raise pH slightly similar to bleach because it will add "extra" hydroxide. The only solid forms of chlorine that do not contain "excess salt" are the cyanurates (dichlor and trichlor). All forms of chlorine will eventually add to the chloride level of the pool because the reduction of chlorine during oxidation and sanitation reactions produces chloride ion (Cl-).
Lithium hypo is expensive and it adds a few other chemicals to the pool water that are not great (chlorates and sulfates). So the take away from this is to just stick with liquid chlorine.
My understanding is that the product is no longer produced for pool use.
If you can find it, it will be super expensive.
If you can find it, it will be super expensive.
This shows available, but I doubt that the offer is legitimate.
In any case, it is $10.80 per pound for a product with about 30% available chlorine, which is like $25.00 per pound for calcium hypochlorite.
www.lincolnaquatics.com
www.spaworld.co.nz
What is spa lithium?
Lithium hypochlorite (LiClO) is a sanitizing product that was commonly used in the past for sanitizing swimming pools and spa pools. It was available in a liquid form or as granules.
It is no longer commonly used as the demand for Lithium has grown massively with growth in demand for electric vehicles and battery-powered electronic devices.
Is Lithium Hypochlorite Chlorine?
Yes, Lithium Hypochlorite is a form of Chlorine and has between 28% and 35% available free chlorine.
Spa lithium shortage
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for electric vehicles and electronic devices using lithium-ion batteries like mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and more. Because of this, the raw materials used to make lithium spa sanitizer are being re-purposed into these industries.
This means Lithium Hypochlorite is no longer readily available as a sanitizing product for spa pools, swim spas and swimming pools.
If you had a spa or pool in the past and used lithium hypochlorite as your sanitizer, you’ll need to use a different product.
In any case, it is $10.80 per pound for a product with about 30% available chlorine, which is like $25.00 per pound for calcium hypochlorite.
25# lithium hypochlorite - Lincoln Aquatics
Lincoln Aquatics. is a leading national distributor of commercial swimming pool equipment, chemicals and supplies. We market our services to Cities, School Districts, Colleges, Country Clubs, Homeowners Associations, YMCA's and to other facilities with commercial size pools through our catalog...
What is Lithium Hypochlorite Spa Sanitiser
Are you looking for a replacement for lithium, now that it is not readily available? Read the full article to learn more about lithium and some recommended replacements.
www.spaworld.co.nz
What is spa lithium?
Lithium hypochlorite (LiClO) is a sanitizing product that was commonly used in the past for sanitizing swimming pools and spa pools. It was available in a liquid form or as granules.
It is no longer commonly used as the demand for Lithium has grown massively with growth in demand for electric vehicles and battery-powered electronic devices.
Is Lithium Hypochlorite Chlorine?
Yes, Lithium Hypochlorite is a form of Chlorine and has between 28% and 35% available free chlorine.
Spa lithium shortage
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for electric vehicles and electronic devices using lithium-ion batteries like mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and more. Because of this, the raw materials used to make lithium spa sanitizer are being re-purposed into these industries.
This means Lithium Hypochlorite is no longer readily available as a sanitizing product for spa pools, swim spas and swimming pools.
If you had a spa or pool in the past and used lithium hypochlorite as your sanitizer, you’ll need to use a different product.
Last edited:
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,025
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Or get a salt water chlorine generator
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