Pool chemicals shopping

Swim Dad

Member
Jul 21, 2019
9
Montgomery, TX
Pool Size
42000
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I have learned that the acid in the hardware store is much cheaper than Amazon. Walmart has bleach cheap. Where do you shop for CYA and other pool chemicals?

Ben
 
I was at BJs and picked up stabilizer, they had 14 lbs for I think $70. Also bought liquid chlorine there, 4 gallons of 12.5% for $26, I had a $5 coupon for it so $21. I haven't had to buy pool salt yet so can't speak to that. I usually look at BJs, Costco, Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware and Walmart; all are around me If I can get free shipping and the price is about the same then Amazon.
 
Many here buy liquid chlorine in bulk at hasa dealers or local pool stores. Usually cheaper & fresher than most other places.
I get my four 2.5 gallon jugs refilled at the beginning of the season & hopefully it will last me until I close this year since I have a decent swg now. I usually make sure I get enough to last me through the winter for the hot tub sometime in October/nov.
Walmart is my next go to for liquid chlorine if they have it.
Walmart (clorox brand) or
amazon (puritech) for stabilizer - whichever is the cheapest. Puritech was the cheapest this year so now I think I may have a lifetime supply 🤣
&
Home Depot for a 2 pack of ma (every few years lol, I am still working on the 2nd bottle of the 2 pack I bought like 5 years ago 😂)
About once a year maybe I buy 1# of 99% dichlor for my hot tub from Walmart.
Duda diesel for boric acid every other year.
Walmart or dollar general if I need some baking soda (which is very rare- like once in the last 5 or 6 years)
 
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