Pool Chemicals

[TX Pool]

I am new to pool ownership and was just wondering if there were any basic chemicals I need to keep around to keep my pool operating correctly this summer when operating as a salt water pool. I have the TFTestKit and was planning to do my own testing and balancing throughout the summer. I know there are times that special chemicals might be required, but was not sure if there were some basics to keep around so I would not have to run to the store every time something was off.

 

[Bperry]

I am new to pool ownership and was just wondering if there were any basic chemicals I need to keep around to keep my pool operating correctly this summer when operating as a salt water pool. I have the TFTestKit and was planning to do my own testing and balancing throughout the summer. I know there are times that special chemicals might be required, but was not sure if there were some basics to keep around so I would not have to run to the store every time something was off.

If you do a good job of staying on top of testing, you probably just need acid and maybe some liquid chlorine. No magic chemicals needed. Welcome!

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[proavia]

You will most probobly only need to keep muriaric acid on hand to control the pH.
Once in a while, you may need to add liquid chlorine before/after a big pool usage event.

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[rcs29]

I keep MA on hand and I have some stabilizer. I only buy liquid chlorine when needed.

 

[AUSpool]

I keep acid, bleach, stabilizer and after the great salt shortage of 2022, a couple of bags of salt as well.