using chlorine tabs

[geneman]

Hi All,

I was wondering if I shock the pool every week or twice a week and I have Cya in about 40ppm, do I still have to use those 3 inch chlorine tabs in a floater? or that is redundant?

 

[mknauss]

I suggest you review Pool School - Trouble Free Pool
'Shocking' a pool is unnecessary. You maintain your FC based on your CYA level by adding chlorine every day or as needed to maintain the FC in the target level. The tablets will add chlorine but all add CYA.

 

[geneman]

I suggest you review Pool School - Trouble Free Pool
'Shocking' a pool is unnecessary. You maintain your FC based on your CYA level by adding chlorine every day or as needed to maintain the FC in the target level. The tablets will add chlorine but all add CYA.

thanks so much for the input. So you mean if I just use cal hypo power that comes in shock products to maintain the FC that should be enough? no need for those stabilized chlorine tabs then?

 

[mknauss]

Cal hypo adds calcium. What is the CH of your pool water and fill water?
Best is to use liquid chlorine / bleach. Adds just water with chlorine. Solid forms of chlorine all add things that build up in the pool water.

How to Chlorinate Your Pool

Before chlorinating your pool, you should know these simple tips. Learn the best way to add chlorine to your pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[geneman]

Cal hypo adds calcium. What is the CH of your pool water and fill water?
Best is to use liquid chlorine / bleach. Adds just water with chlorine. Solid forms of chlorine all add things that build up in the pool water.

How to Chlorinate Your Pool

Before chlorinating your pool, you should know these simple tips. Learn the best way to add chlorine to your pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

I tried to find some liquid chlorine on amazon, but didn't see very many options. do you have any suggestions on a good product? my CH is 267 ( I recently did 3-4 shock for a suspected algae problem)

 

[HermanTX]

Go to Home Depot. They sell liquid chlorine (10%). It is a 4 gal box for about $16 ($4/gal). Also Leslie's pool store has 12.5% LC but it is $22 for a 4gal box.
Not sure, if Pinch A penny Pool store is in the Dallas area. I have found they have the better deal on LC.

 

[mknauss]

CH is 267

How did you get that test result? You need a proper test kit.

 

[geneman]

Go to Home Depot. They sell liquid chlorine (10%). It is a 4 gal box for about $16 ($4/gal). Also Leslie's pool store has 12.5% LC but it is $22 for a 4gal box.
Not sure, if Pinch A penny Pool store is in the Dallas area. I have found they have the better deal on LC.

Thanks so much !

 

[geneman]

How did you get that test result? You need a proper test kit.

tested at Leslie's..

 

[mknauss]

tested at Leslie's..

Your CH is likely much higher. Get your own test kit.