Which 3 inch for me in Central Texas

[bjsexpress]

Trichloro-s-triazinetrione
or
Calcium hypochlorite

I have a small in-ground pool...
Price is about same... maybe a tad cheaper for the Ch...

I've been using tri ...
Can I switch to Ch?

Which should I use and why or why not the other... confused

 

[Newdude]

He BJ and Welcome !!!!

Whichever you use will jack the appropriate level. If using CYA laced trichlor, the CYA will rise to an unmanageable level. Or the same for Calcium from the Cal-hypo.

The only way to lower either level quickly once they're jacked is to drain.


How are you testing ? That's probably another issue you're faced with. Have some reads ;

Pool Care Basics
Test Kits Compared
FC/CYA Levels
PoolMath
Why you should listen : How Clear is TFP Clear?

 

[JJ_Tex]

Neither should be used blindly as they add other things to your pool. Cal-hypo adds chlorine and calcium, which leads to the white scaling, especially around the waterline tile. Trichlor adds CYA/stabilizer which raises your required chlorine level to be able to properly sanitize.

Liquid is the safe bet since it just adds chlorine to your pool.

Also, never mix and match trichlor and calhypo in any sort of chlorinator or container as even the residue can react with each other and cause an explosion.

 

[JamesW]

Also, never mix and match trichlor and calhypo in any sort of chlorinator or container as even the residue can react with each other and cause an explosion.

 

[pjt]

Trichloro-s-triazinetrione
or
Calcium hypochlorite

Neither. Use liquid chlorine, or even better get a salt water chlorine generator (SWCG). SWCG is by far the cheapest, easiest, and most convenient method of chlorination.