Just purchased my house last year and it came with an inground 28k gallon inground pool with inline chlorinator (downline from the heater) I had a professional come out to make sure the pool and equipment was in working order and everything passed with A+ rating. However, a note left by the previous pool company who cleaned the pool regularly noted "don't bother using the chlorinators they are bad for pools". I've done my research and cant see why it would be bad unless the equipment was faulty. Any insight from TFP community would be greatly appreciated!
Why would a chlorinator be BAD for your pool?
- Thread starter MarkPerci
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- chlorinator chlorine lock
- May 3, 2014
- 58,309
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum!
The chlorinator itself is not bad, but the continued use of trichlor pucks/tablets without testing and understanding the water chemistry will result in algae or other undesirable water conditions.
www.troublefreepool.com
Here are a bunch of video tutorials that may be useful. TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry
The chlorinator itself is not bad, but the continued use of trichlor pucks/tablets without testing and understanding the water chemistry will result in algae or other undesirable water conditions.
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 suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,138
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
Do a search here for "High CYA" and you'll get an idea of why extended use of trichlor tablets is bad. TFP recommends the use of liquid chlorine bleach or a salt water chlorine generator (SWG).
They are not evil all unto themselves. Just like anything else, don't over do it and monitor your cya level. Can be useful when you pop out of town or vacation for a few days.