liquid chlorinator

We offer two types of chlorine-based sanitizers: stabilized and unstabilized. This convenient and easy to use Liquid Chlorinator effectively sanitizes and kills bacteria in your pool and can be added directly to your pool water. Kills bacteria and algae.

Is liquid chlorinator the same as chlorine?

Chlorinating tablets and chlorinating liquid are both suitable sanitizers for your swimming pool when applied according to label directions. Choose the sanitizer that best suits your individual preferences. *1 gallon of chlorinating liquid delivers the same amount of chlorine as 2 chlorinating tablets.

What is the difference between shock and liquid chlorinator?

Liquid chlorine and granular shock have the same active chemical that sanitizes your pool, what changes is the strength and the way you use it. Liquid chlorine is less costly, unstabilized and comes in liquid form. Granular shock is stabilized and comes in a solid form that dissolves in your pool.

What is liquid chlorinator for pools?

Liquid chlorine is comprised of chlorine, water and salt and poured directly into your pool. Because of its liquid nature, liquid chlorine is dissolved into your pool water in a matter of seconds. To add it to the pool, you simply open a gallon of your liquid chlorine of choice and dump in the water.

Is liquid chlorine better than powder?

Powdered chlorine is the most typical form of chlorine used in a domestic pool environment. It is typically only slightly more expensive than liquid chlorine but it is much easier to use and has a lower pH, therefore has less impact on your pool’s balance when used.

Is liquid chlorine cheaper than tablets?

He told me liquid chlorine was better and cheaper than tabs. For a 60,000 gallon pool open 3.5 months/year, I estimate it would use between 1400-1600 gallons.

Will liquid chlorine raise pH?

Using liquid chlorine raises the pH of the water.

Liquid chlorine does not raise pH. When added to water, liquid chlorine (which has a pH of 13) makes HOCl (hypochlorous acid – the killing form of chlorine) and NaOH (sodium hydroxide), which raises pH.

What can I use instead of pool shock?

Common unscented household bleach (sodium hypochlorite) works well to shock a pool.

How often should I shock my pool?

How Often Should I Shock My Pool? Shocking your pool regularly will help to keep the water clean and free of contaminants. You should aim to shock your pool about once a week, with the additional shock after heavy use. Some tell-tale signs that your pool needs to be shocked are cloudy, foamy, green, or odourous water.

How often do I add liquid chlorine to my pool?

For that reason, the only appropriate time to add liquid chlorine to the pool is after dark. Then again, you should add liquid chlorine to the pool while the filter is on. You can either add it directly by pouring into the pool or feeding it through a chlorinator.

Do I add chlorine or shock first?

It Should Not Be Done Together

This is because when you mix chlorine and algaecide together, it renders both of them useless. Hence, you should first shock the pool and wait for the chlorine levels to fall below 5 PPM.

How long does liquid chlorine last in a pool?

All pool chemicals, aside from unstabilised liquid chlorine, are good for up to three to five years as long as they’re stored in a cool and dark place away from sunlight and they’re packed in air-tight containers.

Can I shock my pool with liquid chlorine?

Sodium hypochlorite (also known as liquid chlorine) is another frequently used option for shocking pool water. This is a common choice in pool shock because you can pour the solution directly into the pool without having to dissolve the chlorine in water beforehand.

Is liquid chlorine bleach?

Liquid chlorine

They are identical in every way, with the exception of strength. Household bleach is usually a 6% concentration (although some of the cheaper stuff is 3%), while pool chlorine can typically be found in strength between 10% and 12%.

Can you use bleach instead of chlorine?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: it depends on the formulation. The label on every bleach bottle should tell you the ratio of sodium hypochlorite (and available chlorine) in the bottle to everything else. A higher percentage is generally better, as you’ll need to use less bleach to treat your pool.

Is liquid chlorine Basic?

Liquid chlorine is basic or alkaline (high pH) and requires a conscientious effort for safe handling and storage. Although powder or granular packages offer greater convenience, they still require attention for transportation, storage and usage. Total alkalinity is the measure of water’s resistance to change pH.

Why should a fan be on the floor when using gas chlorine?

Chlorine is toxic to aquatic life. Forced air ventilation is required for all chlorine storage and feed rooms. Exhaust fan should be located near the floor since chlorine is heavier than air. Equipment should have capacity to replace all air in the room within 3 minutes.