So What’s The Best Method of Chlorinating a Pool?
Geez, I’m sitting here reading all this about stabilizers (CYA) and shocks and the way they interact, etc, etc, etc. I had no idea there such a precision science to taking care of a pool. I guess once you’ve got the PROPER routine down, then you should be fine.
So, that leads me to my question: what is the best combination of chlorinating chemicals for my pool and their ratios? (I’ve had to irradicate algae twice this summer so far)
Pool is:
-vinyl liner
-18,000 gallons
-sand filter
-in the sun
-receives heavy summer rains (Virginia)
-typically heavy swimmer loads (we end up with all the neighborhood kids)
-been using cal hypo for shock and tri 3″ tablets
Thx
The best method of chlorination is to use chlorine.
Seriously…every pool is different. Thats why you hear us (me especially) preaching about having a good test kit. It may SEEM like you have to be a chemist when you start reading these sites, but seriously…it’s REALLY easy. The key is knowing where your water is at when you begin, and you cant do that without a decent kit.
As for ratios, no need for math. All you need is Bleach, Baking Soda & Borax. If you don’t believe me then visit http://www.aquadist.com to get the kindaa similar or better remedy.
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