Yes! Chlorine is designed to kill the majority of germs that could potentially make people ill. However, sunlight, dirt, debris and human body oils can also break down the chlorine concentration. It is important to check your chlorine levels regularly to ensure hygiene, and oxidise regularly to remove the contaminants that would break down chlorine.read more……..

We recommend storing your chemicals in a dry, clean, cool and well-ventilated area away from sunlight and children. Ensure all liquid chemicals are upright. When handling, carefully read and follow the instructions on the label. In case of spillage, flush away with large quantities of water, avoiding contact with eyes and skin. Always ADD chemicals to water, NOT water to chemicals and do not mix chemicals with one another.

By regularly checking your pool’s water chemistry, you are ensuring a healthy swimming environment for you and your swimming guests. Likewise, by maintaining water balance you are protecting equipment and pool surfaces from corrosion and damage and ensuring your pool looks sparkling clean! As a general rule, it is safer to add small amounts of chemicals, running the filter and testing the results after a number of hours. By adding large amounts, there will be bigger changes and potentially bigger problems. In the long run, regular maintenance is an efficient way to keep your pool healthy and prevent expensive repairs.

Poorly treated water can be a health threat, whereas appropriately treated and sanitised water will provide you with a healthier and more visually appealing pool. Furthermore, out of balance water, particularly if left for too long, can cause expensive damage to the pool surface and equipment in the long run. Below is a list of our recommended water balances:

pH 7.2 – 7.8 (Ideally 7.4 – 7.6)

Alkalinity 80-150ppm*

Calcium hardness 175-250ppm

Free Chlorine 1-3ppm

Free Bromine 3-5ppm

*Depending on surface

The most popular sanitizer for cleaning pools and spas is chlorine. It is offered as a liquid, granule, pill, or stick. Chlorine eliminates bacteria, pathogens, and algae that might contaminate your pool and make it dangerous. Chlorine’s chemical relative, bromine, has a comparable impact.

Shock is liquid or granular chlorine. You should add one gallon (or one pound) of shock per 10,000 gallons of pool water every week to two weeks. During hot weather or frequent use, you may need to shock more frequently.

What not to mix together when adding pool chemicals. Chlorinating agents such as Trichlor and Cal Hypo should never be mixed together or in the same feeder as this can lead to an explosion. Despite being chlorinating agents, they are incompatible. Do not add at the same time or mix muriatic acid and chlorine

⚠︎ Different chlorine types are volatile and hazardous if mixed together. Two types of chlorine together can spontaneously combust or even explode. NEVER store, handle, or mix different chlorines together.

The general consensus for how long chlorine will stay in an outdoor swimming pool is four and a half days, after which the chlorine is depleted to an immeasurable level. However, there are several factors that can speed up its depletion.

That means that oxidation levels have increased to a point where chlorine is being consumed faster than it can be put into the water by either shocking or normal applications such as a salt chlorinator. The cause of this could be due to contamination, low pH or low chlorine stabiliser levels.