Chlorine Sanitation?
Top There are 4 generic types of chlorine readily available for residential pool applications. Chlorine type pkg. Primary use Ingredients Calcium Hypochlorite Granules Tablets Shock Feeder 65% calcium 35% chlorine Sodium Hypochlorite Liquid Shock 12% chlorine 88% saltwater Trichloro Tablet Feeder 95% Chlorine 5% cyanuric acid Dichlor Granular Shock 85% chlorine 15% cyanoric acid In line, Off line, and floating chlorine feeders are available for dispensing chlorine to your pool water.( See bromine sanitation for chlorine feeder instructions) Chlorine is rapidly exhausted by ultra violet light. This results in excessive consumption in summer’s direct sun. Cyanuric acid (stabilizer or conditioner) may be added to your pool water. Cyanuric acid acts like an invisible blanket that stops U.V. attack, and is most effective when kept at 40 to 60 P.P.M. Cyanuric acid does not degrade or evaporate so caution should be used not to add too much. High levels of cyanuric acid reduce chlorine effecti
