What are the savings compared to powered bleach?
Another method of chlorination gaining popularity is powered chlorine bleach, or calcium hypochlorite. A summary of the costs comparisons with calcium hypochlorite bleach applications includes: The cost of purchasing 65% calcium hypochlorite (commercial strength) in small quantities ranges from $2 to $10 per pound depending on your location. Each pound has an equivalent of roughly 0.65 lb of chlorine, costing about $3-$15 per pound of chlorine. A $5 bag of salt from the hardware store produces up to 30 lbs of chlorine gas costing $0.17 per pound a 1,700-8,800 percent savings. Factoring in a minor power cost component of 1-2 KWH per pound of production (varies on production quantity), the total equivalent chlorine costs of about $0.30/pound is still more than 800-4,500 percent savings over conventional calcium hypochlorite bleach chemicals in any quantity range. Capital costs vary from low with a simple erosion feeder to several thousands of dollars for an automated system. Systems are
