Swimming Pool Calcium Hypochlorite Chemicals

Swimming Pool Calcium Hypochlorite - an off white granule chlorine granules or tablet.

It contains 65% available chlorine and when dissolved in water it leaves some solids
It is slightly alkaline so it will increase the pH
It should be dosed into a skimmer or the solution can be added through a small dosing pump
75 grams adds approximately 1 part per million of free chlorine to 10,000 gallons of water
The level of free chlorine should be maintained at between 1 and 2 parts per million. This is measured with a chlorine (DPD 1) test kit.
When used in an outdoor pool the sunlight breaks up some of the free chlorine. So in sunny weather it may be difficult to maintain the correct level of chlorine.
It is also used as a shock treatment to rid the pool of algae or to burn off unpleasant chlorine by products (chloramines).

Our main aim is to help you have many years of happy usage from your swimming pool and this care giude should only be used as a general guide for more information on caring for your swimming pool please contact us now!