Chlorine is a sanitiser used to kill bacteria and algae. You can find chlorine at any of The Pool Team stores in the form of a floater, stabilised chlorine pills or granular chlorine.
When testing for chlorine, there are two types: Free chlorine and Total Chlorine. Free chlorine is the amount of chlorine that has not yet combined with contaminants which means that it is still available to sanitise the pool water. The ideal range of Free Chlorine is 2-3 parts per million (ppm). Total Chlorine is a combination of free chlorine and chlorine that has already combined with contaminants.
For the best results, you should use an Aqua Pro Floater or Aqua Pro Stabilised Chlorine Pills, both of which are kept in the pool to maintain the chlorine level. Aqua Pro Spa tablets are designed for smaller pools, Jacuzzis and above-ground pools. Granular chlorine can be used in addition to the floaters to maintain the Free Chlorine level within the ideal range.
STABILISED OR NON-STABILISED?
When it comes to deciding on a suitable chlorine dispenser for your pool, there are two options: stabilised or non-stabilised chlorine.
When cyanuric acid is compounded with chlorine, this creates stabilised chlorine. The benefit of stabilised chlorine is protection from the sun’s UV rays, keeping the chlorine in the pool for longer. Non-stabilised chlorine does not contain cyanuric acid, allowing the chlorine to react and dissolve quickly when exposed to the sun. An overstabilised pool will render the chlorine and other chemicals less effective.
Aqua Pro Floaters:
The Aqua Pro Floater is a slow-releasing stabilised chlorine dispenser that maintains the chlorine level in the pool. Depending on the size of the pool, the floater can easily be adjusted by rotating the base to expose the desired number of holes.
- Small pools: 30 000 – 40 000 litres = 1 hole open.
- Medium pools: 40 000 – 50 000 litres = 2 holes open
- Large pools: 50 000 litres and larger = 3 holes open.
Aqua Pro Stabilised Chlorine Pills:
The Aqua Pro Stablised Chlorine Pills prevent choline burn-off and reduce the amount of chemicals you need to add to the pool. They are pre-measured, slow dissolving pills that protect the chlorine in the water by creating a barrier on the pool’s surface to shield chlorine from the sun’s harmful rays.
The pills can be used by putting them into a dispenser which will stay in the pool water until the tablets have dissolved. Alternatively, the pills can be put directly into the weir.
To get the most out of the chlorine, the pH and Total Alkalinity levels need to be in balance. Learn more about pH and Total Alkalinity.
If you’re still having trouble finding the perfect balance for your pool, contact a professional at The Pool Team to assist you.
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