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If you want to avoid liquid chlorianator there are chlorine generators. Salt (NaCl) is added to the pool water in sufficient quantities to allow electrolysis to take place. The salt ionizes and separates to the poles of the electrolytic cell. Here Chlorine gas (Cl2) forms and is absorbed into the water.
Most completely non-chlorine systems use Bromine. Bromine is a halogen element (right below Chlorine) and has properties similar to chlorine. It is usually administered via a powder directly to the water or a solvable tablet placed in the skimmer.
Some high tech system are available. One of these uses a combination of UV light and titanium dioxide (TiO2) to create OH- and free oxygen. Another uses disposable electrodes to create silver and copper ions.
If this pool is a chlorine pool then a form of "Shock" is almost always needed/reccommended to keep your chlorine free and active. The term shock has received a bad name over the years because everyone thinks the only way to shock a pool is to use large amounts of chlorine granules which send the levels soaring and the kids have to stay out for the weekend. There are many advances in "shocking" these days, even to the point where you can shock and jump in in about 15 mins. with no chlorine smell, dry skin or red eyes! Research Potassium Per-Oxy-Monopersulfate
Yes, several. It would take quite an answer here to explain the alternatives and their advantages and disadvantages. It would be best to check with a local "pool professional" with a good knowledge level in pool water chemistry.
Bromine, but that is hard on your skin. They also have a salt system, where your pool is salt water and the filter cleans the salt, and the water.
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Do you need chlorine tablets in pool?
Chlorine tablets are commonly used in pools to help maintain proper sanitation levels by releasing chlorine slowly over time. While other methods can also be used to disinfect pool water, chlorine tablets are a convenient and effective option for many pool owners.
Is the chlorine produced in saltwater pool any different from a health or environmental perspective than chlorine used in chlorine pool?
salt water pools don't use chlorine salts, they are bromine salts. So yes, saltwater pool are better for you.
What is the best chemical free alternative to an indoor swimming pool other than chlorine or salt?
Ozone is the best choice for an indoor pool. You will still have to have a very small amount of residual chlorine to supplement the ozone system.
Can you have a salt water hot tub and a chlorine pool without cross contamination?
You cannot "contaminate" a chlorine pool or spa with salt or vice versa. Chlorine starts as salt. Chlorine generators use salt to make chlorine. Therefore your "salt" spa is already a chlorine spa, you are just not putting chlorine tablets in it. It is a very common misconception that a salt system is some how different than a chlorine system. There are no "salt generators" and the salt does nothing other than allow a "chlorine generator" to produce chlorine. We get this question almost every day and it's generally because customers are "sold" not "told" about the product they purchased. If you were expecting anything other than purchasing a device that makes chlorine from salt, you will be disappointed. Pool & Spa
Does a dog swimming in the pool reduce the pool's chlorine level?
Yes, a dog swimming in the pool can introduce organic matter such as dirt, hair, and oils, which can contribute to reducing the chlorine level in the pool. It is essential to monitor and adjust the chlorine level accordingly when pets are using the pool. Regular maintenance and cleaning of the pool filter are also important in managing the chlorine levels.
How do you neutralize chlorine and pool shock?
To neutralize chlorine and pool shock, you can use a product called sodium thiosulfate, also known as chlorine neutralizer or dechlorinator. Follow the instructions on the product label for the proper amount to use based on the chlorine levels in your pool. Add the sodium thiosulfate to the water and wait for it to fully neutralize the chlorine before swimming.
Is a saltwater pool better than a cholinated pool?
They are one and the same. THEY BOTH ARE CHLORINE POOLS!!!
Can you use halazone instead of chlorine to keep pool clean?
Halizone is used for water to be consumed internally. Never heard of it being used in a swimming pool. Why do you ask? And where can you get quantities large enough to sanitize pools? Even if you are very allergic to chlorine there other alternatives. You still have to add chlorine to the pool in some manner to sanitize even if you are using other alternatives. Chlorine is in your drinking water and I would believe that there is less chlorine in a swimming pool than in your tap water. The combination of proper filtration, chlorine or a sanitizer, pH and alkalinity balance work in combination to keeping your pool clean besides regular maintenance. K.
Why does pool water affect your hair?
Pool water contains chlorine, which, other than helping to keep the pool clean and sanitary, is also used in bleaching. So, spending a lot of time in a swimming pool will bleach your hair.
Do indoor pools require less chlorine than outdoor pools?
Indoor pool use less chlorine due to the fact that they are not subject to sunlight. Sunlight is the biggest killer of chlorine in pools. That is why you will use more chlorine in an outdoor pool in June and July because those are the months with the most sunlight. The other factor to take into consideration is bather load, whether an indoor or an outdoor pool.
Does a public pool have more chlorine than a backyard pool?
Most likely - yes. The public pool will have a more consistant level of chlorine and pH levels will be in balance. Private pools tend to be neglected.
If a pool smells like chlorine is it imbalanced?
This question can only be answered by testing the water. There are alot more parameters to water being balanced than just chlorine. I would rather swim in a pool that smelled like chlorine than not. At least you know there is some chlorine in the water.. THE ABOVE IS WRONG!!! If you smell "chlorine" you do not have enough free chlorine in the water. Chlorine in and of itself is odorless. The only time it smells is when it combines with organic compounds like skin cells, tanning lotions, etc. What you are smelling is "combine chlorine" which is incapable of sanitizing the water. You must therefore "shock" the pool with a high dose of chlorine or other substance to get rid of the combined chlorine and leave sufficient amounts of "free" chlorine available to disinfect the water. If a pool smells...don't swim in it until they add more chlorine!
