Blue Horizons Chlorine Reducer - Tub of 1Kg

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Use a chlorine neutralizer to lower chlorine levels without replacing any water. Chlorine neutralizer, also called sodium thiosulfate, is a compound that lowers chlorine levels when it’s added to pool and hot tub water. Just add the crystals to your hot tub water according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Then, run the jets for a few minutes to circulate the neutralizer, and retest the water to see if the chlorine levels are still too high. [11] X Research source Multifunctional Tabletsare a type of stabilised chlorine tablet that work in exactly the same way as standard chlorine tablets. However, these tablets also have an algaecide and a flocculant built in - allowing you to reduce the chances of algae and cloudiness occurring while dosing your pool with chlorine. Unstabilised chlorine This is exactly what it sounds like; a chemical that reacts with chlorine, breaking it down and effectively rendering it useless. What’s more, commonly used neutralizers work in as little as a few hours. Please Note: DO NOT MIX UNSTABILISED CHLORINE WITH ANY STABILISED CHLORINE AS IT WILL EXPLODE! Bromine – what is bromine in a pool? As well as using algaecide in your pool, there are also a few other things you can do to help prevent algae build-up:

Bromine is an alternative swimming pool sanitiser chemical to chlorine. Bromine offers a number of benefits for maintaining pool water, acting as a sanitiser, oxidiser and algaecide for your pool. While chlorine is the more common choice among pool owners, bromine is the chemical of preference for spa and hot-tub owners due to its superior effectiveness in warmer temperatures. Using a brominator and BCDMH sanitiser (bromine tablets)

Not to worry, we’re going to cover the 4 best methods to lower your chlorine level, starting from best to worst. There are two types of chlorine available to use as sanitisers. These are stabilised and unstabilised chlorine. Stabilised chlorine You can find chlorine test strips at hardware stores, pool supply stores, and online. [3] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

Proper testing. Always get an accurate read on your chlorine level before adding more to your water. Consider investing in a liquid testing kit for the most reliable results. Have the chlorine tested by professionals if you want an expert opinion. Many hot tub dealers offer in-store testing for hot tub water. Just collect a sample of your hot tub water in a plastic bottle, bring it to your local dealer, and pay to have the free chlorine levels tested. [6] X Research source Never mix with any other chemicals including cleaning products and chlorine products, as a dangerous reaction my occur. Algae are a major problem for outdoor pools. A product of low chlorine levels, poor water balance or bad filtration (or a combination of any of the three), algae, particularly if left to develop and bloom, present a number of issues for pool owners. These include potential damage to the pool, making the water unsafe for use and changing the water colour to an unpleasant aesthetic. Stabilised Chlorine Tabletsare provided in two tablet sizes: 20 gramsand 200 grams. Twenty-gram tablets are designed for maintaining above-ground swimming pools (which are typically smaller) while 200-gram tablets are designed for larger in-ground pools with a larger volume of water. They are added to the water via a floating dispenser or the skimmer basket.

As well as replacing the water you took out, you’ll need to replace the other chemicals you lost during this process to rebalance your water. There’s also the potential risk of damaging your pool structure – which, unfortunately, always comes with draining a swimming pool.

You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Pools-Pool-Supplies-Pool-Chemicals/Chlorine-Reducer/N-5yc1vZcfyvZ1z17tqw" on this server. Do not pour this product into a pool skimmer basket containing chlorine tablets or any other product. Your cyanuric acid level (CYA) plays an important role here. The more of it you have in your water, the higher this limit will be. This is because CYA effectively weakens your chlorine after bonding with it. Brush regularly, especially the pool walls and deep end, to prevent invisible algae colonies from forming.You should monitor the level of active bromine in your pool with a bromine test kit and adjust your brominator to give a bromine level between 2-4ppm. Your pool’s pH level can be allowed to rise to between 7.8 and 8.0, so very little pH minus is required. Be careful not to overdose the chlorine remover, or you’ll have to once again reverse the process and add chlorine to get the water to a suitable chlorine level – which will mean unnecessary labour and cost to you.