Chlorine
as a Sanitizer
Knowing the properties of the chlorine you use, will be a tremendous benefit
in maintaining your pool. The percentage of chlorine, will determine how
much needs to be added as a shock or disinfectant. The pH of the chlorine
will how much alkalinity is needed to maintain the pH in a proper range.
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Properties
of Various Types of Chlorine
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|
Product
|
Form
|
Percent
Chlorine
|
PH
|
Uses
|
Dangers
|
|
TriClor
|
Tablets,Sticks,
Granular
|
90%
|
2.8-2.9
|
Disinfection,
shocking
|
Do
not tTouch or inhale fumes
|
|
Dichlor
|
Granular |
56-62%
|
6.8-7.0
|
Disinfection,
shocking, |
Do
not touch or inhale fumes
|
|
Calcium
Hyopchlorite
|
Granular,
Tablets |
65-75%
|
8.4-11.8
|
Disinfection,
shocking, cleaning |
Do
not touch or inhale fumes
|
|
Sodium
Hypochlorite
|
Liquid
Bleach |
10-15%
|
13
|
Disinfection,
Shocking, Cleaning |
Corrosive
do not touch
|
|
Lithium
Hypochlorite
|
Granular |
35%
|
10.7
|
Disinfection,
shocking |
|
|
Gas
Chlorine
|
Gas
(liquefied) |
100%
|
0-1
|
Disinfection,
Shocking |
Extremely
Hazardous
|
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