How to Use Bleach for Pool Chlorine
It is not only convenient to purchase swimming pool chemicals at the grocery store, but it also can be cost efficient. Bleach is a chlorine source and can replace calcium hypochlorite tabs. Bleach has a pH of over 13 and tends to raise the pH level in the pool unless a pH reducer is added regularly. Bleach is not stabilized, and UV rays easily break it down. Once bleach is added to the pool, the bleach will only remain for about two hours. Only follow the instructions if you are using chlorine or bromine chemistry. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Pour bleach directly into the skimmer. Unit of measurement is one gallon of bleach equals about 3/4 lb. HTM or other calcium hypochlorie.
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Add a pH reducer. You can use baking soda for your pH reducer. One lb. of baking soda is the same as one lb. of alkainity increaser. Use them at the same measurement.
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Mix the bleach with water if you have a smaller pool. Measurement to follow is 1/16 cup bleach for 50 gallons of water.
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Time before swimming. Allow the bleach to sit for at least a few minutes before swimming in the pool.
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Tips & Warnings
Be careful when pouring the bleach so that it does not splash.
Remove trichlor tabs or any other chemicals you may have in the skimmer before adding the bleach.
Wear protective goggles and gloves when handling bleach.
