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Residential pools: 1.0 - 3.0 ppm; Commercial pools: 3.0 ppm - 5.0 ppm; Bromine levels: 4.0 - 6.0 ppm
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What does chlorine from a pool smell like?
Generally if chlorine level is maintained between 1-3ppm you should not smell chlorine. As the level rises it becomes noticable, however most complaints about chlorine smell are due to chloramines (even in a clear & clean pool), chlorine molecules which are bound by swimmer wastes and/or bacteria introduced to the pool. This problem can be confirmed by a reputable pool shop by testing your water. Fix it by oxidising your pool regularly during the swimming season and let the pool breathe by removing the cover for the following hour or so.
Why pool reading no chlorine?
normally when there is no reading for chlorine means that you need it, put 1 gallon of liquid shock in your pool. that will raise the chlorine level, cheryl
What is free chlorine in a pool?
Free Chlorine is the Chlorine which is free to do its work in the pool, as opposed to Combined Chlorine which is chlorine that has combined with contaminants and is tied up and ineffective as a sanitizer in the pool. Sometimes you will see it abbreviated as FAC, which stands for Free Available Chlorine.
Can algaecide interact with chlorine thereby reducing the level of free chlorine in a swimming pool?
yes, the algae feeds on the chlorine.. must get rid of algae, then bring up chlorine level
What do you do if your chlorine level is too high?
Nothing you just wait for it to go down. if you have a salt water pool there is usually an aadjustment to reduce the chlorine level,
What chlorine level should be in a pool?
1-5ppm
You have low chlorine level in above ground pool?
If you are getting a low reading of chlorine in your above ground pool, you should add the appropriate amount of chlorine to get it back to the correct level. This is important to keep your pool running at maximum abilities.
Can swimming in a chlorine pool affect a new earlobe piercing?
If the chlorine level is correctly maintained this should not be a problem.
What does Cl level refer to When testing pool water?
Cl is an abbreviation for "chlorine" you should check free chlorine and total chlorine for comparison.
How much chlorine is used in a swimming pool?
Chlorine level should stay between 1.0 and 3.0 parts per million (ppm) to maintain a healthy pool.
Should you shock the pool if your chlorine level is high?
You only need to shock the pool if there is visible algae, or if the ppm of total chlorine is higher than the ppm of free chlorine. Generally, a level of 2-4 ppm chlorine is all you need to keep your pool sanitary. Let the level drop to that on its own, or use sodium thiosulfate to drop it quickly if you notice itchy skin from excessive chlorine.
How do you lower chlorine level in pool?
You add water to the pool
How much liquid chlorine do you need to use for a abouve ground pool 18x42 or 5700?
Chlorine level in an 18' above ground pool should be between 2 and 4.
Should you be using stabilized Chlorine in your pool everyday or is the Granular better?
Use stabilized chlorine only so long as stabilizer level (cyanuric acid level) in pool is within the recommended range of 50-80ppm.
You just filled your pool how do you get your chlorine level up?
throw chlorine in it
How long will it take a chlorine level to drop from 10 ppm to 3 ppm in a 7000 gal pool?
A few days. You will probably be able to use the pool when the level gets to about 5.0 ppm 1) you should know the difference between residual chlorine and Free chlorine 2) Chlorine lost depend on size of you pool and temperature 3) circulation of water , temperature & size of pool will increase chlorine lost
How quickly can you swim after adding chlorine to a pool?
You should not re-enter the pool until the chlorine level is 3ppm or less on your test strip, however long that takes. Chlorine is a known carcinogen and high chlorine levels are linked to many respiratory diseases.
