Tank/pump combo units for liquid bleach?

[aquarium]

Would something like one of these (http://www.blue-white.com/Products/tankSystems.htm) work?

http://www.blue-white.com/images/ChemstarPhoto_lg.jpg

And would you pipe it into the pool pump's suction or return?

TW

(Not affiliated in any way with the company.)

[Bleach=Chlorine?]

The problem with this is sitting bleach outside in the sun in a almost clear holding tank. Also, in the past I have heard that it needs to be a Peristaltic Pump but I am not familiar with differences, etc. I think it would be a good idea if you could find a way to keep a couple gallons of chlorine darkened/cool so it wouldn't break down.

[JohnT]

The problem with this is sitting bleach outside in the sun in a almost clear holding tank. Also, in the past I have heard that it needs to be a Peristaltic Pump but I am not familiar with differences, etc. I think it would be a good idea if you could find a way to keep a couple gallons of chlorine darkened/cool so it wouldn't break down.

Something I've toyed with is the idea of using pool water to cool stored bleach. By surrounding a bleach tank with flowing pool water, you could maintain your bleach at your water temperature. Jacketed tanks like this are used in other applications. Maybe made out of PVC? I don't even know how PVC handles high concentration of bleach......

[Bleach=Chlorine?]

Of course the more elaborate it becomes the closer and closer in cost you get to an SWG bought off ebay.

[JohnT]

Of course the more elaborate it becomes the closer and closer in cost you get to an SWG bought off ebay.

Exactly!

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[aquarium]

You could also just cover the thing with a black trash bag. My pump setup is around the side of the house, so a tarp works to keep the sun off everything. How sensitive is bleach to just ambient temperatures?

TW

[Bleach=Chlorine?]

Not sure, I know the lower the concentration the slower it breaks down. I keep my bleach in the basement where day temps never exceed 65 degrees. To be honest, I think I would check that thing about as much as I add bleach anyway. Also, I think the flow needs adjusting with weather and bather load so you would probably be out there tinkering constantly. At least nice SWGs have sensors to help out.

[aquarium]

Just got some pricing.

The T-1500N with 7 gallon tank and diaphragm pump is $434

The A-100N with 7 gallon tank and peristaltic pump is $510

Plus shipping, etc.

TW