Chlorine generator question

[BigDave]

I use a 16oz plastic cup (the kind from a keg party) for dosing bleach. I set the cup on the pool wall, hold the bleach bottle over the wall (the bottle is usually partially submerged 'cause I'm lazy and don't want to hold it up) then open the bleach dipping the cap in the pool to rinse. Next, I set the cap on the sidewall and bring the dosing cup to the bleach bottle, carefully fill the cup then pour it's contents into the pool. When the cup is empty, I dip it completely in the pool a couple times to rinse and return it to the wall. Lastly, I put the cap back on the bleach and push the whole bottle under a couple times to rinse.

This works fine for me as long as the pump / filter is running. Early this year, before I had the pump operating, I used an oar from a inflateable toy boat to stir the pool after dosing.

My process may seem a bit over the top careful but I've ruined several shirts over the last few years and don't want to lose any (many) more.

PS: Do buy the K-2006 it is (INMHO) much eaisier to use than other kits.
PPS: Why not try running the pool with bleach for a season then consider auto-dosing options after you have some experience and a feel for how much work could be saved?

[aylad]

I just pour mine into the return stream--if you pour slowly from something that has a spout (I use a plastic measuring cup) from just above the water level, it will reduce splashing. The water coming from the return will help disperse the bleach around the pool. I DO wear old clothes, though--no matter how careful you are, splashes will find a way to a new shirt!
Janet

[waterbear]

no matter how careful you are, splashes will find a way to a new shirt!

So true, so true!