Shelf Life of calcium hypochlorite vs bleach (sodium hypochlorite)

[pratzert]

Thanks Ben.

I'll make a conscious effort to not "stock up" on chemicals for the entire season and buy every couple of weeks for what I need.

That way I won't have any products use their potency much over time until I use them.

[robbym70]

I'm buying a case (four gallons) of 12% sodium hypochlorite (labeled as shock) I go through this in about 3-4 weeks or so. Generally dosing with about 40 -50 ounces every couple of days. I'm guessing that's a tolerable rate to avoid breaking down? CYA is about 30 or so.

[PoolDoc]

Yeah. Just try to keep the bleach out of sunlight, and in the coolest available spot.

[robbym70]

thanks !