Question on Adding Bleach

[PatL34]

I have added it through the skimmer, without any ill effects in my plaster pool, but do not see any problem doing the same in a vinyl pool.

You should get better distribution that way.

Pat

[KurtV]

One potential problem with pouring bleach into a skimmer is that if you have an inline chlorinator (e.g. Rainbow 320) that you're using or have used recently the chlorinator may explode when the relatively undiluted bleach reaches the tri-chlor in the chlorinator.

[Watermom]

Pouring bleach into the skimmer is fine. I also have a vinyl AG pool and that is the way I add bleach and have for years. Doesn't hurt a thing.

[sevver]

I always add all of my chemicals slowly in front of the return jet and have not noticed any ill effects. When I used to use the powdered shock I used to walk around the pool and add it slowly all the way around, but I am a convert now.