To use copper sulphate or not

[justawildchild]

Thanks for the advice. It just seemed too good to be true. My water is not green, it is just hazy. I can see the bottom of the shallow end no problem, but he deep end is hard to see. The pool is just never "crystal clear". I will get the numbers for the pool and then see what you say. I think I need to get a good test kit so I can get all the numbers I need at home instead of going to the pool place.

Another question.....for those of you who are using bleach in thier pool, how much of a savings is there. At my pool store, I can get 20 Litres (5 1/4 gallons) of liquid chlorine from the pool store for $11.75. The cheapest I can get bleach is about $1.99 for 5 Litres (1.3 gallons). The bleach is concentrated at 6.25% while the liquid chlorine is 12% (when fresh) from the pool place. For me it just seems that $12 for 12% is better than $8 for 6%. Am I wrong here? I hear so many people using bleach. Maybe the prices are much higher for you guys where you are.

It may not matter much soon as I have my SWG on route as we speak.

[Spensar]

I used 5.25% sodium chloride ("bleach") until last year but have switched to a a refillable 20 litre carboy that I get filled with 12.5% sodium chloride (super bleach ).

From what I figure I also calculate that your bulk price is lower than buying jugs of bleach. It really should be too since you are providing the container and the 12% stuff is bulk shipped to be refilled.

Each is just as effective, it depends on how the prices in your area. Like you, the bulk is cheaper for me. Plus with the higher concentration I don't have as much liquid or bottles to handle. To do it again though, I would have bought 2 10 litre carboys instead. The 20 litre container can be cumbersome.

[aylad]

I think I need to get a good test kit so I can get all the numbers I need at home instead of going to the pool place.

Absolutely!!! That's the best advice you're going to get.....



In your situation with the liquid chlorine, I would go with your 12%. The chain stores nor the pool stores in this area will carry 12%, so it's pretty much bleach for me.

Janet

[mbar]

Look at this thread before you use copper sulfate:
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=7890