Does chlorine affect my dog if it swims in the pool?
No, but your dog affects your chlorine. Having your dog swim in your pool is the same as having 30 people in the pool. If you allow your dog in the pool you will need to super chlorinate (add a double dose of chlorine) to your pool following your dog's swim. This is due to the amount of bacteria that the dog introduces, also as soon as a dog hits the water we are told they urinate, hence the demand on the chlorine to eliminate bacteria is increased dramatically. When should I add chlorine to my pool?
Always add chlorine and other chemicals in the evening. Always remember NEVER ADD WATER TO CHEMICALS - ALWAYS ADD CHEMICALS TO WATER! AS WITH ALL CHEMICALS - KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. What brand of chlorine should I buy?
This depends where you live. There are many brands and many different grades and types of chlorine available. Make sure you purchase a reputable brand such as Pool Pro chlorine if you are in Australia. You can check them out by clicking here. Try not to purchase from cash and carry stores, it may seem a little cheaper at times but you will not have the back up you get from a professional pool store. Why do some pools smell strongly of chlorine? This is not because there is too much chlorine. It's actually the opposite, there is not enough chlorine in the water! |
What is super chlorination and how much chlorine do I need to use?
You will hear swimming pool professionals talk about Super Chlorination and Shocking your pool. Super Chlorination is adding a double dose of chlorine to your pool. This is usually done on a fortnightly basis to give your pool an extra boost of chlorine, especially if your swimming pool has had heavy use. You should do this whether your pool is a chlorine or salt water pool. Shocking your pool is adding four times the chlorine dose and should be done weekly during the hot summer months. Why doesn't a salt water pool have chlorine?
It does! Your salt water chlorinator is actually a miniature chlorine factory. The salt water passes over the Salt Chlorinator cell and due to electrolysis liquid chlorine is produced and returned to your pool. Why does hair go green?
Its actually not the chlorine that turns hair green. It's the metals in the water combined with chlorine (the main culprit being Copper) which is a commonly used base in some Algaecides. There are shampoos available that will fix the problem, ask your beauty shop or pharmacy. Never over use Copper Algaecides, use them strictly as per the directions. Too much copper in your pool can result in it dropping out of suspension and staining your pool. You can find out more about algae and algaecides at www.poolpro.com.au. |