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The answer is yes. To maintain a safe bacterial count in a swimming pool you need to have a free chlorine value of around 1.2 parts per million. Household bleach can achieve this at the correct dosing rate. The dosing rate will vary dependant on the concentration of the bleach. Typically household bleach can have a sodium hypochlorite concentration of between 3 and 6% when manufactured. Dependant on storage conditions and age this figure can alter as well. Best practice is to use a free chlorine tester to measure the chlorine in the pool and dose accordingly. The downside of using houshold bleach is that continued dosing can raise the pH level of the pool which reduces the effectiveness of the chlorine. In this case it is necessary to add an acid (usually hydrochloric acid) to keep the pH value between 7.2 and 7.4. CAUTION never mix household bleach directly with acids as it will release large quantities of toxic chlorine gas.
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Household bleach usually uses calcium hypochlorite as its active ingredient, as do most chlorine-donor swimming-pool disinfectants, but I would NOT recommend bleach for two reasons.
1) It may not be a simple hypochlorite solution in water, but may contain additives such as surfactants and perfumes.
2) It's extravagant! You buy bleach as a solution of chlorine-donor in water. Although granular Calcium Hypochorite sold for Swimming Pools contains a binder, it is far more concentrated - typically 60% - so far more economical than the bleach. You'd need many gallons of the household cleaner to give your pool the Cl level it needs! Also of course, bleach contains no stabiliser against UV degradation - you can buy pool disinfectant with this already in the compound.
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How do you make a 20 ppm chlorine solution for a 250 gallon spa using liquid household bleach?
To make a 20 ppm chlorine solution for a 250 gallon spa using liquid household bleach, you would need to add approximately 1.8 fluid ounces of 8.25% bleach to the spa water. This calculation assumes that the bleach is added to a freshly filled spa with no existing chlorine in the water. Be sure to test and adjust the chlorine levels accordingly before using the spa.
Is chlorine odorless?
No. It smells like bleach, in high levels it can be extremely harmful to the respiratory tract and in high concentrations fatal.
How much bleach should be used to sanitize a 500 gallon pool?
To sanitize a 500-gallon pool, you typically need about 1-2 cups of regular household bleach (5-6% sodium hypochlorite) to achieve a chlorine concentration of 3-5 ppm. It’s essential to dissolve the bleach in water before adding it to the pool and to test the water afterward to ensure proper chlorine levels. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and safety precautions when handling bleach.
What happens when you mix bleach and pinesoL?
WHAT IS CHLORINE? Chlorine is a poisonous, greenish-yellow gas described as having a choking odor. It is a very corrosive, hazardous chemical. Usually combined with other chemicals, it is used to disinfect water, purify metals, bleach wood pulp and make other chemicals. Household bleach, used to whiten fabrics or remove mold from surfaces, is a 5% solution of a stabilized form of chlorine. Do Not Mix household bleach with base-containing or ammonia-containing cleaners. Dangerous levels of a very harmful gas can be released. Most of the chlorine that enters lakes, streams, or soil evaporates into the air or combines with other chemicals into more stable compounds. Chlorine-containing chemicals that seep through soil down into groundwater can remain unchanged for many years.
What household chemical can you use in your pool?
Yes what helps me is using about three gallons per thousand of pool water of hydrochloric acid! It'll balance out all of your levels to a homostatic state! I put in chemicals and within 30 min we were swimming! Hope the tip helped ! Happy swimming!
Can you use chlorine bleach to clean your pool?
Answer#1You sure can. One gallon of regular household bleach (5.25% concentration) will raise the free Chlorine level in a pool of 20,000 gallons by 1ppm. If you wished to "shock" a 20,000 gallon pool you would need 20 gallons of household bleach. Keep the kids indoors, for safety reasons. Some swim goggles would be useful for your safety.Once your pool has seen it's "shock and awe", (and after Chlorine levels have fallen below 3ppm) Trichloro-s-triazinetrione (Tri-Chlor) is a better sanitizer, being that it contains the stabilizer cyanuric acid, slowing its degredation due to UV exposure.
Can you use pool chlorine in washing machine?
I do. Use half as much. Pool chlorine is 12.5% sodium hypochlorite Laundry bleach that I use is 6% sodium hypochlorite. Sometimes I dilute the pool chlorine by one part water to one part pool chlorine and use it just like regular laundry bleach.
Is it safe to use bleach in your poo in stead of chlorine?
No, it is not safe to use bleach in your pool instead of chlorine. Bleach may contain other chemicals that can be harmful if not properly diluted or handled. Additionally, bleach is not designed for pool use and may not effectively sanitize the water or maintain the proper pH levels required for a swimming pool. Stick to using chlorine products specifically designed for pools.
Can you taste chlorine?
Yes, but not for long. Chlorine gas will poison you very quickly. It is a particularly unpleasant way to go, too. You drown as your lungs fill with your body fluids but, you really don't notice that because of the burning pain as it destroys your eyes and other mucous membranes.
What effect does chlorine and clothes have in the pool?
Chlorine in pool water helps to disinfect and kill bacteria to keep the water clean and safe for swimmers. However, chlorine can also cause fading or bleaching in clothes that come into contact with pool water, especially if the chlorine levels are high. It is recommended to rinse off swimsuits and clothing after swimming to minimize the effects of chlorine.
Can chlorine bleach be used in a pool?
Yes, chlorine bleach can be used in a pool to help disinfect and kill bacteria and algae. However, it is not the most effective or efficient option for pool maintenance as it can create high levels of foaming and cloudiness in the water. It is recommended to use specialized pool chlorine products for better results.
Can you use bleach to clean your pool?
Answer#1You sure can. One gallon of regular household bleach (5.25% concentration) will raise the free Chlorine level in a pool of 20,000 gallons by 1ppm. If you wished to "shock" a 20,000 gallon pool you would need 20 gallons of household bleach. Keep the kids indoors, for safety reasons. Some swim goggles would be useful for your safety.Once your pool has seen it's "shock and awe", (and after Chlorine levels have fallen below 3ppm) Trichloro-s-triazinetrione (Tri-Chlor) is a better sanitizer, being that it contains the stabilizer cyanuric acid, slowing its degredation due to UV exposure.
