Pt 2 Above Ground Pools Chemical Types

B. ACID

Liquid Acid (MURIATIC). This product is quite strong and must be handled and used with great care. This material will burn skin, clothes and almost anything it comes in contact with. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AND ALL POOL CHEMICALS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Dry Acid (SODIUM DISULPHATE). This product is easier to store but it also must be used with care. When mixed with water this product is an effective pH reducer.

ALGAECIDES. There are some chemicals that have been developed primarily to control and kill algae. Since there are many different such compounds, it is best when using them, to be guided by the manufacturer’s instructions. Generally chlorine must be used in conjunction with algaecides.
CHLORINE STABILIZER (CONDITIONER). The use of this substance assists in the stabilization of chlorine to permit longer periods of protection. If stable chlorine is used as a regular source of chlorine the conditioner need be added only once with each filling of the pool. If other types of chlorine are used, the stabilizer should be replenished about every 3 to 4 weeks. See directions on stabilizer container regarding the amount to use.
HOW MUCH CHLORINE IS REQUIRED? It is advisable to follow the directions of the manufacturer for his particular products. As a rule this will provide dosages that will produce satisfactory results for normal treatment. During the initial start up, it is advisable to double the dosages shown for the first few days.

TYPE OF CHLORINE	POOL CAPACITY IN GALLONS
TYPE OF CHLORINE	1,000	2,500	5,000	7,500	10,000	12,500	15,000
Calcium Hypochlorite Granular	½ oz.	1 oz.	2 oz.	3 oz.	4 oz.	5 oz.	6 oz.
Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets	3	6	12	18	24	30	36
Sodium Hypochlorite 15% Solution	1-½ oz.	4 oz.	8 oz.	12 oz.	16 oz.	20 oz.	24 oz.
Sodium or Potassium dichloroisocyanurate or Trichloro-s-Triazinetrione*	¼ oz.	½ oz.	1 oz.	1- ½ oz.	2 oz.	2- ½ oz.	3 oz.