Adding Chlorine
Assuming that the total
alkalinity is at the right level and the pH is correct,
chlorine can be added. The amount of chlorine to add depends
on the present chlorine level and the type of chlorine used.
Refer to the manufacturers instructions for quantity.
As discussed previously,
chlorine degrades rapidly under the influence of UV light.
For this reason chlorine should be added only in the late
afternoon or early evening, when it can dissolve and mix
thoroughly before the damaging sun's rays can affect it.
The chlorine should be evenly
scattered/ poured around the pool or poured slowly in front
of the return flow jets to ensure rapid and even
distribution.
Chlorine should be kept at a
level of 1.0-3.0 ppm to ensure sufficient sanitation. If you
are using a Pool Wizard, a level of 0.5 ppm is required.
This combination will provide a far superior sanitation to
chlorine alone.
If the pool has very high
levels of contamination or there is a strong smell of
chlorine around the pool, you may need to shock treat the
water. This involves adding large quantities of non-stabilised
chlorine (or non-chlorine oxidisers) to the pool, which
rapidly destroys the offending matter.
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