Pool Chemicals and feeders
Pool chemicals when used in right quantities make the swimming pool free of harmful bacteria and fungus. Chlorine is still considered the king of sanitizers by pool owners. Chlorine and Bromine are powerful oxidizers that make them ideal for spas and swimming pools. The oxidizing property of these pool chemicals makes the pool unattractive for large number of bacteria and algae.
A well-maintained and sanitized pool never has algae problems. To ensure that your pool is free of green algae, you can add algaecide on a weekly basis. Bleach, the liquid form of chlorine is one of the identical pool chemicals used to sanitize the pool. You can use feeders such as floating chlorine dispensers, automatic chlorinators etc. to maintain the constant chlorine supply.
Another important aspect while using pool chemicals is the amount of each chemical to be used to keep the pool water healthy for children and adults. When you begin to use the pool in the spring, ensure that the pool water is in the appropriate range of pH and also test the alkalinity. These two factors maintain the water balance and also this makes the pool care easier. The pH range should lie between 7.2 and 7.6 and alkalinity is perfect at about 180 ppm. When you have properly balanced the water, you can add sanitizer. You can add them with the help of a feeder or skimmer basket. The most popular form of chlorine is sticks or tablets. In addition to frequent chlorination, you can shock or raise the chlorine level to clear the contaminants. When the pool was heavily used, you can shock or raise the chlorine level to replenish the chlorine content lost.