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There are many different ways to sanitize a swimming pool. the most popular way is of course using chlorine. chlorine is a great sanitizer, kills all the bacteria in the water, keeping it crystal clear! however chlorine is very very dangerous to store and handle, making it not very popular. There are many companies who make alternatives to chlroine, using minerals, ozone, or salt. *What is Chlorine?* Chlorine is the most common sanitizer used in swimming pools. *How is the level of Chlorine measured?* The chlorine level in pools is measured in PPM (Parts Per Million). *What is the correct chlorine level for my swimming pool?* The correct level for Chlorine in a swimming pool is between 1.0 ppm and 3.0 ppm. *What happens if my Chlorine level is too high?* A high Chlorine level will create an unsafe swimming environment as well as bleach clothing and damage plastic parts. *How do I lower my Chlorine level?* The safest way to lower a high Chlorine level is to let the sun burn it off naturally. *What happens if my Chlorine level is too low?* Low Chlorine will promote rapid bacteria growth in your pool water. This will cause an unsafe swimming environment as well as promote the growth of algae. *How do I raise my Chlorine level?* Simply add a chlorine Based Shock Treatment to your pool. Be sure to add the recommended dosage. *How do I maintain my Chlorine level?* Simply add the recommended amount of Chlorine for your size pool. *When is the best time to add Chlorine?* Chlorine is most effective when added at night when the sun can not burn it off. *Which form is the best to use?* This is a matter of personal preference. Choose the form you feel most comfortable working with. Quick Dissolving Tablets • Add Directly to Skimmer basket • pH Buffered - Eliminates pH bounce. • Fast dissolving - goes further per pound than most other chlorines. • A Trichloro, Concentrated Chlorine that is in quick dissolve tablet form. • The recommended daily dosage of Quick Tabs is 2 tablets per 10,000 gallons of pool water. • Should never be dispensed in an auto chlorinator • Always run your filter for 2 to 4 hrs. after adding any chlorine. Quick Dissolving Granular • Add Directly to Skimmer – Do not pre dissolve • pH Buffered - Reduces pH bounce • Fast dissolving - goes further per pound than most other granular chlorines. • Sodium Dichloro-s-triazinetrione Dihydrate. 100% Active Chlorine that is in granular form • The recommended daily dosage is 2 oz. of Dichloro per 10,000 gallons of pool water. • Always run your filter for 2 to 4 hrs. after adding any chlorine. Hockey Puck Slow Dissolving Jumbo Chlorine Tabs • Slow dissolving. • Manufactured to resist crumbling. • The recommended dosage is 1 Tablet per week for every 10,000 gallons of pool water. • 3” Jumbo Tablets require 7 to 10 days to dissolve and are quite acidic. • A Trichloro, Concentrated, Chlorine Tablet with 99.3% active Chlorine. • Daily adjustment of pH level is required. Mineral systems Ozone Generators Salt systems