Pool chemicals to keep on hand
/We encourage everyone to ensure that you have a small stock of pool chemicals on hand for when you can't make it into the pool shop to keep your pool water safe, healthy and in good working order.
Chlorine, pH, and Total Alkalinity are the main balances to keep in check, so with a well-stocked test kit at home, you can make sure the pool’s water chemistry is in balance on a regular basis.
You don’t need one of everything! Just the essentials will keep you going. Here are a few chemicals & how much we suggest to keep on hand all year round.
Chlorine
We suggest having at least 2kg of Stabilised Chlorine on hand. It will last longer, it is easier & safer to use than liquid chlorine.
Hydrochloric Acid
5 litres of Hydrochloric Acid will usually last around 4-6 weeks for an average-sized pool (50,000 ltrs).
pH Buffer
2kgs of pH Buffer will usually last you a month or more depending on the weather conditions.
Salt & Minerals
Having a few extra bags on hand (ideally 2-4) will keep your chlorinator working efficiently. Read about the difference between salt & minerals here.
Clarifier
1 litre of Miraclear Liquid Clarifier and/or a few clarifier cubes/tablets will help maintain crystal-clear water. Read our tips on how to clear cloudy pool water here
Oxidiser
1kg of Oxyshock will help maintain healthy and safe water to swim in. Read more about Oxyshock here
