Chlorine for swimming pools

Advantages of chlorine for swimming pools

The chlorine swimming pool has an excellent germicidal properties, bactericidal and antiseptic , acting against bacteria and pathogenic micro-organisms found in the water. The killing power of the chlorine is so effective that is able to face these items in the focus of infection, by acting before they can affect us. The chlorine pool is one of the chemicals most suitable to remove this type of external agents. At bath time, the water hygiene is paramount, so that the use of chlorine in swimming pool in any of their formats will always be a success.

We would like to advantage of this chemical element their power for the maintenance of the water that preserves the purity of the water for much longer. These properties are effective even if the water with chlorine is affected by external elements such as rain or the fall of bacteria (leaves, dirt,etc.). It also highlights its power to prevent the proliferation of insects and to prevent the formation of fungi and parasites.

The fact that chlorine is an excellent disinfectant for water has expanded its use not only to the maintenance of the pool water, but also to the purification and purification of water and disinfection of equipment and areas hospital.

The hygiene of the water for the bathroom is essential, so that the use of chlorine in swimming pool in any of their formats will always be a success. Use it whether you have a domestic pool, collective, sports facility, or a wellness area.

Types of pool chlorine 

There is a wide range of chlorinated products for the maintenance of the swimming pool water are distinguished by their composition, effects and formats. There is the dichloro, the trichloro and hypochlorite calcium and sodium. In terms of formats, there are different types of presentation depending on the type of application of the chlorine: chlorine tablets or tablets, chlorine granules, chlorine powder, and liquid chlorine.

• The dichloro, more commonly known as chlorine fast or chlorine for shock treatment, is used when the pool needs a disinfection intense in a short time (set-point before the swimming season, after a storm important or after it has been used by many swimmers).This type of chlorine for the pool dissolves and acts quickly. In addition, it contains a stabilizer that slows down the evaporation of the product.
• The trichlor, also known as chlorine slow, is applied to keep the water in good condition. The dissolution and release of the active principle are slower than those of the dichloro and generate the so-called “free chlorine residual”. This is very important to remove any microorganisms harmful that you can enter the water once this has been disinfected.
• The multiaction, also known as multifunctional chlorine, is applied for the weekly maintenance of the pool water. It is composed of different components such as disinfectant, anti-algae, flocculant, among others. In a single product, the disinfection of the pool, the prevention of algae and the obtaining of the transparency of the water are carried out. You will be able to solve more than one problem with only one product.

When choosing chlorine pool most appropriate for your installation, it is best that you consult with our experts to advise you in a personalized way in your purchase. In our range of chlorines pool.

Characteristics of chlorine for swimming pools

Chlorine for pools is composed primarily of Sodium Chloride (NaCl), a salt very active, which reacts via oxidation and destroys and inhibits the formation of bacteria, germs, parasites and micro-organisms in the water. These characteristics of the chlorine of the swimming pool make it an indispensable tool for the maintenance of these.

The maintenance of a swimming pool depends on several factors and each one requires a product to have the correct levels: boost and minurador pH, chlorine, algaecide, flocculant, fire.... 

See our section on chemicals swimming pool to find the product to pool more suitable for you. From dichlor, trichlor, chlorine tablets, liquid chlorine, granular products and mutilation of renowned brands such as Blaupool, Byrol, CTX, et.

Correct chlorine level in swimming pools

As you may already know, chlorine acts as a disinfectant, but it does not work if the pH level is not correct. So, the first step is to analyze the pH level and regulate with pH increasers or reducers to reach the optimum level of 7.2-7.6 ppm. 

The next step will be to analyze the level of chlorine, we distinguish between:

• Free chlorine: chlorine with disinfection power. The optimum value is between 1-3 ppm
• Residual chlorine: chlorine without disinfection power. Optimal level between 0.5-2 ppm
• Total chlorine: combines free and residual chlorine. Optimum value of 0.5-1.5 ppm.

How to lower the level of chlorine in the pool?

If the chlorine level is above the optimal values we will have to reduce them since this can cause irritation to the eyes and skin or deterioration of the liner and equipment.

In this way the procedure will be to stop adding chlorine to the pool and put the equipment in filtration for a few hours. The ultraviolet light from the sun will help to achieve a faster evaporation. 

We can also use chlorine and bromine neutralizer to facilitate removal if the chlorine level in the pool is too high.

Raising the pool chlorine 

If the level of chlorine in the pool is below the optimum we will have to increase it because this will cause that it does not perform the disinfectant effect and that microorganisms proliferate and therefore algae. 

For this reason, we will have to add more chlorine or carry out a shock chlorination with dichlorine. Adding the corresponding quantity according to the volume of the pool.