Frank and Jacque talk about how you can save money on your chlorine costs this year. Email us questions and show suggestions at [email protected]. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 introduction 05:30 Ways to save money on chlorine costs when managing your pool. Frank estimates about 30% of pool chemicals used on swimming pools is wasted. The factors that contribute to waste include choosing the wrong chemical, improper testing, and incorrect dosing, both over and under. 07;30 Improper or inadequate pool and filter maintenance will greatly increase the amount of chlorine and balancers required to properly maintain a swimming pool. 09:15 When adding chlorine, it can also affect your balancers. This varies with the type of chlorine you use. Using too much chlorine in your pool can also have a ripple effect on balancer costs. For instance, chlorine tablets have a pH of around 3.0, which can impact your pool's pH levels. Additionally, these tablets typically contain around 50% CYA (cyanuric acid, stabilizer). The stabilizer can accumulate over time and create issues if it becomes too high. 10:45 Proper pool turnover and good circulation are crucial in keeping the costs of chemicals down. Poor circulation can cause inconsistent water chemistry in the pool, leading to more chemicals and labor required to manage the growth of algae colonies that develop in poorly circulated areas. To achieve good circulation, adjust the pool returns to turn the water clockwise or counterclockwise so that the entire body of water moves in one direction. You may need to replace your existing returns with different styles of returns to achieve good circulation.