Trichlor Sanitizers
If Trichlor Sanitizer is Used in a Vinyl Lined Pool:
DO NOT allow the pH of the pool to drop below
7.4. **Range 7.4-7.8.
DO NOT allow chlorine levels to exceed 3 ppm
using Trichlor sanitizer.
DO NOT shock or super chlorinate your vinyl
lined pool with Trichlor. Alkaline sanitizers (hypochlorite
products) should be used.
DO NOT continuously heat your vinyl lined pool
to temperatures above 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water will
dissolve Trichlor sanitizer at a faster rate making the water very
aggressive to the vinyl liner.
DO NOT allow true total carbonate alkalinity to
drop below 90 ppm when acidic Trichlor is used as the sanitizing
agent. Alkalinity range 90-125 ppm.
DO NOT forget to correct for cyanuric acid
level when measuring true total alkalinity. True total alkalinity
equals measured total alkalinity minus one third measured cyanuric
acid level.
Failure to limit and control cyanuric acid level could
result in the following:
- low alkalinity
- pH drop or bounce when Trichlor is added
- increased chlorine demand (more Trichlor is needed)
- aggressive water
- bleached and/or wrinkled vinyl liner
DO NOT add trichlor to a floating dispenser and
ALWAYS continuously run the water circulation
system 24 hours a day during the pool season when Trichlor is
used.
It should be understood that the absorbtion of water is
a function of the PVC. However, the absorbtion will not take place
with proper care. It should also be understood that the
affects of the chemicals on the vinyl are cumulative and
irreversible.
Remember: less is best when adding chemicals to your
vinyl liner pool.
