Doheny’s Sanitizing Chlorine Pool Tablets, 3-Inch

Get ready for swimming season with this 50-pound bucket of chlorine pool tablets, 3-inch. Although the tablets come in a giant bucket, they are individually wrapped for freshness.

Why are 3-inch chlorine tablets so expensive?

The reason why trichlor tablets are so expensive and why they are sold out at many pool supply stores is because of the national trichlor supply shortage.

Which is better 1-inch or 3-inch chlorine tablets?

In most cases, you’re best off with 3-inch chlorine tablets, as one single tablet can treat up to 5,000 gallons of water. On the other hand, 1-inch tablets contain far less chlorine (about half as much as 3-inch tablets), so they’re better suited for smaller indoor pools and spas.

How many 3-inch chlorine tablets should I use?

To use the right number of tablets, always round your pool volume up to the nearest unit of 5,000 gallons. For instance, your pool has a capacity of 20,000 gallons, you would add four chlorine tablets. But if your pool holds just 16,000 gallons, you’d still use four, three-inch chlorine tablets. It’s that easy.

Why is there a pool chlorine tablet shortage?

Pandemic-related supply issues have contributed to a chlorine shortage. Destruction of a chlorine manufacturing plant has had the greatest effect. Completion of the rebuilt plant in 2022/2023 should ease supply issues. Chlorine tablet alternatives include liquid chlorine, bleach, and bromine.

Is there still a chlorine shortage 2022?

During the fire, around 40% of the entire nation’s chlorine was destroyed, sending a shockwave through the pool industry and setting up supply issues going into 2021. Now, as the industry prepares for pool season 2022, this very important factory has yet to be completely rebuilt and is still not producing chlorine.

What can I use instead of chlorine tablets?

What can you use instead? Bromine — considered a safe substitute for chlorine. Looks for BCDMH tablets, which are typically 66% bromine and 27% chlorine. If unable to find, you can use just bromine but it may leave the water a dull green color.

Is liquid chlorine better than tablets?

Liquid chlorine is preferred over chlorine tablets by pool professionals however home swimming pools will benefit too. Liquid chlorine quickly raises or maintains chlorine levels without raising stabilizer. Chlorine tablets maintain chlorine levels and add stabilizer to the pool water.

Why is pool shock so expensive 2022?

While it’s being rebuilt, the plant isn’t expected to reopen until 2022. That’s left homeowners and pool-maintenance companies to scurry for supplies this year, and those who can find the tablets are paying higher prices.

How long does a 3 inch chlorine tablet last?

Typically, a 3-inch pool chlorine tablet is designed to chlorinate from 7,500 to 10,000 gallons of water per week, meaning it’ll take seven days to dissolve. If you have a 30,000-gallon pool, you’ll need to place three 3-inch pool chlorine tablets in a chlorinator or floater.

How often should I add chlorine to my pool?

Shock is liquid or granular chlorine. You should add one gallon (or one pound) of shock per 10,000 gallons of pool water every week to two weeks. During hot weather or frequent use, you may need to shock more frequently.

Can chlorine tablets damage a pool?

Warning. NEVER just throw them into your pool water. This will cause them to dissolve on the floor and it can damage and create a permanent bleach stain to your liner or concrete.

Can I cut chlorine tablets in half?

You can use half tablets too, score them with a screwdriver, and break it in half with your hands, underwater in the skimmer basket.

Will chlorine clear up a cloudy pool?

Poor water chemistry causes most cases of cloudy pool water. Test your water to make sure it’s properly balanced. Chlorine issues often cause cloudy water. Adding a recommended dose of pool shock to your pool can clear it right up.

Should I put chlorine in my Intex pool?

For the greatest protection against algae, bacteria, and cloudy water, Intex pools should maintain a chlorine level of 2.0-4.0 ppm at all times. If you opted for the Intex Salt Chlorinator, you can make your own chlorine by adding the correct amount of Pool Salt to the water.

Why is there a shortage of chlorine in 2021?

But because of COVID-19, 2020 and 2021 are so far from normal that the chlorine supply shortage was exacerbated by this chemical fire. Now, as consumers flock in droves to tablet alternatives — such as salt, liquid, ozone, and ultraviolet (UV) — those same chains are beginning to see strain.

Why are chlorine tablets so expensive now?

Chlorine in tablet form, especially, is hard to find and expensive. There are several reasons for this: Pandemic problems. Supply chain interruptions and staff shortages mean less product on the market.

Will chlorine tablets come back in stock?

With Bio-Lab forced to cease production, the country was left with only two other producers of chlorine tablets: Occidental Petroleum and Clearon Corp. The Bio-Lab plant isn’t scheduled to recommence production until 2022, so the industry should expect to be off-kilter until then.