In the steps of pool maintenance, disinfectants are needed to maintain clean water quality. Chlorine disinfectants are generally the first choice for pool owners. Common chlorine disinfectants include TCCA, SDIC, calcium hypochlorite, etc. There are different forms of these disinfectants, granules, powders, and tablets. Regarding how to choose between tablets and granules (or powders), let’s take TCCA as an example.
Pool disinfectant-TCCA tablets
The main advantage of TCCA tablets is that they dissolve slowly and last for a long time, so you don’t have to worry about chlorine maintenance. Once the correct dosage is determined, you only need to add the tablets to the chemical feeder or float, and then wait for the chlorine to be released into the water within the specified time.
Tablets have the advantages of easy use, slow dissolution, and long-lasting effect. This reduces the risk of irritation or equipment damage due to a sudden increase in chlorine concentration.
However, because chlorine tablets dissolve slowly, they are not the best choice when you need to increase chlorine levels quickly.
Pool disinfectant – SDIC granules (or powder)
When SDIC granules are used in swimming pools, due to their high chlorine content, they need to be stirred and dissolved in a bucket as needed before being poured into the pool. Since they dissolve faster, they can fight algae and bacteria faster.
Pool granules can also be helpful if the pool owner can better control the dosage and needs to adjust the pool’s care level every week.
However, the main disadvantage of using granules is that they are difficult to control for inexperienced users due to their fast-acting nature and manual application. And the rapid dissolution of granules can cause a sudden surge in chlorine levels, which can irritate or damage pool equipment if not managed properly. It usually takes more work to ensure that the chlorine level remains at the right level.
Tablets and granules have different effective times and different durations of action, so you need to choose according to your specific needs and usage habits. Many pool owners use both tablets and granules according to their needs – this is not to say which method is more effective in cleaning the pool, but which method is best for a certain situation.
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Post time: Jun-21-2024