The Chlorine Level in my pool is too high, what should I do?

Keeping your pool properly chlorinated is a difficult task in pool maintenance. If there is not enough chlorine in the water, algae will grow and ruin the appearance of the pool. However, too much chlorine can cause health problems for any swimmer. This article focuses on what to do if the chlorine level is too high.

When the chlorine level in your pool is too high, Chemicals are usually used to quickly resolve

① Use chlorine neutralization products

These products are specially formulated to reduce the chlorine content in the pool without affecting the pH, alkalinity or water hardness levels. Add the neutralizer gradually to avoid removing too much chlorine and needing to adjust the level again.

These chlorine neutralization products are convenient to use, easy to operate and control the precise dosage. They are easy to store and have low requirements for environment, temperature, humidity, etc. They also have a long shelf life.

② Use hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide can react with chlorine and consume the chlorine in the water. For best results, use hydrogen peroxide formulated specifically for swimming pools.

Hydrogen peroxide works best when the pH is above 7.0. Before using this product, test the pH of the pool and adjust the pH to ensure that hydrogen peroxide can effectively remove excess chlorine.

However, compared with chlorine neutralization products, hydrogen peroxide is less safe (keep away from light, keep at low temperature, and avoid mixing with metal impurities), and it is easy to lose its effectiveness (valid for a few months), so it is not easy to accurately control the dosage.

If the available chlorine content is slightly higher than normal, you may also consider the following methods

① Stop the chlorine disinfectant

If there is a float, doser or other equipment in the pool that is continuously outputting chlorine, turn off the dosing equipment immediately and wait for the pool to drop to normal levels over time. Chlorine will naturally consume, and the chlorine in the pool will also decrease over time.

② Sunlight (UV) Exposure

Remove the sunshade and let the reconstituted sunlight or UV rays work to accelerate the consumption of available chlorine in the pool, thereby reducing the chlorine level.

Keeping your pool chemistry within the correct range will result in a more enjoyable swimming experience and a longer life. If your pool is over-chlorinated, there are many simple ways to neutralize the chlorine and prevent any negative health effects. The solution you choose will depend on your situation at the time.

As a pool chemical manufacturer with 28 years of experience, I recommend you: No matter which solution you use to solve your pool problem, you should adjust the pool chemistry balance to within the specified range after the solution is completed. Pool chemical balance is critical. Wish you a healthy and clear pool.