Water Care
Rix Pool & Spa
Open year round for all of your pool, spa, & sauna needs!
Want a pool for the upcoming season? Need supplies to winterize your hot tub? Need a break from the cold with a sauna?- come visit us any day of the week!
Is liquid chlorine or granular shock better?
Different types of chlorine are used in different parts of the country—there are many parts of the country where liquid chlorine is very popular and there are other parts of the country where liquid chlorine is not readily available. I should note that there are different types of granular chlorine Each type of chlorine has its advantages and disadvantages. They are as follows:
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Liquid Chlorine |
Granular Chlorine |
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Advantages: very inexpensive, fairly safe, effective |
Advantages: long shelf life, fairly strong |
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Disadvantages: fairly weak, very high pH, short shelf life |
Disadvantages: more expensive, some types don't dissolve well |