Do folks sanitize their tanks with chlorine "beads" from pool supply houses?  Seems much less messy and saves a "T" shirt and shorts from becoming swiss cheese.  What process do you use?

Thanks,

   Ron

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Pour a the bleach into a measuring cup then use that to pour it into the fresh water hose that already has some water in it. No swiss cheese involved.

Linda Sand

We use liquid chlorine bleach...1/4 cup for every 5 gallons of fresh water capacity (including the water heater). Haven't ever had a problem with spilling it on myself.

(On edit: I use the same method as Linda Sand.)

Edited July 10, 2018 by LindaH

Here is the procedure that I use each spring. 

  On 7/10/2018 at 5:10 AM, sandsys said:

Pour a the bleach into a measuring cup then use that to pour it into the fresh water hose that already has some water in it. No swiss cheese involved.

Linda Sand

I do the same , except I don't bother with any measuring cup . Straight from the bottle into the hose . A little too much is better than not enough . 

If too much it just takes a bit longer the 'rinse' the system . 

  On 7/10/2018 at 5:22 AM, Kirk Wood said:

Here is the procedure that I use each spring. 

x2 on Mr K's procedure. 

Thank you for the prompt replies.

I am familiar with the standard methods of performing this function, but would like to try the chlorine beads used in pool maintenance.  Seems much simpler...simply add to the tank and fill with water.  I believe this method is in use and thot' I'd find someone who utilized it.

Thanks again for the replies.

   Ron

  On 7/10/2018 at 4:52 AM, rogo88 said:

Do folks sanitize their tanks with chlorine "beads" from pool supply houses?

I got on the Purogene train. It's pricey, but I usually just sanitize twice a year, so not a big expense.

  On 7/10/2018 at 8:14 AM, rogo88 said:

Thank you for the prompt replies.

I am familiar with the standard methods of performing this function, but would like to try the chlorine beads used in pool maintenance.  Seems much simpler...simply add to the tank and fill with water.  I believe this method is in use and thot' I'd find someone who utilized it.

Thanks again for the replies.

   Ron

That might do a good job on the tank , but , the hose from the spigot needs doing , as well as the plumbing from the hose to the tank , etc ... 

Nothing is as it seems .

  On 7/10/2018 at 8:14 AM, rogo88 said:

Thank you for the prompt replies.

I am familiar with the standard methods of performing this function, but would like to try the chlorine beads used in pool maintenance.  Seems much simpler...simply add to the tank and fill with water.  I believe this method is in use and thot' I'd find someone who utilized it.

Thanks again for the replies.

   Ron

Chlorine pucks for pools are slow release......I wouldn't used them in a FW tank.

  On 7/10/2018 at 8:14 AM, rogo88 said:

Thank you for the prompt replies.

I am familiar with the standard methods of performing this function, but would like to try the chlorine beads used in pool maintenance.  Seems much simpler...simply add to the tank and fill with water.  I believe this method is in use and thot' I'd find someone who utilized it.

Thanks again for the replies.

   Ron

Read the SDS, some pool products contain heavy metals since they are not meant to come in contact with drinking water. I use Sodium Dichlor@ 70%, one tsp sanitizes a 100G system. It has no taste, so one rinse is all that is necessary.

This is a granulated product that must be kept dry in storage and handling.

This IS a hazardous material if not handled properly!!!

Edited July 11, 2018 by Ray,IN

  On 7/11/2018 at 10:57 AM, Ray,IN said:

I use Sodium Dichlor@ 70%, one tsp sanitizes a 100G system. It has no taste, so one rinse is all that is necessary.

Does it sanitize the water system the way that chlorine does? Not being a chemist, I really tend to think that it would but do not know for sure.

Thank you Ray, IN

That's just what I was looking for when I posted the topic.  Appreciated.

    Ron

  On 7/11/2018 at 8:42 PM, Kirk Wood said:

Does it sanitize the water system the way that chlorine does? Not being a chemist, I really tend to think that it would but do not know for sure.

Yes it works exactly the same as liquid bleach, however it has no aftertaste. Being 70% chlorine any user must know the hazards involved. For instance, getting the powder in your eyes will cause blindness, thus the admonition to read and adhere to the SDS instructions for handling and use.

 I bought a 1# pouch of Sodium Dichlor granules 6 years ago, and have about half remaining. It must be stored in an air-tight container, otherwise if it gets damp chlorine gas is the danger. Available at all pool supply stores.

Edited July 12, 2018 by Ray,IN

No it is not the same as bleach.  

and yes, I am a chemist.