Almost all pool chemicals are hazardous to some degree. As such it is very important that they are treated with care and with sensible precautions. Read our quick guide here and always read the product labels for Health and Safety instructions.
THE DO'S
A pair of chemical resistant heavy duty gloves should always be worn at all times. Always wear splash proof goggles when handling exposed chemicals. Always wear a good quality dust mask when handling powdered chemicals. Always wear the correct respirator if handling chemicals that may fume or gas. Always ensure people and pets are well away from you when you are handling or dosing chemicals. Always wash your hands after handling chemicals or chemical containers. Allow at least 15 minutes for the chemicals to disperse before allowing anyone into the water. When dosing powder or granules to the pool, make sure that you are stood upwind. Pool chemicals should be stored out of reach of children, and in a safe, secure and locked place. Pool chemicals should be stored away from other chemicals such as gardening pesticides. Always store acids and chlorines separately, so that there is no chance of them accidently coming into contact with each other. Always store pool chemicals in their original containers and in a cool, dark, dry place.
THE DO NOT'S
Allow pool chemicals to come into contact with your skin. Do not smoke, eat or drink when handling swimming pool chemicals. Do not add chemicals to a pool whilst anyone is in the water. Never allow any type of chlorine to come into contact with any acid. Chlorine and acids react together to make chlorine gas, which is highly poisonous. Never allow two different types of chlorine to come into contact when in concentrated form. This may result in toxic fumes, fire or explosion. Never add water to chemicals. Chemicals should always be added to as large amount of water as is practical. A violent reaction can occur if water is added to concentrated chemicals. Under no circumstances should you dose dry acid (pH-) directly into the pool. Dry acid dissolves slowly, so the concentrated chemical could cause damage to liners and grouting. Mix Dry Acid thoroughly with water in a plastic bucket until the solution is completely clear, then pour carefully around the pool. Acids should not be added by placing in the skimmer. Concentrated acids will damage anything metal, such as a pool heater, that it comes into contact with. Do not dose chlorine granules directly in to the pool. Granules dissolve slowly and whilst in concentrated form can bleach the colour from paint and liners.
Author Resource:-
Francis Lowe is a leading expert in swimming pool maintenance with a huge wealth of experience developed from 40 years in the industry.
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