Most swimming pool chemicals are hazardous. When handling pool chemicals it is recommended that proper precautions are taken, and great care is exercised. 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. When handling chemicals, safety goggles should always be worn. When handling dry pool chemicals such as chlorine granules, always wear a good quality dust mask. 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. After handling pool chemicals make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly. 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. Make sure that chemicals which could react together, such as acid and chlorine, are kept separate. Chemicals should always be stored in their original packaging in a cool, dark and dry place.
THE DO NOT'S
Allow pool chemicals to come into contact with your skin. Never smoke, eat, or drink when handling or dosing 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. The outcome could be toxic fumes, fire or even an explosion. Do not 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. Never throw dry acid (pH-) granules straight into the pool. Dry acid dissolves slowly, so the concentrated chemical could cause damage to liners and grouting. Dry Acid should be thoroughly mixed in a bucket of water until dissolved, before adding to the pool water. Never dose acid by putting it in the skimmer. It could damage the pool heater and any other metal items that it contacts with. Do not dose chlorine granules directly in to the pool. Damage such as bleaching can occur when concentrated chlorine is in direct contact with paintwork or 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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