Correctly measure the chlorine content in the pool

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Swimming in your own pool is wonderful, but unfortunately you can't do it without chemistry. You can find out how to achieve the best possible chlorine content in your swimming pool and how to measure it here.

Having your own pool is a wonderful luxury. Going for a swim whenever you want to cool down is not only fun and enjoyable. Because the water quality is decisive for whether swimming and paddling are completely harmless. The correct measurement of the chlorine content is an essential point to ensure hygiene and avoid any risk of infection for you, your children or your bathers.

The chlorine content is important for hygiene

  • The correct addition of chlorine to the pool water destroys germs and thus optimal protection against fungi, bacteria and pathogens is achieved.
  • To keep the chlorine content in the pool at the best level, chlorine granules or chlorine tablets are ideal.
  • A chlorine content of less than 0.5 mg / l is too low and does not offer sufficient protection against infections.
  • On the other hand, a chlorine content of more than 3 mg / l is too high, it is still possible to swim in this water, but you should only be in the pool for a short time and then take a good shower.
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This is how you achieve the optimal chlorine level in the pool

  • When the pool is filled with water for the first time, we recommend rapid chlorination, which is best carried out with granules or quick-dissolving chlorine tablets.
  • The granulate should be dissolved in a bucket beforehand, because highly concentrated chlorine could damage the plastic in the pool.
  • When buying chlorine granulate or chlorine tablets, look for quick-dissolving, organic and lime-free products that do not change the pH value and cannot damage the filter system.
  • So-called combined chlorine products, which regulate the chlorine content, prevent algae infestation and do not affect the pH value, are best suited.
  • To check the chlorine level in your pool, there are measuring strips that are simply dipped into the water and can then be read off.
  • For larger swimming pools, an electronic measuring device is recommended, but it is more expensive.
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