Comments on: Better than Bleach: Use Calcium Hypochlorite to Disinfect Water

By: J.J. in FL.

J.J. in FL. — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:07:37 +0000

I belive when shocking a pool with cal. hypoclorite no one is alowed in the water for 24 to 48 hours. Gulping pool water after that every day isn’t going to harm you.

By: BubbaJ

BubbaJ — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:30:07 +0000

What about the “Other” ingrediants in pool shock? What are they and what potential harmful effects. A manufacturors rep told me today they don’t recommend the product for prolonged, continued, everyday use. It’s OK to accidently gulp pool water, but not for drinking purposes. Thoughts? Insight?

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:50:35 +0000

I bought “Pool Shock” online via Amazon. Six pounds for about $20 plus s/h. Make sure you get the calicum hypochlorite not the sodium hypochlorite. All I could find in my area, at local stores, was the sodium variety, therefore, I had to look online.

By: CoM

CoM — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:17:49 +0000

Before using calcium hypochlorite make sure to know the dangers.. http://qualis.univ-lille2.fr/environnement/index.php/liste-de-produits-chimiques-et-impact-sur-la-sant-humaine/calcium-hypochlorite-cacl2o2-sodium-hypochlorite-naocl/

By: Tess Pennington

Tess Pennington — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:33:22 +0000

David,

Look for the chlorine that you would buy for pools. Make sure that you buy the chlorine granuals though.

By: David

David — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:01:41 +0000

Is there anything specific to look at when selecting calcium hypochlorite? I know nothing about it, so I want to be sure I get it right the first time.