Pool Chemical Safety

Lately I have been hearing a lot of stories about accidents involving pool chemicals. This is really unfortunate! I feel that with a just a little bit of basic knowledge a lot of these accidents caould be avoided!

Here is a short list of steps that should be taken in order to help avoid unnecessary accidents. (I am in know way claiming to be an expert, these are just basics, please consult a professional for a full list of precautions)

1. Never mix chemicals together!

2. Always read the instructions

3. Avoid touching eyes after using any chemicals

4. Wear appropriate clothes

5. Never put granular chlorine in your chlorinator

6. Always ask which tablets are meant for the chlorinator before adding!!!!!!!

7. Always ask a professional first

8. Don't add too much to the pool, if anything start with too little.

These seem like simple things, and really for the most part should be common sense. I can't count how many times a customer has blown up his chlorinator by adding a granular chlorine to the tablets that are already in there. Doing something like this will undoubtedly result in injure, possible even death.

This is just a small part of the education that anyone taking care of a pool should receive, if you have any more specific questions don't be afraid to ask!