Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

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Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

Postby prohperty » Sat 04 Sep, 2021 01:20

Hello, I've recently purchased a property and learning to maintain a pool for the first time.

I have a chlorine dispenser, and it appears to be drawing chlorine from the blue tank but the contents of that tank is a yellow/green liquid. I am assuming this is the chlorine, but should it be this colour? I am guessing not but asking for some guidance.

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

Postby Denniswiseman » Sat 04 Sep, 2021 04:19

Looks fine to me, depending on the age will affect the strength
Test with a sample of tap water and see if it raises the chlorine level
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Re: Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

Postby Teapot1 » Sat 04 Sep, 2021 06:18

Seconded!
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Re: Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

Postby prohperty » Sat 04 Sep, 2021 18:07

Oh I didn't know chlorine was meant to be this colour as it looked like algae but thank you!
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Re: Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

Postby Denniswiseman » Sun 05 Sep, 2021 07:16

Don't forget to test it as it may be old and not as effective
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Re: Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

Postby Teapot1 » Sun 05 Sep, 2021 13:57

Seconded again
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Re: Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

Postby Teapot1 » Sun 05 Sep, 2021 14:21

Seconded again
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Re: Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

Postby p1can » Mon 13 Sep, 2021 00:59

I also experienced the same thing, I thought the swimming pool chlorine was contaminated but it turned out to be that color.
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