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Is it safe to go swimming in a pool when the ph is good but the chlorine isn't high enough yet?
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∙ 12y ago
It is safe. That just means that the chlorine is not actively killing bacteria. It would be unsafe if there was too much chlorine.
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Can chlorine kill swimmers?
yes chlorine can ufcource kill swimmers but only when it's concentrated at its high, such concentrated chlorine would never be added to the swimming pools, but yes concentrarted chlorine when added to the swimming pool can make the swimmers suffer with a vast variety of diseases
Should you swim in high chlorine pools if you have phneumonia?
No it isn't good. You are having trouble breathing to begin with and the high level of chlorine in a pool is not good to breath.
Do you remove your floating chlorinator before swimming?
It is recommended to remove before swimming because there will be a higher concentration of chlorine around the float. Since chlorine is toxic in high levels, you should not swim while it is in the pool.
Can chlorine make you high?
No, but it can make you sick and even cause death in large enough amounts.
Can chlorine cause skin burns?
Yes. If it is on the skin long enough and in a high enough concentration, it can cause chemical burns to the skin.
What if you lick a chlorine tablet?
DO NOT PERFORM THIS ACT!!! Chlorine tablets, or just chlorine in general, is HIGHLY TOXIC in high amounts!! You will get chlorine poisoning, your tongue may fall off, and you could possibly die if enough chlorine is introduced into your system.
What level of chlorine is too high for safe swimming?
It is very unlikely for someone to experience chlorine poisoning by swimming, even in highly chlorinated pool water. Nonetheless, be sure to shower after swimming, because regular, chlorinated pool water can easily irritate skin and hair.
Is pool water chemistry safe for swimming if the water is clear?
Not necessarily. If pool water has recently been shocked, the chlorine level may be too high to swim even if the water is clear. Shocking can result in 10 ppm or more of chlorine. The EPA deems up to 4 ppm as safe. Swimming occasionally in a highly chlorinated pool may not be an issue for adults. But excessive chlorine has been known to trigger asthma attacks in children. Also, you should rinse or bathe immediately after swimming to avoid irritated skin from the excess chlorine. A general rule for applying all chemicals to a pool is to wait a minimum of 3 hours before swimming. That gives the chemicals time to dilute and be distributed evenly in the pool. The exception to that rule is high chlorine, which is described above.
What should the Chlorine parts per millon be for a swimming pool?
The recommended chlorine level for disinfecting private pools can be as high as 2.0 PPM. 2 ppm is now the minimum. Recommended levels are now 1.5 ppm to 5.0 ppm.
Does chlorine in pools make you sleepy?
Not at the recommended level. If to much is used you may feel sleepy. Chlorine is very dangerous it leaves the water as chlorine gas which can kill you in high enough doses. Always ensure proper ventilation with indoor pools.
How do you prevent algae in a swimming pool?
Keep your PH at 7.0-7.4 and use adequate chlorine. PH is very important, because if it gets too high, the chlorine will not work. To lower PH, you will need to get Muriatic acid at your hardware store. Use it with caution.
How can you get a chlorine reading in your swimming pool when Ultra shocking is not working?
Get a new testing kit And take a sample of the pool water to the pool shop where they will be able to advise you on your particular needs. And use 12.5% strength liquid chlorine to get the fast high rise that you need.
