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Essential Do's And Don'ts When Handling Pool Chemicals
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Most swimming pool chemicals are hazardous. When handling pool chemicals it is recommended that proper precautions are taken, and great care is exercised. Read our quick guide here and always read the product labels for Health and Safety instructions.
THE DO'S
A pair of chemical resistant heavy duty gloves should always be worn at all times. When handling chemicals, safety goggles should always be worn. Always wear a good quality dust mask when handling powdered chemicals. Always wear the correct respirator if handling chemicals that may fume or gas. Always ensure people and pets are well away from you when you are handling or dosing chemicals. Always wash your hands after handling chemicals or chemical containers. Always allow at least 15 minutes for chemicals to disperse into the water, before allowing anyone to enter the pool. When dosing powder or granules to the pool, make sure that you are stood upwind. Pool chemicals should be stored out of reach of children, and in a safe, secure and locked place. Always keep pool chemicals in a separate place to any other chemicals Make sure that chemicals which could react together, such as acid and chlorine, are kept separate. Chemicals should always be stored in their original packaging in a cool, dark and dry place.
THE DO NOT'S
Never allow direct contact of chemicals on your skin. Never smoke, eat, or drink when handling or dosing chemicals. Do not add chemicals to a pool whilst anyone is in the water. Never allow any type of chlorine to come into contact with any acid. Chlorine and acids react together to make chlorine gas, which is highly poisonous. Never allow two different types of chlorine to come into contact when in concentrated form. The outcome could be toxic fumes, fire or even an explosion. Never add water to chemicals. Chemicals should always be added to as large amount of water as is practical. A violent reaction can occur if water is added to concentrated chemicals. Never throw dry acid (pH-) granules straight into the pool. Dry acid dissolves slowly, so the concentrated chemical could cause damage to liners and grouting. Mix Dry Acid thoroughly with water in a plastic bucket until the solution is completely clear, then pour carefully around the pool. Never dose acid by putting it in the skimmer. Concentrated acids will damage anything metal, such as a pool heater, that it comes into contact with. Never throw chlorine granules directly in to the pool. Granules dissolve slowly and whilst in concentrated form can bleach the colour from paint and liners.
Francis Lowe is a leading expert in swimming pool maintenance with a huge wealth of experience developed from 40 years in the industry.
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Article submitted Monday, February 20, 2012 & read 2 times.
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