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- Poolweb #CM30170
Calcium Hypochlorite Briquettes - 50 Lb. Drum
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- Returns are not accepted for this product.
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Product Information
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Description
This is a 50 lb. drum of Calcium Hypochlorite Briquettes. They contain 65% Calcium Hypo which helps balance alkalinity to stabilize pH. These patented, pillow-shaped briquettes contain a scale inhibitor designed to reduce maintenance and improve reliability.
There are many benefits to this product. These briquettes have a longer shelf life than liquid bleach, they require less storage space, and they are less hazardous to handle than liquid bleach. The briquettes are also cyanuric acid free.
Product Features
- 65% Cal Hypo
- Scoopable for easy handling
- Increases calcium to protect plaster
- Use in floating feeders or add to skimmer basket
- Cannot be used in Trichlor feeder
- Secondary containment is not normally required
- Easier to transport and handle than liquid bleach
Technical Specifications
| Product Category | Chlorine |
| Poolweb Item # | CM30170 |
| Manufacturer | Poolweb.com |
| Shipping Weight | 55.0 lb |
Troubleshoot Your Water
Cloudy Water
Green Water
Brown Water
Eye Irritation
Chlorine Odor
Calcium Scale
Metal Corrosion
Cloudy Water
Green Water
Brown Water
Eye Irritation
Chlorine Odor
Calcium Scale
Metal CorrosionCloudy Water
| Cloudy Water Causes | Solution | Preventive Measures |
| High pH | Bring your pH into the desired range of 7.4 - 7.6 ppm. | Maintain a proper pH level by using Haviland pH Reducer. |
| Dirty Filter | Check filtration system. Backwash if necessary. | Use Haviland Liquid Filter Cleaner each spring and fall. |
| Low Free Chlorine Residual | Bring free chlorine into desired range of 1 - 3 ppm. Shock if necessary. | Maintain a proper level using one of the Haviland chlorinating products. |
| High Total Alkalinity | Test total alkalinity and adjust accordingly | Lower total alkalinity to their ideal levels using Haviland pH Reducer. |
Green Water
| Green Water Causes | Solution | Preventive Measures |
| Green Algae (hazy water) | Shock the pool using chlorine based shock at 1 lb. per 10,000 gallons. Let circulate overnight and then adjust free chlorine residual to 1 - 3 ppm. | Add Haviland Algae Kil 50 or Haviland Combat 60 every other week at a rate of 6 oz. per 10,000 gallons |
| Copper in Fill water (clear water) | Use Haviland Rust-N-Scale at a rate of 6 oz. per 10,000 gallons. Let circulate overnight before adjusting chlorine or pH. | Add Haviland Rust-N-Scale every other week at a rate of 6 oz. per 10,000 gallons to prevent stains due to copper in the water. |
Reddish Brown Water
| Red/Brown Water Causes | Solution | Preventive Measures | Dissolved Iron or maganese in water | Adjust pH to 7.4 - 7.6 range. Use Haviland Rust-NScale. Let pump run continuously until clear. | Add Haviland Rust-N-Scale every other week at a rate of 6 oz. per 10,000 gallons. |
Eye & Skin Irritation
| Eye Irritation Causes | Solution | Preventive Measures |
| Combined Chlorine (chloramines) level too high | Shock the pool using one of the Haviland shock treatments. Let circulate overnight and then adjust free chlorine residual to 1 - 3 ppm. | Shock treat every other week, after heavy use or rain. Test for free chlorine residual daily |
| pH level too high or too low | Adjust pH by using Haviland pH Increaser or Haviland pH Reducer to bring pH level to ideal range of 7.4 - 7.6 ppm. | Test pH level daily and maintain pH in 7.4 - 7.6 range. |
Chlorine Odor
| Chlorine Odor Causes | Solution | Preventive Measures |
| Combined Chlorine (chloramine) level too high. The cause is NOT too much chlorine but not enough free available chlorine | Shock the pool using chlorine based shock at 1 lb. per 10,000 gallons. Let circulate overnight and then adjust free chlorine residual to 1 - 3 ppm. | Test pH level daily and maintain pH in 7.4 - 7.6 range. |
Calcium Scale Formation
| Calcium Scale Causes | Solution | Preventive Measures |
| pH too high/Total Alkalinity too high | Add Haviland pH Reducer to bring pH into 7.4 - 7.6 ppm range and to bring total alkalinity down to 100 - 175 ppm. | Maintain pH level in 7.4 - 7.6 range. Maintain total alkalinity level in 100 - 175 ppm |
| Calcium Hardness level too high | If hardness level is too high, some water may have to be drained. Add Haviland Rust-N-Scale per label directions. | Add Haviland Rust-N-Scale every other week at a rate of 6 oz. per 10,000 gallons. |
Corrosion of Metal Parts
| Corrosion Causes | Solution | Preventive Measures |
| pH too low/Total Alkalinity too low | Add Haviland pH Increaser to bring pH into 7.4 - 7.6 ppm range. | Maintain pH level in 7.4 - 7.6 range. Maintain total alkalinity level in 100 - 175 ppm. |
| Calcium Hardness level too low | Add Haviland Water Hardness Increaser to raise the calcium to 180 -275 ppm. | Maintain calcium level at 180 -275 ppm. |
Shipping & Returns
Shipping Options
This item ships free via freight truck. This means that the item cannot ship via regular transportation because it is too large, heavy or needs to be palletized. Learn more about receiving an LTL shipment.
Standard ground shipments may be delivered sooner depending on where you are located, and the shipping method used to ship your order. Combining multiple items onto the same order can change the delivery date and expedited shipping costs, especially if the other items are not available for immediate shipment. Transit time is calculated in business days and does not include Saturday and Sunday.
Return Policy
Returns are not accepted for this product.
Poolweb Guarantee
This item qualifies for a one-year Poolweb.com guarantee. Poolweb guarantees that the item you receive will function as advertised for one year. See the Poolweb Guarantee for more details.
