Cost of pool chemicals if you maintain your own pool

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 14:23

As I had half my garden in my pool and it went green, still is but clearing slowly, I had to buy some chemicals so thought I would share the cost info and ask if others have any comparison say from SIBA or TOP CLEAN.



I bought mine from Offsetsan Ltd in Lefkosa, although after the first order they do deliver to the Girne area on a Wednesday.



90% Granular chlorine €55

200GR Chlorine tablets €65.50

Algaecide 5kg €13

Algaecide 20kg€39.48

Liquid Floculant 5kg €10kg ......20kg €27.50

PH Down ( Sodium Bisulphate ) 25kg €17

Liquid acid 20kg €10



They did not have any PH up ( Sodium Bicarbonate ) So if any one has a price for this would be interested.



Hasten to add I didn`t buy all of the above , just for info.



Offsetsan Ltd contact numbers are : 039222405 10-20-30 .............mob : 05338514046

e.mail : offsetsan@superonlin.com



As with most places they quote in Euro but convert to TL when paying.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
04/02/2012 14:25

Hasten to add I use a FLOATRON which reduces greatly the amount of chlorine needed for a healthy pool.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 11:07

No one else do their own pool? Interesting............

Pipie


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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 11:10

So what does it cost to maintain your own pool yourself approx per month ?

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 11:22

Have not actually broke it down to a monthly rate but with a floatron you use less chlorine for a start and I use tablet form, slow release, and from prices above am still on the same tub of tablets, and PH DOWN , am just getting to the end of one bag bought last summer.



Ok I had to buy flock, as the rain swept mud into my pool, but that was €10.



I had actually got the balance right when the heavens deemed to flood my pool.



So the main cost is the man power of hoovering and sweeping etc

cyprusman3



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 11:38

where did you get the flock and floatron from?

PhilUK


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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 11:57

I am Interested in learning how to maintain my pool-is there anywhere I can get lessons?

Or are there any books or good internet resources to help a beginner?

quackers


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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 11:59

HI looseboots - how big was the 90% chlorine tub? - thanks Mike

judyr


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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 12:20

How does this compare with the charges a company would now charge? For example how much does a pool company charge for a 10 x 5 pool and an 8 x 4 pool. ( I was paying £65 pcm 3 years ago for a 10 x 5 )

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 14:17

Msg 6 Flock was from Offsetsan Floatron was brought over from the UK.



Msg 8 25kg drum

suzi1951


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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 18:04

What is floatron and what does it do?

suzi1951


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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 18:08

... and how do chlorine tablets compare to granules for efficiency?

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 20:48

Check out floatron.co.uk and it will explain all. Basically it is a solar powered water purifier that ionises the water , which means you don`t need as much chlorine.



Chlorine tablets are slow release so you have a constant supply rather than loose/ granules which are released straight away and dissipate quicker. Ideal if you have to shock your pool.



But I`m sure others who have been maintaining their pools longer will be able to give a fuller account.



The above is my understanding of it though, rightly or wrongly.

selpak


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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 20:56

Pooltech charge me £55 per calender month to maintain my 8x4 pool and i would not consider using any other company or doing it myself .



And it is a chlorine free pool.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 20:58

It is a personal choice to maintain your own pool.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 21:02

Strange how this thread doesn`t seem to be answering my question does it. Not kept on track at all.



Please see message one.

LooseBoots



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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 21:07

Questions from mesg 1



I had to buy some chemicals so thought I would share the cost info and ask if others have any comparison say from SIBA or TOP CLEAN.

They did not have any PH up ( Sodium Bicarbonate ) So if any one has a price for this would be interested.

judyr


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Message Posted:
10/02/2012 15:54

Prices quoted at SIBA:



90% Chlor 18kg €52 inc. Kdv

80kg €114 inc. Kdv



Algeacide conc. 1 Lt €21.20 + 16% Kdv

Floc 1 Lt €10.25 + 16% Kdv

Cleance 1 Lt €20 + 16% Kdv

Liquid tester ea. €3 + 16% Kdv



PH+ 25kg €22 inc. Kdv



All we need now is the conversion kg:Lt

Hope this helps.

yrret


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Message Posted:
10/02/2012 16:32

1kg water - 1lt