Why Won’t Your Chlorine Tablet Dissolve?

Keeping a clean and safe swimming pool requires that there must be a constant supply of chlorine, and pool owners typically use chlorine tablets. It is very frustrating however when you find that the chlorine tablets are not dissolving as they should. It is very important that you understand the reasons as to why this is so and how you can adjust it so that you can keep your pool water at its best.

Temperature – the Key Factor

Temperature of water is one of the major reasons why chlorine tablets will not dissolve. Chlorine tablets will dissolve more in warm water. Cold water slows down the rate of chemical reactions that lead to chlorine tablets disintegrating and releasing chlorine. For example, if your pool water temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit , you will notice that your chlorine tablets degenerate much slower, or in fact, they don’t degrade at all, it appears. To combat this, utilize a swimming pool heater to make the water retain the right temperature, that being between 78 degrees Fahrenheit to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and this will cause chlorine tablets to break down so much more quickly.

Poor Water Flow

The second common reason is insufficient water flow. Chlorine tablets need water flow to push out dissolved chlorine and expose new surface areas for further dissolution. They will not be dissolved evenly without good operation in your pool circulating system, due to a dirty filter, malfunctioning pump, or poorly installed chlorine tablets floating dispenser. It is most essential to keep the cleanliness and operation of your pool’s filtration and circulation system in order at regular intervals. Make sure that the pump is in the proper speed and the floating chlorine tablet feeder is placed in a position where there is adequate water flow, i.e., close to a return, so the chlorine tablets will dissolve properly.

Chlorine Tablet Quality​

The quality of the chlorine tablet itself also has a role. Low-quality chlorine tablets may have uneven composition, difficult-to-dissolve binders, or cannot-dissolve impurities. High-quality chlorine tablets are designed to dissolve quickly and release chlorine in a smooth stream. They use pure raw material and strict manufacturing processes to deliver consistent results.

Other Influencing Factors​

There are some other reasons also, why chlorine tablets can not dissolve or dissolve slowly. For example, if the pH of your pool water is too high (above 7.8), it will affect the solubility of chlorine tablets. Alkalinity imbalance can affect similarly. Also, if there are excess impurities or dirt in your pool, they can clog the surface of the chlorine tablets so that water will be unable to seep into and dissolve the tablets. Testing and balancing your pool water chemistry and keeping your pool clean are giant strides towards avoiding such problems.

Pool Equipment Failures and Their Impacts

Faults in pool equipment also interfere with proper dissolution of the chlorine tablets. As an example, a defective impeller in a pool pump can restrict water flow although the pump appears to be working. Likewise, a cracked or ruptured chlorinator cannot permit chlorine tablets to freely come into contact with water flow. Oftentimes, return line problems within the pool, such as obstructions or a wrong size, will cause unequal water distribution, with some areas of the pool receiving less dissolved chlorine. Everything that is a part of equipment in the pool, such as pumps and filters, chlorinators, and pipes, should be checked routinely. Replace of exhausted parts at the right time and calibration of all equipment will help in the provision of continuous water flow, which further maintains even and proper dissolution of the chlorine tablets.

Conclusion

In short, there are many factors affecting the dissolution of chlorine tablets. We provide cheap but good chlorine tablets that are designed to dissolve under various conditions. Our chlorine tablets are made of high-quality material to ensure stable dissolution and uniform release of chlorine. If your pool is located in a cold area or the circulation system is not perfect, our chlorine tablets can work efficiently.