LaMotte Pool Manager Water Quality Handbook - Manual (Page 47)

Water Treatment Tables
Dry chemicals should first be mixed into a small amount
of water in increments of about two pounds, and then
this predissolved mixture can be distributed evenly
around the pool unless directed otherwise.
Precautions:
·
Never add water to acid; always add acid to water.
·
Never add calcium chloride or other corrosive chemicals
to skimmers. These can damage pump and meter ele-
ments.
·
Always follow manufacturer’s recommendations and
warnings on product labeling.
Conversions
1 ounce (dry) = 28.35 grams
1 ounce (liquid) = 29.57 milliliters
1 pint = 0.4732 liter
1 gallon - 3.785 liters
1 pound = 453.6 grams
1 foot = 0.3048 meter
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