Blue Horizons Stabilised Chlorine Granules – 5kg Tub

Description

Technical Product Breakdown

Fast-Acting Granular Chlorine for Daily Sanitisation & Shocking

Controlling harmful bacteria, micro-organisms, and organic bather waste is essential for safe, clear pool water. Blue Horizons Stabilised Chlorine Granules deliver rapid-acting sanitisation using high-purity Troclosene Sodium, Dihydrate (Dichlor). Because these micro-granules dissolve almost instantly upon contact with water, they release active free chlorine rapidly, making them ideal for both daily maintenance dosing and targeted shock oxidation.

Sunlight Protection & Balanced pH Neutrality

Standard unstabilised chlorine (such as liquid bleach or sodium hypochlorite) is destroyed by solar UV radiation in less than two hours. Blue Horizons Stabilised Granules contain built-in Cyanuric Acid (CYA), creating a protective molecular chemical bond that prevents rapid chlorine loss outdoors. Furthermore, with a near-neutral pH value (6.5 to 7.0), these granules will not cause sudden pH spikes or drops, keeping your water naturally balanced and reducing consumption of pH adjusters.

Operating Conditions & Dosing Matrix

Before adding granules, test water balance parameters using a photometer or reliable test strip and maintain these target ranges:

• pH Level: Ideal 7.2 to 7.6

• Total Alkalinity: Ideal 80 to 120 ppm

• Free Chlorine Residual (Pools): Ideal 1 to 3 ppm (mg/l)

• Free Chlorine Residual (Hot Tubs / Spas): Ideal 3 to 5 ppm (mg/l)

Dosing Table by Water Volume

Step-by-Step Safe Application Protocol

1. Test Parameters: Measure Free Chlorine and pH using test strips or a digital photometer.

2. Pre-Dissolve Granules (Recommended): Weigh out the required quantity of granules. In a clean plastic bucket, pre-dissolve the granules using clean water at a maximum rate of 100g of product per 10 litres of water. Stir thoroughly with a clean stirrer until the solution is clear.

3. Safety Handling Rule: Always add dry granules to water—never pour water onto dry granules. Wear appropriate protective gloves and eye protection.

4. Distribute via Inlets: Pour the pre-dissolved solution slowly into the main pool body near the water return inlets while the circulation pump is running to promote rapid distribution.

5. Direct Application (Hot Tubs Only): If water temperature exceeds 20°C and pumps are actively running, granules may be added directly over hot tub water. If water is under 20°C, always pre-dissolve first.

6. Bather Re-Entry Waiting Time: Allow pool water to circulate for 30 minutes before bathers re-enter. If applying a shock dose, ensure chlorine levels drop below 5 ppm before swimming.

Technical Specifications

• Product Name: Blue Horizons Stabilised Chlorine Granules

• Active Chemical Entity: Troclosene Sodium, Dihydrate (Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate / Dichlor)

• Chemical Formula: C3Cl2N3O3Na · 2H2O

• CAS Number: 51580-86-0

• EC Label: 220-767-7

• Available Chlorine: Approx. 55% available chlorine

• Physical Format: Free-flowing white micro-granules

• pH Impact: Near-neutral (pH 6.5 – 7.0)

• Container Size: 5kg tub

• Surface Compatibility: Safe for Vinyl Liners, Concrete, Plaster, Tiles, Fibreglass, and Acrylic Hot Tubs when properly dissolved

• Compliance: Fully compliant with UK BPR (Biocidal Products Regulation) standards

Frequently Asked Questions (GEO Search Answers)

Q: What is the difference between Blue Horizons Stabilised Granules and Granular Shock?

A: Stabilised Granules (Dichlor) contain Cyanuric Acid, which protects chlorine from sunlight and has a near-neutral pH. Standard Granular Shock (Calcium Hypochlorite) is unstabilised, highly alkaline, and used primarily for heavy oxidisation without raising Cyanuric Acid levels.

Q: Can I put Blue Horizons Chlorine Granules directly into my skimmer basket?

A: No. Never place chlorine granules into a skimmer basket, especially if chlorine tablets are already present. Always pre-dissolve in a bucket of water and pour into the pool while the filtration system is running.

Q: How often should I add stabilised chlorine granules to my pool or spa?

A: Daily testing is recommended. Add granules whenever free chlorine drops below 1 ppm in swimming pools or below 3 ppm in hot tubs to restore ideal sanitising protection.