Adding liquid chlorine

[fschakel]

I have a 21' above ground, round pool and I use mainly chlorine pucks in a floating dispenser. Once a week or so, I add a liter or two of liquid chlorine from a 10L container. I add the chlorine to half a pail of water and toss it over the pool water (I hang on to the pail!). No matter how carefully I do this, a few drops of chlorine always manage to land on my shirt or shorts. Lately, I have removed my shirt and used a plastic garbage bag as a "HAZMAT" suit over my shorts. But this is a bit of a pain to put on, not to mention unattractive. Does anyone have any suggestions how I might disperse the chlorine in a better way, without buying an automatic dispenser that connects to the plumbing?

[Watermom]

I always just pour my liquid chlorine (bleach) directly into the skimmer while the pump is running. I pour very slowly so it doesn't splash. There is no need to pre-mix liquid chlorine into a pail of water.

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[aylad]

I put mine slowly into the the return stream in the deep end, and let that help disperse the bleach. If you take your time, there's no splashing involved.

Janet

[drband]

Ditto both above. I just replaced my liner and I noted that the manufacturer of the new liner recommends adding chlorine through the skimmer. Definitely do one or the other of the listed options here. Sorry about your clothes!