I do not use cal-hypo in my pool, but, no, 16 fluid oz. cannot be equated with 1 lb.
I do not use cal-hypo in my pool, but, no, 16 fluid oz. cannot be equated with 1 lb.
Last edited by Watermom; 07-08-2006 at 10:18 PM.
Just a small note - if you use Cal-Hypo, you'll raise the calcium level. Probably not much of a concern for you with a vinyl pool and calcium level where it currently is. But if you have an SWG and/or heater, something to think about for the future (high calcium levels can cause scale, causing premature wear and tear).
Then could someone please provide the conversion factor?Originally Posted by Watermom
23' x 41' 32k gal plaster circa 1991, 600 gal spa with overflow
Ultraflow pumps, Titan SS filter, Sta-Rite heater, Polaris 180
Homegrown X-10 automation -- filter, cleaner, valves, lights, chlorination
Here is the conversion. Just got a fresh 100# container of cal hypo and there was a big blue scoop included. 24 fluid oz --> 700 grams --> approx 1.5 pounds. Verified this with a scale too. The grams --> pounds (avdp) conversion numbers work out too. The ounce scale verified to be liquid too. So, one 16 oz cup full of the stuff is pretty close to a pound.
Al
OK. I stand corrected. That is interesting that 16 oz (volume) does equal a pound (weight) for cal-hypo. This won't be true of all substances, however.