Chlorine comes in various forms, here is a roundup of which forms are available and how they are dispersed into the pool:
Chlorine Granules – these can be used either as a shock treatment or as your regular maintenance chlorine. The chlorine should be mixed up in a bucket of water and then added to the pool by pouring the mixture into the pool as you walk around the edge.
Chlorine Tablets – these are generally used in floating dispensers, which allow the chlorine tablets to dissolve slowly and evenly throughout your pool. Chlorine tablets should not be dropped or thrown into the pool because they can cause damage to the pool lining and any accessories that you may have in the pool.
Chlorine Sticks – these can be used in floating dispensers, skimmers and automatic feeders. They dissolve slowly to ensure that a steady amount of chlorine is released into the pool.
