Pool Chemicals

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Pool chemicals can be dangerous. Open containers should always be kept in well-ventilated areas.

In addition, mixing pool chemicals can cause dangerous gasses—chlorine and chloramines. It can also result in explosions and fire. Please remember to never mix the following:

• Different types of pool chlorine products in skimmer baskets or buckets.
• Chlorine products with algaecides or ammonia in buckets or containers.
• Chlorine products in containers or buckets with acid.

Chemical explosion warning for Valley pool owners this summer
abc15.com (Phoenix, June 21, 2010)