Why Not Use Multi-in-1 Pool Chemicals

Cal-Hypo FTW - Multi-in-1 with the L

That 2-in-1, 3-in-1 or even 5-in-1 (!) pool cleaners are no good, self defeating, and will cost you way more in the long run and more than you realize in the short run. There is a lot of obfuscation in the formulas, a lot of easy ways to confuse the pool owner.

The reason we want to avoid multiple chemicals packaged together is because some chemicals build up over time while others deplete themselves in their course of work (they get converted to something else).

This means that some of the chemicals in the 5-in-1 are going to keep going up and up and up.

This causes huge problems over time apart from the obvious waste in money. Once a chemical in the mix builds up the other chemicals will become less effective so you will need more chemicals, which will make the mix even less effective.

We want a balanced pool and this is the opposite. Eventually you will become exasperated at what is wrong with your pool water and why nothing is working.

And once you find out what is wrong you are looking at draining your pool and the mess, risk, and money (around $350-$400) that that entails. See you aren’t saving money or time by going the multi-in-1 route.

The truth is that the multi-in-1 route is for above ground pool owners who are not concerned about $10,000 worth of equipment and $30,000 worth of plaster and concrete. Does it make sense for someone with a $200 pool from Wal-Mart? Sure. Does it make sense for an in-ground pool over say $20,000? No it doesn’t. And what about a pool and spa that cost $100,000? It would be foolish to take the multi-in-1 route.

Proactive pool water care is easy. But it is proactive thus few people will do it. I help people proactively take care of their water. If that is something you are interested in then reach out to me.