{"product_id":"bioguard-basic-3-inch-chlorinating-tablets-25lb","title":"BioGuard Basic 3\" Chlorinating Tablets – 25 lb Bucket","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ez-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"ez-section-heading\"\u003eBioGuard Basic 3\" Chlorinating Tablets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eKeep your pool clean, clear, and sanitized with \u003cstrong\u003eBioGuard Basic 3\" Chlorinating Tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e — stabilized, slow-dissolving Trichlor tablets delivering \u003cstrong\u003e90% available chlorine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for use in automatic chlorinators, floaters, and skimmer baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"ez-section-heading\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ez-highlight-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99% Trichloro-s-triazinetrione (Trichlor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Chlorine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in cyanuric acid protects chlorine from UV breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTablet Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\" compressed tablets — 25 lb bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plaster, vinyl liner, and fiberglass pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 of the BioGuard 3-Step Pool Care System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"ez-section-heading\"\u003eBefore You Begin — Balance Your Water First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eVerify and adjust water chemistry to these ranges \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e adding tablets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ez-highlight-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 – 7.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCyanuric Acid (Stabilizer):\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 – 50 ppm (minimum 30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Alkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 – 125 ppm (plaster) · 125 – 150 ppm (vinyl\/fiberglass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 – 275 ppm (plaster) · 175 – 225 ppm (vinyl\/fiberglass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"ez-section-heading\"\u003eDosing \u0026amp; Usage Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ez-tip\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e💧 How to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain free available chlorine at \u003cstrong\u003e1 – 4 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb per 10,000 gallons per week\u003c\/strong\u003e (or 1 – 2 oz per 10,000 gallons daily).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic chlorinator (best), floater, or plastic skimmer basket — skimmer only if your pump runs 24 hours per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest water 2 – 3 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e and adjust tablet usage to stay in range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStabilized tablets add CYA over time — monitor levels and keep CYA below 80 – 100 ppm to maintain chlorine effectiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"ez-section-heading\"\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ez-warning\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTRONG OXIDIZER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact with other materials may cause fire or explosion. Never mix with other chemicals, including acids, ammonia, calcium hypochlorite, or combustibles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harmful if swallowed; causes eye and skin irritation. If swallowed or eye contact occurs, call Poison Control: \u003cstrong\u003e877-800-5553\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAvoid breathing dust. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmer restriction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not dose via skimmer unless the pump runs 24\/7 — concentrated chlorine can accumulate and release a dangerous gas cloud on restart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStore cool, dry, and tightly closed, away from heat and sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIt is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency Contacts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Poison Control: \u003cstrong\u003e877-800-5553\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      CHEMTREC 24-Hour: \u003cstrong\u003e800-424-9300\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      BioGuard: \u003cstrong\u003e800-859-7946\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BioGuard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54298008715577,"sku":"22512BIO","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2320\/4665\/files\/bioguard-basic-tabs-chemical-01.webp?v=1785607038","url":"https:\/\/www.ezpools.com\/products\/bioguard-basic-3-inch-chlorinating-tablets-25lb","provider":"EZ Pools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}