Where is the cheapest place in Charles/St. Marys County to buy pool chemicals - chlorine tabs/shock? Not Walmart or places like them. Thanks.

Where is the cheapest place in Charles/St. Marys County to buy pool chemicals - chlorine tabs/shock? Not Walmart or places like them. Thanks.

I buy my stuff at Walmart, I've tried the "good stuff" from the pool stores and the stuff I buy at Walmart seems to work better than what those guys sell for twice the price.

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Why not Wal Mart?

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Why not Wal Mart?

Professional advice maybe?

I buy my stuff at Walmart, I've tried the "good stuff" from the pool stores and the stuff I buy at Walmart seems to work better than what those guys sell for twice the price.

once you get the pool balanced proper, chlorine is chlorine

once you get the pool balanced proper, chlorine is chlorine

Exactly, but every week I put in two of those Arm n Hammer tabs to the chlorine feeder and my pool is crystal clear.

If you can, I highly recommend switching to saltwater, very easy, no constant buying of chlorine

I buy my stuff at Walmart, I've tried the "good stuff" from the pool stores and the stuff I buy at Walmart seems to work better than what those guys sell for twice the price.

:yay::yay: I have had my above ground pool for over 27yrs, use to buy the 'good stuff' from the pool stores and paid a fortune for it. Now I by my shock or chlorine tablets at either Walmart or BJ's or Sams. Knock on wood, but I hardly ever have a problem with the water.

:yay::yay: I have had my above ground pool for over 27yrs, use to buy the 'good stuff' from the pool stores and paid a fortune for it. Now I by my shock or chlorine tablets at either Walmart or BJ's or Sams. Knock on wood, but I hardly ever have a problem with the water.

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:yay::yay: I have had my above ground pool for over 27yrs, use to buy the 'good stuff' from the pool stores and paid a fortune for it. Now I by my shock or chlorine tablets at either Walmart or BJ's or Sams. Knock on wood, but I hardly ever have a problem with the water.

I use the super blue shock, that stuff is great. I used the have a pool person until I found out I could do it my self for 1/4 cost of what I was paying them.

What is the super blue stuff? I looked at Walmart and the chlorine tabs weren't the same strenghth as the ones I purchased at a pool store - less chlorine. But after all this talk, I will check out Sam's Club. Thanks.

If you can, I highly recommend switching to saltwater, very easy, no constant buying of chlorine


Saltwater is fantastic! our pool water was cloudy and awful before and it was amazing how it changed!

Loved mine, in the aboveground 18' by 52", ran it for two summers, never an issue. New house doesnt have any cleared space large enough to set it up, though. Buy six bags of pool salt at the beginning of the year (I emptied mine both years) And thats really it for cholrine anyway. Still need stuff for PH, but no chlorine worries at all.

Hey, while my BIL is recovering from his back surgery, Im running his store at night, you all should get a sample of your pool water and come on up.

One thing I know for sure, I can turn a swamp into a nice crystal clear swimming pool.

I know its too far to go, but a test of the water will make sure you have enough total/free chlorine, enough stabilizer, the PH is where it needs to be etc... and once you get all of that right you pretty much just have to use the pool to keep things mixed up.
and dont forget to check for copper. it can be an indication that your heater is having some issues.. Usually due to the PH.

Costco has a great selection & very good prices also :yay:

I looked in to salt - it was too expensive to convert - at least for our budget. We had to get a new liner this year. I am not having any trouble with the water - it is crystal clear and I have had it tested twice. Thanks.

I usually purchase from Lowes when I can. All the pool stuff is out in the garden area way in the back.

If I can't make it to the store, I use intheswim.com (allow them to spam you, they send frequent coupon codes/free shipping offers). They ship most stuff next day to your house.

I looked in to salt - it was too expensive to convert - at least for our budget. We had to get a new liner this year. I am not having any trouble with the water - it is crystal clear and I have had it tested twice. Thanks.

The change over is expensive up front, and the salt is somewhat expensive, however the yearly cost of maintaining is actually lower and it will pay itself off in a few years.
Depending on the size of the pool, you can find the equipment starting around 500 bucks.

And the intangibles are pretty large. Water feel is amazing, nothing like a normal chlorine pool at all.

Where is the cheapest place in Charles/St. Marys County to buy pool chemicals - chlorine tabs/shock? Not Walmart or places like them. Thanks.

BJ's, for as long as they have it in stock.

BJ's for the Chlorine and 20 mule team Borax for the PH.

The change over is expensive up front, and the salt is somewhat expensive, however the yearly cost of maintaining is actually lower and it will pay itself off in a few years.
Depending on the size of the pool, you can find the equipment starting around 500 bucks.


Eh, I dont know, for my 18'x52" round pool, needed I think six or seven 40lb bags to start, if I kept the pool filled, that of course would not be an annual expense, but even if it is, $6 a bag x 7 bags aint a whole lot, considering you most likely dont have to buy any more during the year.

Walmart.com: Morton Salt Pool Salt, 40 Lb Bag: Outdoor Play (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Morton-Salt-Pool-Salt-40-Lb-Bag/16561292)

Eh, I dont know, for my 18'x52" round pool, needed I think six or seven 40lb bags to start, if I kept the pool filled, that of course would not be an annual expense, but even if it is, $6 a bag x 7 bags aint a whole lot, considering you most likely dont have to buy any more during the year.

Walmart.com: Morton Salt Pool Salt, 40 Lb Bag: Outdoor Play (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Morton-Salt-Pool-Salt-40-Lb-Bag/16561292)

true, however you still have to buy the equipment to make it all work. Its more than just throwing salt in.

Oh, concur, for my aboveground Intex, was around $180, I think, one for an 18'x32' pool, thats 21,000 gallons, with a built in sand filter, would be under $500.


Amazon.com: Intex 2650 GPH Krystal Clear Sand Filter & Saltwater System Pump: Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Intex-Krystal-Filter-Saltwater-System/dp/B005076RUU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1339184109&sr=8-14)