Description
Continuous Pool Disinfection with Small, Stabilized Chlorine Tablets
GLB Small 1-Inch Chlorine Tablets are half-ounce stabilized chlorine tablets for continuous pool disinfection. Use them in a compatible floater, feeder, or skimmer. Their small format makes them a practical option when your dispensing equipment is designed for 1-inch tablets.
This 5 lb bottle is for pool owners who use compatible equipment designed for small 1-inch tablets. Each tablet weighs half an ounce; at the stated starting dose, the bottle provides approximately 10 starting doses for a 10,000-gallon pool before any additional tablets needed to maintain the chlorine level.
GLB Small 1-Inch Chlorine Tablets for Continuous Pool Sanitizing
These tablets provide continuous disinfection and contain 90% available stabilized chlorine. Start with the stated dose, then test the water and adjust as needed to maintain the recommended free-chlorine level.
The tablets are intended for use in floaters, feeders, and skimmers. Do not place them directly in the pool.
How to Dose Small 1-Inch Chlorine Tablets
The starting dose is 16 tablets per 10,000 gallons of pool water. Add as needed to maintain 1–4 ppm free chlorine, and follow the directions on your container label.
Test pool water regularly. GLB recommends shock treating pool water every week for best results.
Choose the Right GLB Chlorine Tablet Format
These half-ounce tablets are the small 1-inch format, for dispensing equipment that accepts small tablets. GLB also offers larger 3-inch tablets and granular dichlor; check your equipment and product directions when choosing between formats.
Use only as directed in a floater, feeder, or skimmer. Compatibility with specific pool surfaces or saltwater chlorine generators is not specified.
Maintain a Consistent Free-Chlorine Residual
Keep free chlorine within the stated 1–4 ppm range by testing the water and adjusting tablet use as needed. If the pool needs shock treatment, GLB recommends a weekly schedule.
Key Features and Benefits
- Continuous disinfectionProvides a steady source of chlorine when used in a compatible dispenser.
- Small tablet formatHalf-ounce tablets are designed for use in floaters, feeders, and skimmers.
- Stabilized chlorineContains 90% available stabilized chlorine.
- Clear starting doseStart with 16 tablets per 10,000 gallons and adjust to maintain the stated chlorine level.
- Routine water careGLB recommends weekly shock treatment for best results.
- Identifiable GLB productPart number 71239A identifies this 5 lb product.
Product Details
| Product Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Brand | GLB™ |
| Product Name | Small 1-Inch Chlorine Tablets |
| Size | 5 lb |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 71239A |
| UPC | 785336712390 |
| For Use In | Swimming pools |
| Product Type | Sanitizer |
| Form | Tablet |
| Active Ingredient | Trichloro-s-triazinetrione (TCCA), 99% |
| Available Chlorine | 90% available stabilized chlorine |
| Dosage | Start with 16 tablets per 10,000 gallons; add as needed to maintain 1–4 ppm free chlorine |
| Stabilized (CYA) | Yes |
| Compatible With | Floaters, feeders, and skimmers |
| Not For | Biguanide (PHMB) pools |
| Storage | Store cool and dry; keep away from other chemicals |
| Shipping Weight | About 5.5 lb |
How to Use
- Test the pool water: Use a suitable test kit to check the free-chlorine level before adjusting tablet use.
- Load the dispenser: Place tablets in a compatible floater, feeder, or skimmer according to its directions.
- Start with the stated dose: Begin with 16 tablets per 10,000 gallons of pool water.
- Adjust as needed: Add tablets as needed to maintain 1–4 ppm free chlorine, following the container label.
- Test regularly: Check the water frequently and adjust use based on the test results and label directions.
- Shock treat weekly: For best results, GLB recommends shock treating pool water every week.
Important Compatibility and Safety Notes
Compatibility and Use
For swimming pools. Use in floaters, feeders, and skimmers. Not for biguanide (PHMB) pools. Compatibility with saltwater chlorine generators and specific pool surfaces is not specified.
Safety First
This is a chlorinating oxidizer. Never mix it with other chemicals, especially other chlorine products. Keep the tablets dry and store them in a cool, dry place away from other chemicals. Use only in a floater, feeder, or skimmer as directed; do not add tablets directly to the pool. Keep out of reach of children and pets, and always read and follow the full label directions and precautions on your container.
Why Choose GLB Small 1-Inch Chlorine Tablets?
GLB 1-inch tablets provide continuous pool disinfection in a small, half-ounce format for floaters, feeders, and skimmers. The stated starting dose and free-chlorine range give pool owners a clear basis for routine testing and adjustment.
Ideal For
- Pool owners whose dispensing equipment accepts 1-inch tablets
- Pools using a floater, feeder, or skimmer for tablet dispensing
- Routine pool disinfection with stabilized chlorine
- Pool owners who test free chlorine and adjust dosing as needed
- Shoppers looking for GLB part 71239A
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many GLB Small 1-Inch Chlorine Tablets should I use per 10,000 gallons?
Start with 16 tablets per 10,000 gallons of pool water, then add as needed to maintain 1–4 ppm free chlorine; follow your container label.
What free-chlorine level should I maintain with these tablets?
The stated target is 1–4 ppm free chlorine, maintained by testing the water and adjusting tablet use.
Where can I use GLB Small 1-Inch Chlorine Tablets?
Use the tablets in a floater, feeder, or skimmer as directed.
Can I put these chlorine tablets directly into the pool?
No; use them in a floater, feeder, or skimmer, and do not add them directly to the pool.
How much available chlorine do the tablets contain?
GLB states that the tablets contain 90% available stabilized chlorine.
Are GLB Small 1-Inch Chlorine Tablets slow dissolving?
The dissolving rate is not specified.
How often should I shock treat my pool?
GLB recommends shock treating pool water every week for best results.
Are these tablets compatible with saltwater chlorine generators or specific pool surfaces?
Compatibility with saltwater chlorine generators and specific pool surfaces is not specified.
How many starting doses are in the 5 lb GLB Small 1-Inch Chlorine Tablets bottle?
At 16 half-ounce tablets per 10,000 gallons, a 5 lb bottle contains approximately 10 starting doses for a 10,000-gallon pool; additional tablets may be needed to maintain the chlorine level.