Is there a difference between Septic 3" tabs and Pool tabs?

[markm]

Is there a difference? Can I use 3" pool tabs for the septic?

[tremman78]

dont know if there is a difference, but i know many people that use the pool tabs with no problems.

[jerp]

My septic guys says no. Got this off the internet in a "Aerobic septic FAQ"

WARNING: DO NOT use swimming pool chlorine tablets in your disinfection system. The chlorine in these tablets are made from trichlorisocyanuric acid. Swimming pool tablets dissolve more slowly than calcium hypochlorite and do not throughly disinfect the effluent. Additionally, there is a danger of explosion using swimming pool tablets since the tablets will release an explosive gas called nitrogen chloride due to the fact that they are not totally immersed in water at all times while in use. They are not approved by EPA for wastewater effluent disinfection.

[Texas8point]

if you fall in the pool your still alright !!!!!!!

[markm]

My septic guys says no. Got this off the internet in a "Aerobic septic FAQ"

WARNING: DO NOT use swimming pool chlorine tablets in your disinfection system. The chlorine in these tablets are made from trichlorisocyanuric acid. Swimming pool tablets dissolve more slowly than calcium hypochlorite and do not throughly disinfect the effluent. Additionally, there is a danger of explosion using swimming pool tablets since the tablets will release an explosive gas called nitrogen chloride due to the fact that they are not totally immersed in water at all times while in use. They are not approved by EPA for wastewater effluent disinfection.

Thanks Jerp! Will not be risking it that is for sure.

[bowhuntertex]

My FIL has been installing septics for over 40 years and says that pool tablets over a long course of time can cause a lot of damage to your septic system.

[Dale]

Was told by my installer pool tabs are fine but to use the plain "chlorine" tabs not "chlorine plus" ones.

[bowhuntertex]

Was told by my installer pool tabs are fine but to use the plain "chlorine" tabs not "chlorine plus" ones.

I wouldn't believe him. I promise you he is giving you bad info.

[warthog]

Was told by my installer pool tabs are fine but to use the plain "chlorine" tabs not "chlorine plus" ones.

Agree. been using for 13+yrs. Problems,nada.

[BigThicketBoy]

Watching.

[TexHoyt]

The difference between the 2 tablets is the "glue" that binds the chlorine into tablet form. The pool tablets are designed to last longer since there is not the shock load of bacteria like there is in a septic system.
Will the spetic system still function? Yes, but keep in mind that now, the water that is discharged from your aerobic spray system is now loaded with bacteria and the kids may smell a little funny if you let them play in the sprinklers!
Bottom line is, if I had an above ground discharge aerobic system, there is no way I would use pool chlorine in my septic system.
I worked in the water/wastewater for 10 years, and know of the dangers when dealing with sewage.

Not worth the risk in my book!

[Chief Big Toe]

well I have to say my Arobics Guy said to use the Pool kind, and I did for years, But that dang Arobic System was a sorry oiece if you no what, i am in a another House that has the old Septic System, But I am thinking of doing Arobic,,I don't no!!! Could have been the Pool clorine Tablets I was putting in,,,,,,

[Dale Moser]

I use the septic ones, as long as they last......it's not a huge expense.

[Loneaggie]

Pool tabs are stabilized chlorine designed for long term release in an immersed condition.

The big ripoff is that if you need hypochlorite, one of the cheapest ways to get it is bleach. Same exact chemical, different label. Sodium hypochlorite (aka pool shock) is the active ingredient in bleach. You might want to do some research on if you can substitute good ol fashioned plain bleach.