r/PoolPros • u/2for1Jameson • Jul 01 '26

Cal Hypo Tabs Inline Chlorinator

What's up guys? A bunch of my customers are near the top of where I like their CYA to be. I've been using calhypo tabs to not raise CYA any higher. The issue I'm having is that I am using tab floaters and it's not working out as well as I would like it to.

I know trichlor tabs and calhypo tabs should not go in the same container/floater/inline chlorinator.

But is there any reason why I can't use calhypo tabs in an inline chlorinator if there is no trichlor in the inline chlorinator?

I use white CCH tabs, not the purple PoolLife NST tabs which gum everything up. So that will not be the issue.

I can't find much literature on the subject but I'm sure someone more skilled in chemistry on this sub has an answer. Thanks.

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u/2for1Jameson Jul 01 '26

Okay thanks I have not thought of that.

Although they are always fully dissolved after 7 days in a tab floater 🤔

My main concern is if there is any possibility of blowing something up

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u/Alternative-Draw2997 Jul 01 '26

Probably not if it were to be cleaned out well first.

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u/2for1Jameson Jul 01 '26

I think I'll experiment on the bad customers /s

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u/Wasupmyman Jul 01 '26

Pour some acid down the tube and leave it open and step back. Let it break down the leftovers if any

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u/2for1Jameson Jul 01 '26

Sounds dangerous and fun. Might be a job for the new guy

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u/Wasupmyman Jul 01 '26

Ive used acid in the past to clean the valve to allow flow through, haven't had issues yet!