I have been storing my muriatic acid outside throughout the summer and fall but now that winter is hitting I just had a question whether it can stay outside. I'm talking about a Canadian winter with temps well below sub freezing. Will muriatic acid free?
Storing muriatic acid outside in winter
- Thread starter Krulligo
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 62,651
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
“The freezing point of Muriatic Acid (31.45% Hydrochloric Acid) is -46C (-50.8F)
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Leaving it out is ok, leaking, not so much.
How about chlorine. I have been keeping my chlorine in my shed. I have some left to run my hot tub through the winter but should I keep it indoors?
- May 3, 2014
- 62,651
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Bleach is another issue.
For example, bleach with 10% Sodium Hypochlorite will begin to freeze at a temperature of 7 degrees F. A product with 5% Sodium Hypochlorite will begin to solidify at a temperature of 20 degrees F.
For example, bleach with 10% Sodium Hypochlorite will begin to freeze at a temperature of 7 degrees F. A product with 5% Sodium Hypochlorite will begin to solidify at a temperature of 20 degrees F.
- Jul 4, 2012
- 801
- Pool Size
- 21000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Looks like this is well covered so I'll just add that I believe I purchased my MA 6 years ago and it has been outside since. I've needed to add acid maybe 3 times in 5 years so barely use it.
And speaking of leaking... I thought I'd never empty that bottle until I accidentally hit it with one of those double bladed weeders when clearing some brush a few weeks ago. Yikes!
I keep any leftover FC in the basement. I want to say it is usually about half strength when I use it on spring opening.
And speaking of leaking... I thought I'd never empty that bottle until I accidentally hit it with one of those double bladed weeders when clearing some brush a few weeks ago. Yikes!
I keep any leftover FC in the basement. I want to say it is usually about half strength when I use it on spring opening.
Ok I will bring the chlorine inside then. My containers have vented caps. Are there any issues with the vented gasses for health concerns? Are they flammable?
- May 3, 2014
- 62,651
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Bleach is normally stored in indoor laundry rooms. There is no risk in storing liquid chlorine inside.