HTH Floater+ Chlorine Pool Cleaner 1.6kg

The HTH Floater+ Chlorine Pool Cleaner 1.6kg is an all-in-one automatic pool sanitiser designed for pools ranging from 30,000 to 70,000 litres. This multi-action floater contains a stabilised chlorine formula combined with a clarifier and algaecide, engineered to provide a steady, controlled release of chemicals over a period of four weeks to ensure consistent water hygiene.

Product Specifications and Features

• • 3-in-1 Multi-Action Formula: Integrates sanitiser, clarifier and algaecide into a single unit, eliminating the need for separate chemical applications and reducing overall maintenance time.
• • Monthly Maintenance Cycle: Designed to last for approximately four weeks, providing a convenient, long-term solution for maintaining safe swimmer conditions without the necessity of daily chemical dosing.
• • Adjustable Output Vents: Features a twistable base with multiple settings, allowing the user to calibrate the chlorine release specifically for the pool's volume and swimmer load requirements.
• • Built-in Chlorine Stabiliser: Contains cyanuric acid to protect chlorine from UV degradation, ensuring the sanitising agent remains active and effective even under the intense South African sun.
• • Algae Prevention Technology: Formulated with an active algaecide that inhibits the growth of green, black, and mustard algae, keeping pool surfaces clean and reducing the need for scrubbing.
• • Flocculating Clarifier: Includes a clarifying agent that clumps fine suspended particles together, enabling the pool filter to trap them more effectively for sparkling, diamond-clear water results.

Ideal Use Cases

• • Standard Family Swimming Pools: The primary sanitising solution for inground and large above-ground pools, ensuring a reliable baseline of hygiene for regular household use.
• • Holiday Maintenance: A critical tool for maintaining pool chemistry during absences, preventing the water from turning green while the homeowner is away on holiday or business.
• • Low-Intervention Care: Specifically suited for busy individuals who require a "set-and-forget" pool system that minimises the handling of granulated or liquid chemicals.
• • High-Sun Exposure Areas: Engineered for coastal and inland South African climates where high temperatures and UV levels typically deplete unprotected chlorine levels within hours.

Safety and Storage Precautions

• • Avoid Direct Contact: Do not attempt to open the plastic housing or touch the internal tablets; always handle the unit by the outer casing and wash hands thoroughly.
• • Keep Out of Reach: Ensure the floater is not accessible to children or pets; it should never be used as a pool toy due to the risk of chemical burns or ingestion.
• • Responsible Disposal: When the unit tips onto its side (indicating it is exhausted), remove it from the water and dispose of the plastic container according to local recycling guidelines.
• • Ventilated Storage: Store unopened spare units in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from acids, flammable materials, or other household chemicals to avoid dangerous reactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• • How can I tell when the floater is empty? The HTH Floater+ is weighted to tilt and float on its side once the internal chemical tablets have dissolved, indicating a replacement is needed.
• • Is a pool shock treatment still required? Yes, it is recommended to shock the pool fortnightly or after heavy rain to assist the floater in maintaining optimal water clarity.
• • Will this damage my pool lining? No, the floating dispenser ensures chemicals are pre-diluted before reaching surfaces, making it safe for fibreglass, vinyl, and marbelite pools.

Clever Hack: The "String-Tether" Circulation Trick

• • To prevent your HTH Floater+ from getting stuck in a corner or hovering only over the steps, use a piece of nylon string to tether it near the pool return jet. The constant flow of water from the outlet will distribute the released chlorine and algaecide more evenly across the entire pool, effectively eliminating "dead spots" where algae tend to thrive during a heatwave!