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Chlorination dose calculator

Estimate the quantity of product to dose a known water volume to a target free-chlorine concentration. A planning aid only — the real dose, contact time and neutralisation belong in a competent person's method statement.

Safety — read first

Shock chlorination is hazardous. Never mix chlorine with acids or other chemicals. Carry it out only under a COSHH assessment and method statement by a competent person. The system must be neutralised and flushed before being returned to use. These figures are illustrative and do not set your dose or contact time.

litres
In mg/l, which is the same as ppm.
mg/l
Read it off the product label or safety data sheet.
%

A planning aid, not a substitute for a competent, site-specific method statement. Source:HSE — HSG274.