Pool Water Chemistry
What Is Total Chlorine?
Total chlorine is the measured sum of free chlorine and combined chlorine in a water sample.
Understanding the Concept
Two samples can have the same total chlorine but different free chlorine readings. Total chlorine alone does not show how much is free.
Common Misunderstanding
A total chlorine reading is not interchangeable with a free chlorine reading.
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