Why it matters
The Swimline 87501 In-Line Chlorinator is an in-line chlorine feeder that dissolves trichlor tablets at a rate set by its dial; its listing gives a 4.2 Lbs capacity.
Install it after the filter and any heater so concentrated chlorine doesn't pass through equipment it can corrode. Tablets add stabilizer (CYA), so test it through the season.
The listing gives swimline above ground in-line feeder in the box.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Tablet-chlorinated pools
Look elsewhere if
- Salt pools
- Placing ahead of a heater
Pros and cons
Pros
- 4.2 Lbs capacity
Cons
- Install after the heater
- Tablets raise CYA over time
Limitations to weigh
- Specifications are the maker's or seller's own; check fit against your equipment's manual and part numbers.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Item form | Tablet | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | 87501 | Retailer |
| Pool type | Above Ground | Retailer |
| Capacity | 4.2 Lbs | Retailer |
| Fits | large or small slow dissolving tablets | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A sensible in-line chlorinator for tablet-chlorinated pools.
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