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Heavy duty designed adjustable floating thermometer.
Product Description
Holds 1" or 3" chlorine tablets. Has locking cap and adjustable control ring. Style may vary.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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I live in Florida where the sun's UV breaks down and rots anything plastic that remains outdoors 24/7. That particularly includes chlorine floats if you don't have a covered pool. You *might* get 2 years out of a float before the top crumbles and you have to toss it. I spent almost $15.00 (not including tax) on the same type of pool float from a chain pool supply company whose name (I won't say it) implies frugality - NOT! This float, even with shipping, is a steal. It's well made and durable, and large enough to hold 5 standard sized chlorine tabs. The top stays locked. The adjustable "vent" at the bottom to regulate "flow" against the tabs is easy to open and close and actually stays put where you set it. Given that I'll probably have to replace it in a year (2 if I'm lucky), this product is a winner. I'm going to buy a spare just to have on hand.
Addendum I - 4/6/2010 - Coming up on a year of 24/7/365 use on this guy and it's still in great shape. A small amount of sun/UV degradation (mainly color fading), but holding up well. Sometimes, I love being proven wrong ("I'll probably have to replace it in a year").
Addendum II - 10/27/2010 - After two long, blistering hot Florida summers (it was 90 here yesterday), the sun has finally bleached the plastic to the point the lid is beginning to crack. With a little strategic duct tape I'll keep this one going till the Spring before breaking out the spare. Can TRULY say I got my money's worth from this dispenser.
Addendum III (and now I'll shut up) - 2/28/2011. Freezing temperatures (yes, it gets really cold in Florida) this winter and blistering UV finally cracked the top on this floater (the body remained fully intact) to where it won't lock tightly. Spring has sprung here, and the pool is a toasty 72 degrees for swimming; so I ordered another one of these today [I procrastinated on buying a spare, it'd been holding up so well]. Again, I got my money's worth *and more* from my original purchase. Accordingly, it will be retired with full military honors (in this case, "Taps" on a kazoo). With the new one, I'm going to try an experiment - spray paint the top white to reflect more of the UV and heat and see if that extends the life. Check back in a few years.
Addendum I - 4/6/2010 - Coming up on a year of 24/7/365 use on this guy and it's still in great shape. A small amount of sun/UV degradation (mainly color fading), but holding up well. Sometimes, I love being proven wrong ("I'll probably have to replace it in a year").
Addendum II - 10/27/2010 - After two long, blistering hot Florida summers (it was 90 here yesterday), the sun has finally bleached the plastic to the point the lid is beginning to crack. With a little strategic duct tape I'll keep this one going till the Spring before breaking out the spare. Can TRULY say I got my money's worth from this dispenser.
Addendum III (and now I'll shut up) - 2/28/2011. Freezing temperatures (yes, it gets really cold in Florida) this winter and blistering UV finally cracked the top on this floater (the body remained fully intact) to where it won't lock tightly. Spring has sprung here, and the pool is a toasty 72 degrees for swimming; so I ordered another one of these today [I procrastinated on buying a spare, it'd been holding up so well]. Again, I got my money's worth *and more* from my original purchase. Accordingly, it will be retired with full military honors (in this case, "Taps" on a kazoo). With the new one, I'm going to try an experiment - spray paint the top white to reflect more of the UV and heat and see if that extends the life. Check back in a few years.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this dispenser for my pool. It works great. The quality of the unit is good. The lid is a little difficult to get on and off. Other than that, it is great.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Very inexpensive compared to the ones sold at our local pool supply store and serves the purpose. Made of plastic, so living in Southern California, I will expect to replace them in a year or two.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Piece of Junk
It lasted 3 months. the locking mechanism was cheap (would not stay closed. And the plastic was so thin, it cracked from a one foot drop. you get what you pay for.
Published 5 days ago by Jack
Hydro Tools 8725 Adjustable Floating Pool Dispenser
This dispenser works very well. Since I have put it in my pool I have had no problems with the chlorine level dropping to low. Read more
Published 25 days ago by nmcken
NOT FOR SPAS!
looks like a good product, very good pricing, specially with shipping included. but dont buy these for a spa, i thought it could work for both spa and pool, way too big for spas,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by anika
Floating Pool Dispenser
I must admit after receiving the package (which was very quick), I was skeptical due to the size of the box. Read more
Published 8 months ago by bhop4
Add 3 Pennies
Along with only 1, 3" tablet I started adding 3 pennies. My pool used to have a horrible algee problem; especially after the seasonal rains began. Read more
Published 9 months ago by R. Schiffer
Recommended
I've had mine for years. Durable, works fine, convenient and easy to use. I've used 1" and 3" tablets with equal success. What more is there to say?
Published 9 months ago by Blackhorse
Perfect pool float
Just what was needed for our small above ground pool. Thanks for not making us go mile and miles to find one.
Published 10 months ago by Flowering Shrub
Floating Pool Dispenser
I got this for my dad, and he said that it is smaller (takes up less space) than his old one, but holds the same amount of chemicals. Read more
Published 11 months ago by LTZ
Good Product for the price
This is the second floater I have bought. They hold up pretty well, the first one lasted through 3 years of continuous use. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Florida
It works!
This is an easy one. This product is simple to use and works well. It was in my pool all Summer long and will be there next year.
Published 17 months ago by S. Barraco
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