My roommate's dog likes to swim in my pool...?

Question

A LOT ....

And I seem to add chlorine more regularly that in the past. A sales person at my pool supply store said that dog hair is a big factor in chlorine absorbtion - one dog is equal to 15 people swimming. My roommate doesn't believe me and refuses to contribute toward the additonal costs of pool chemicals.

Does anyone know where I can find some info on this topic?

Thanks.

Answer 1

One dog in the pool is actually equal to FIFTY humans swimming in the pool. Obviously it depends on the size of the dog. A larger dog would definitely effect the chemical use in the pool.

Answer 2

Dog hair does not absorb chlorine any worse than any other animal hair. What you are experiencing is a sanitation load being given an extra work out. The "pollutants" that a dog brings in can put a strain on the chlorine demand. If your roommate won't spring for extra chemicals then tell him to keep his dog out. If he doesn't then fence it or cover it. There's only a few ways to keep a dog out of a pool and short of fencing nothing will work.

Answer 3

Get a $10 kiddie pool from the Megalo-mart store for the dog. He is bringing dirt and other contaminants into the pool that the filtration and chemicals cannot keep up with. Have the pooch use his pool, and cover the big pool. Some fun toys that he can use in the pool will help him understand that the little pool is his, the big one is not. Dump the water every few days and refill.

Answer 4

I would ask the salesperson that told you this where you can get info in print to show your roommate. I might also look up info on how much chlorine a dog's skin can tolerate-it might be harming the dog so she needs to find a way to keep him out.

Answer 5

Don't allow a dog in the pool. Get a pool cover.

If this continues I'd either kick your roommate out or move.

Answer 6

I've never heard that before. I know that dog hair can clog your filter, but other than having to clean my filter more often, I never noticed any change in the amount of chemicals I had to use with my dogs using the pool.

Answer 7

go to pool chlorine.com and see if this site will answer your problems..im sorry dear but i dont believe what the pool person told you.. my cuz builds pools and well i asked him..h stated hes never heard of that either..so please let me know what you find out.. my biggest worry with the dog in the pool?? DONT DRINK ANY OR GET IT IN YOUR MOUTH!! HE MIGHT OF PEED IN IT!!YUKKKK!!!
hahhaha but tell your roomamte as well if he uses the pool it no more than fair that he helps pay for the upkep and this includes the chlorine

Answer 8

http://www.lesliespool.com/custcare/customercaremain.jsp?cid=32&faqcid=80

take your roommate to meet that sales person