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Add Chemical

The Add Chemical form logs any chemical addition to the pool. It automatically adjusts the measurement unit based on the chemical selected, and subtracts from your existing inventory if stock is available. A chemical doesn't need to be in your inventory to be logged — if no inventory exists for it, the entry is still recorded in History.

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Logging and Editing​

Every entry submitted through this form is automatically saved to the History tab, where you can review it alongside all other pool activity. Entries can be edited at any time after submitting.

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Editing an existing chemical entry does not update your inventory. If you modify the amount on a past entry, FlowBeacon will not subtract the difference or return stock — the inventory adjustment only happens at the time of the original submission. If you added a chemical but it wasn't enough to bring the pool back into balance, the correct approach is to log a new chemical addition rather than editing the existing one.

Additional Fields​

  • Amount Added — How much of the chemical was used
  • Unit — oz, lbs, gal, L, mL, kg, tabs, or bags (auto-selected based on chemical)
  • Current Inventory Level — Shown if the chemical is in your inventory
  • Low Stock Warning — Displayed when stock is running low
  • Out of Stock Warning — Displayed when stock has been depleted

Supported Chemicals​

Chlorine​

  • Cal-Hypo (Granular)
  • Liquid Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite)
  • Dichlor (Granular)

pH Adjustment​

  • Muriatic Acid (pH Down)
  • Sodium Carbonate (pH Up / Soda Ash)
  • Sodium Bicarbonate (Alkalinity Up)
  • Dry Acid (Sodium Bisulfate)

Algaecide​

  • Quaternary Ammonia Algaecide
  • Polyquat Algaecide 60
  • Copper-Based Algaecide
  • Black Algae Killer

Stabilizer​

  • Cyanuric Acid (Granular)
  • Instant Pool Water Conditioner (Liquid)

Salt & Minerals​

  • Pool Salt (NaCl)
  • Mineral System Salts
  • Borates

Calcium & Hardness​

  • Calcium Chloride (Hardness Up)
  • Scale Inhibitor

Clarifiers & Other​

  • Clarifier (Polymer)
  • Flocculent
  • Metal Sequestrant
  • Enzyme Treatment
  • Phosphate Remover
  • Defoamer