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Are they actually stocking the tubs?I know the local BJ's has an area when in season for pool supplies and they don't seem to move too much stuff. I see 50 lb tubs of Trichlor sitting there every month, a few less than the previous month... There are places to buy bulk supplies - dichlor from Leslies in 2, 8, 25 ... is cheap but it is also less active ingredients, I buy dichlor from Doc - 5 lbs for $30 and it lasts almost a year. I looked at BJ's for baking soda and it was actually cheaper to buy a local store brand than it was Arm & Hammer at BJ's.I guess it could be lucrative but I would also think they would stock the more commercial brands (HTH) and not things like Sea Klear or other spaecialty items.
Someone posted a while back about Sam's club selling dichlor- IIRC it was a #75 pail for around $100.
QuoteAre they actually stocking the tubs?I know the local BJ's has an area when in season for pool supplies and they don't seem to move too much stuff. I see 50 lb tubs of Trichlor sitting there every month, a few less than the previous month... There are places to buy bulk supplies - dichlor from Leslies in 2, 8, 25 ... is cheap but it is also less active ingredients, I buy dichlor from Doc - 5 lbs for $30 and it lasts almost a year. I looked at BJ's for baking soda and it was actually cheaper to buy a local store brand than it was Arm & Hammer at BJ's.I guess it could be lucrative but I would also think they would stock the more commercial brands (HTH) and not things like Sea Klear or other spaecialty items.Your fortunate you have some choices. Here in Ontario it's Costco or Costco. And if Costco doesn't stock pool supplies your off to the dealer. I'm paying $45Cn for 2 kg of lithium hypochlorite plus 14% tax!! OUCH!! Come on Costco, rescue me.
Do you use Lithium Hypochlorite? That's what my local spa dealer suggests for spas. For some reason, it seems more popular in Canada. Most people here have had better luck with dichlor.