Pool Mate 3 in Chlorine Tablets 20 lb - AllIn1 Pool Care

Our review of the Pool Mate 3 in Chlorine Tablets looks at whether this allinone tab is the right routine sanitizer for backyard pools. The bottom line: it is best for pool owners who want a single, slowdissolving tab that combines sanitizing, algae control, stain inhibition and scale reduction so they can reduce the number of separate chemicals they need to handle. For regular maintenance in feeders or floaters the tablets provide reliable chlorine content and clear water when used as directed.

Key Features

• Sanitizer: Kills bacteria effectively using 3 in slowdissolving trichloro tabs that deliver steady chlorine residual.
• Allinone formulation: Clarifier, stain inhibitor, algae control, descaler and sunlight protector are combined to reduce the need for multiple separate products.
• High chlorine content: Contains 94.05% TrichloroSTriazinetrione with 84.65% available chlorine for robust sanitizing power.
• Convenient dosing: Recommended at 2 tablets per 10,000 gallons for routine maintenance in automatic feeders or floaters.
• Individual wrapping: Each 8 ounce tab is individually wrapped to help keep tabs intact until use and simplify handling.
• Slow dissolving: 3 in size fits feeders and floaters and dissolves slowly for consistent chlorine delivery.

Who It's For

These 3 in tablets are geared to residential pool owners who run an automatic feeder or use a floater and want a maintenance product that reduces the number of separate chemicals they store and add. People with routine weekly maintenance needs, stabilized pools and pools up to moderate size will find the dosing straightforward.

Those who need a shock product as primary sanitizer, who prefer unstabilized chlorine, or who refuse use of floaters or feeders should look elsewhere; this product is intended for routine use in feeders or floaters and is not a weekly shock replacement.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Multifunction tabs reduce the number of separate chemicals needed for routine care.
• High available chlorine helps control algae and maintain water clarity when paired with regular shock and testing.
• Individually wrapped 8 ounce tablets are easy to handle and fit most feeders or floaters.
• Large 20 lb container provides about 40 tabs, which is convenient for the season.

Cons

• Some customers report occasional tablet breakage or crumbling, so care is needed when stacking in a floater.
• Not a substitute for weekly pool shock; additional maintenance is required based on use and weather.

Specifications

Product form	3 in slowdissolving tablets
Net weight	20 lb container (40 tabs)
Active chemistry	94.05% TrichloroSTriazinetrione (84.65% available chlorine)
Tab weight	8 ounces each, individually wrapped
Recommended dose	2 tablets per 10,000 gallons in feeders or floaters
Water balance guidance	Maintain pH 7.4-7.6 and total alkalinity 80-130 ppm

Our Verdict

The Pool Mate 3 in Chlorine Tablets are a practical choice for pool owners who want a reliable, multifunction maintenance tab to simplify routine care. When used in an automatic feeder or floater and combined with weekly shock and monitoring, they deliver clear water and reduced need for extra products, making the 20 lb container good value for steady maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can these tablets be thrown directly into the pool?
Do not throw tablets directly into the pool; use an automatic feeder or floater per the instructions to avoid surface damage.

How often should I shock my pool?
Shock the pool weekly in addition to routine tablet dosing; factors like sunlight, rainfall and swimmer load can increase chlorine loss.

Will these prevent metal staining and scale?
The allinone formulation includes a stain inhibitor and descaler to help reduce metal staining and scale formation as part of regular maintenance.