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[16HD117]

Wow! Hard to read, scary. Glad for the outcome, but you sure can scare your friends. When you find out what really caused this please let us know. Until then, rest and heal up.  Dave

Well I found out what I did wrong.

1.  I was a dumb a** for not reading labels. 
2.  I was a dumb a** for not wearing safety goggles. 

3.  I found out that Chlor-Brite is a Sodium Di-chloro shock and that Power Powder Pro is a Calcium Hypochlorite shock.   
   
NEVER MIX THESE TWO CHEMICALS TOGETHER AND DISOLVE WITH HOT WATER!

[Twolanerider]

Well I found out what I did wrong.

1.  I was a dumb a** for not reading labels. 
2.  I was a dumb a** for not wearing safety goggles. 

3.  I found out that Chlor-Brite is a Sodium Di-chloro shock and that Power Powder Pro is a Calcium Hypochlorite shock.   
   
NEVER MIX THESE TWO CHEMICALS TOGETHER AND DISOLVE WITH HOT WATER!

Forgot the most important part Tommy.  Dumb a** still up and telling the story .

[Fired00d]

Forgot the most important part Tommy.  Dumb a** still up and telling the story .

True dat. I've got quite a few of those.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Hugh Janis]

What a terifying event Tommy.  Chlorine gas was used quite effectively in WW1 because, as you found out, it's heavier than air and filled the trenches to kill the enemy quickly.  Also as you found out, dissolving chemicals into water is exothermic (gives off heat).  That's why all fledgling chemists (professional AND amateur) are taught to NEVER add water to any chemical but to add the chemical to water instead.  Thanks for the lesson and I'm glad you're OK!  Mind if I stop by for a swim?

[Sean M Cary]

Well I found out what I did wrong.

1.  I was a dumb a** for not reading labels. 
2.  I was a dumb a** for not wearing safety goggles. 

3.  I found out that Chlor-Brite is a Sodium Di-chloro shock and that Power Powder Pro is a Calcium Hypochlorite shock.   
   
NEVER MIX THESE TWO CHEMICALS TOGETHER AND DISOLVE WITH HOT WATER!

sorry....you know I love ya man...but this is way too appropriate

glad your OK

[16HD117]

sorry....you know I love ya man...but this is way too appropriate

glad your OK

IT IS VERY APPROPRIATE! 
 

Maybe I could sell my story to the Jackass producers!
 

[WFP]

Glad you are OK!

I had a similar but FAR less dangerous episode.

Had a new spa back in 1994....never had one before.  Went to go into the laundry room where the chemicals were kept. It was a cold day in winter and I decided to save some time with the chemicals by pre-mixing the shock and one of the other chemicals (I think a "clear" agent)  We were only talking 8 oz of each but Poof!  Chlorine gas cloud in my face.

I can only imagine what a 1-3 gallon mix did!

/Bill

[rottenroger]

Glad that you will be OK Tommy. Had something simliar happen to a friend many years ago. He was opening
a 5 gallon bucket of pool chemicals and there was a little water on the lid. When he tipped the lid up no
more than a few table spoons of water fell into the bucket. He had severe burns to face hands and eyes.
Having a back ground working with chemicals and training as a ERT member and for every ones benefit.
If you are exposed to chemicals flush the exposed area with cold water for a least 15 minutes. Get
out of any exposed clothing ASAP and continue flush. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
When mixing chemicals with water, always pour the chemicals slowly into the water never the reverse.
Prior to handling the chemicals put on your protective gear (safety glasses , face shield, gloves, acid
apron). Don't mean to sound preachy just want you all safe.

[porthole]

Didn't here about this until we were in MV - Tommy you are one lucky sum bitch!

I opened up a bucket of chlorine tabs for our pool many years ago. There must have been moisture in the bucket.

Popped the lid and got a fateful of the cloud.

Like you I was home alone. Dropped to the ground - couldn't breathe - real scary for a while. Couldn't even get up and go in the house.

Hopefully you will not have any lingering effects.

[miker]

I just read about this Tommy...Glad you are ok. And you survived Judy as a bonus.

You'll love the salt system...really.

I am unlucky enough to work around all sorts of nasty chemicals and chlorine in any form is just waiting for something to react with.
Always be aware of your PPE (personal protection equipment) like when riding.

Eye protection is paramount.

[ice6900]

I just read your story, about half way through reading i was hoping to find it was a joke and was lookin forward to the punch line. Any ways glad you survived and recovering ok.

i also had a chemical reaction a couple of months ago, i was changing the chemicals in the jacuzzi, i was emptying a little PH- from the almost empty plastic bottle into a new container of PH- but as i did so the chemical started to bubble up violently, this had never happened before. The mixed chemical also got very hot so i let it cool down and put it to one side and used a completely different bottle of PH-
Later i found out that the new bottle actually had PH+ in it, incorrectly labelled by the supplier!  DOH!!

[miker]

Never mix old and new chemicals, ever.

Mixing things is best left to pros and bartenders...

[Sean M Cary]

I am unlucky enough to work around all sorts of nasty chemicals and chlorine in any form is just waiting for something to react with.

man, that explains a lot

[16HD117]

man, that explains a lot

Does that mean I'm going to end up like Miker???
 

[Sean M Cary]

Does that mean I'm going to end up like Miker???
 

I'll say a prayer...

Are you attracted to your cousins?  If so, it may be too late.