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Flippin' Frog® XL Chlorine Cartridge | 5,000-10,000 gal

By FROG
SKU: 01-12-8406
$40.95

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Description

The Flippin' Frog® Pool System is a complete, two-cartridge water care system designed specifically for small backyard pools holding 2,000 to 5,000 gallons — typically 12 to 18 foot above-ground pools. Instead of measuring chlorine granules, dropping tablets in a floater, or hauling buckets of chemicals, you simply snap two pre-filled cartridges together inside the floating dispenser, drop it in the pool, and let it work. When the chlorine cartridge runs out, the floater tips over — that's your signal to replace it.

If you've been managing a small pool with traditional chlorine tabs, the Flippin' Frog system is a fundamentally simpler approach. Pre-filled chlorine in a sealed cartridge releases at a controlled rate that you set with a dial — no overdosing, no underdosing, no daily fussing. The green mineral cartridge that pairs with it reduces the chlorine demand significantly, so the chlorine you do use goes much further. Together the two cartridges sanitize the water two ways: minerals as a first line of defense, plus a low, steady level of chlorine. The result is what FROG calls Fresh Mineral Water® — clean water that feels softer, doesn't smell strongly of chlorine, and is much gentler on swimwear.

For backyard pool owners who'd rather spend time in the water than testing and dosing chemicals daily, this system effectively eliminates the worst part of pool ownership. Set the dial once, drop it in, test water occasionally, and replace the blue chlorine cartridge every 3–4 weeks. That's the routine.

Why Mineral + Chlorine Beats Chlorine Alone: A pure-chlorine pool program needs to maintain enough free chlorine to do all the sanitizing work itself — and that level is high enough to cause the strong chemical smell, bleached swimsuits, and irritated skin that most pool owners associate with "pool chemicals." Adding minerals to the equation means chlorine has help. The minerals destroy bacteria in their own right, so the chlorine level can run lower and still keep the water clean. Less chlorine, less smell, less irritation, and water that feels noticeably better against your skin.

Brand

FROG®

What's in the Box
  • 1 x Flippin' Frog Floating Dispenser — the housing that holds both cartridges and floats in your pool
  • 1 x Mineral Cartridge (green) — lasts the full pool season
  • 1 x Chlorine Cartridge (blue) — lasts 3–4 weeks
  • 1 x Cord and Tether — for attaching the dispenser to your pool ladder or skimmer

Note: This is the complete starter system. When the chlorine cartridge runs out, you only need to replace the blue chlorine cartridge — sold separately as the Flippin' Frog Replacement Chlorine Cartridge. The green mineral cartridge will keep working for the whole season before it needs to be replaced.

Key Features
  • Built for small backyard pools — sized for 2,000 to 5,000 gallon pools, typically 12–18 foot above-ground pools.
  • Two-way sanitizing — minerals kill bacteria one way, chlorine kills it another. Together they need much less chlorine than chlorine alone.
  • Lower chlorine use — minerals share the sanitizing load, allowing the chlorine cartridge to run at a low, steady level.
  • Self-regulating release — adjustable dial sets the chlorine output rate; no daily measuring or dosing required.
  • Built-in flip indicator — the dispenser tips over when the chlorine cartridge is empty, giving you a clear visual cue.
  • Chlorine cartridge lasts 3–4 weeks — far fewer reordering trips than tossing tabs every couple of days.
  • Mineral cartridge lasts a full season — drop it in once and forget it until next year.
  • Tether included — attaches to your pool ladder so the dispenser doesn't drift into the skimmer.
  • Removable during pool use — pull the floater out while swimmers are in the pool, return it after.
How It Works

The Two Cartridges

The system has two pre-filled cartridges that snap together inside the floating dispenser. The green mineral cartridge releases FROG®'s patented mineral formula into the water — minerals that destroy bacteria on their own and reduce the chlorine your pool needs to stay clean. The blue chlorine cartridge holds pre-filled stabilized chlorine that releases at the rate you set with the adjustable dial. As water circulates through the dispenser, both cartridges go to work continuously.

Why It's Easier Than Tabs

A traditional chlorine tab floater has one problem: tabs dissolve at the rate they dissolve. You can't really speed them up or slow them down, and you have to keep adding new tabs as old ones disappear. The Flippin' Frog has an adjustable output dial on the chlorine cartridge — turn it up for hot weather or heavy use, turn it down for cooler weather or lighter use. The setting holds steady for the full 3–4 weeks of the cartridge's life. Set it and forget it.

The Flip Indicator

The cartridges and the dispenser are designed so that as the chlorine cartridge depletes, the floater becomes unbalanced and physically tips over in the water. When you see it flip — usually visible from across the pool deck — that's your signal that the blue cartridge is empty and needs replacing. Pull the floater out, twist the blue cartridge off the green one, snap on a fresh blue cartridge, and drop the whole thing back in the pool.

Pro Tip: Tether It— Always use the included tether to attach the dispenser to your pool ladder, ladder steps, or another fixed point. Without the tether, the floater can drift into your skimmer, where it'll get pulled out of position and stop circulating properly. The tether also makes it much easier to find and pull out before swimmers get in the pool.

Directions for Use
  1. Balance your pool water first. Target pH between 7.2 and 7.8, with Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness in their normal ranges.
  2. Align the arrows on the green mineral cartridge and the blue chlorine cartridge.
  3. Push the cartridges together and rotate to connect until they lock into the Flippin' Frog dispenser.
  4. Find your initial setting from the chart on the chlorine cartridge — based on pool gallons, water temperature, and bather load.
  5. Lock in the dial setting and place the dispenser in the pool.
  6. Attach the cord and tether to your pool ladder or another fixed point so the dispenser doesn't drift into the skimmer.
  7. Maintain 0.5 to 1.0 ppm free chlorine. Test daily with Frog Test Strips for the first week or two, and adjust the dial setting if your reading is consistently too high or too low.
  8. Remove the dispenser when swimmers are in the pool — return it to the water afterward.
  9. When the system flips, replace the blue chlorine cartridge. Rotate to align the arrows, pull the blue cartridge off the green one, snap in a fresh blue cartridge, and put the dispenser back in the pool.
  10. Replace the green mineral cartridge at the end of the pool season (or whenever you drain and refill).

Pro Tip: Follow the Label First— Always follow the safety instructions on the Flippin' Frog packaging and your pool's manual — they take precedence over any general guidance. Concentrated chlorine should never be mixed with other pool chemicals, and the cartridge should always be handled with dry hands.

Specifications
  • Product: Flippin' Frog® Pool System
  • Brand: FROG®
  • SKU: [Please confirm from Shopify backend]
  • System type: Two-cartridge floating dispenser, complete starter kit
  • Kit contents: Floating dispenser, mineral cartridge (green), chlorine cartridge (blue), cord and tether
  • Pool size range: 2,000 to 5,000 gallons (typically 12–18 foot above-ground pools)
  • Sanitizer technology: Two-way (FROG® minerals + stabilized chlorine)
  • Active chlorine ingredient: Trichloroisocyanuric acid (Trichlor) — stabilized for UV protection
  • Target free chlorine level: 0.5–1.0 ppm
  • Chlorine cartridge life: Approximately 3–4 weeks (varies with use)
  • Mineral cartridge life: Full pool season
  • Adjustable dial: Yes (on chlorine cartridge)
  • Replacement indicator: Dispenser flips over when chlorine cartridge is empty
  • Removable during pool use: Yes
  • Not for use in: Hot tubs, swim spas, pools outside the 2,000–5,000 gallon range
  • Shipping: Classified as hazardous material — ships UPS Ground only
Compatibility
  • Above-ground pools 2,000 to 5,000 gallons — typically 12 to 18 foot round pools
  • Small in-ground pools in the same gallon range

Not for use in:

  • Pools larger than 5,000 gallons (use the Flippin' Frog XL Complete Pool Care System instead — built for 5,000–10,000 gallons)
  • Pools smaller than 2,000 gallons (the dosing is too concentrated for that volume)
  • Hot tubs of any kind (use FROG @ease or FROG Serene cartridges instead)
  • Swim spas (use FROG @ease Swim Spa cartridges instead)

Not sure which Flippin' Frog you need? If your pool is in the 2,000–5,000 gallon range, this is the right system. If your pool holds more than 5,000 gallons (typically a larger above-ground pool 24+ feet across, or a smaller in-ground pool), the Flippin' Frog XL Complete Pool Care System is built for that volume. Our team can help confirm the right system for your specific pool — just reach out.

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FROG® Brand FAQs

What makes FROG® different from regular chlorine or bromine?

FROG uses minerals as a first line of defense, which lets it sanitize with a much lower level of chlorine or bromine than traditional systems. Minerals and sanitizer work together to keep water clean two ways at once. The payoff for you is water that feels softer, has little to no chemical smell, and takes far less hands-on maintenance.

What is "Fresh Mineral Water®"?

It's FROG's term for the water its systems create: cleaner, clearer, softer, and easier to maintain. The minerals condition the water and help hold pH steady, while the reduced sanitizer level handles the rest — so you get sparkling water that's gentler on skin, hair, and swimwear than heavily chlorinated water.

Do FROG® cartridges really reduce how much chlorine I use?

Yes. Because the minerals do part of the sanitizing work, FROG® systems need significantly less chlorine or bromine to keep water clean. The @ease line with SmartChlor® Technology, for example, can use a fraction of the chlorine of a conventional hot tub program while still keeping the water properly sanitized.

How do the pre-filled cartridges work?

Each FROG® cartridge comes pre-filled with the right mineral or sanitizer formula — there's nothing to measure or mix. You simply drop or snap the cartridge into its holder or dispenser, set it, and let it do the work as water circulates. When a cartridge is spent, you swap in a fresh one. That's the "no mess, no guess, no stress" approach
FROG® is known for.

Will FROG® products work with my pool, hot tub, or swim spa?

FROG® makes systems for all three, in sizes ranging from small hot tubs to large in-ground pools, so there's almost always a fit. Some products are model-specific (for example, @ease cartridges sized for particular spa brands), so it's worth confirming the right version for your equipment. If you're unsure which FROG® product matches your setup, reach out and we'll help you pin it down.

How often do I replace the cartridges, and do I still need to shock?

Replacement timing depends on the product and your usage — mineral cartridges generally last for months, while sanitizer cartridges are swapped more often (the system's indicator tells you when). You'll still add a periodic shock to keep water freshly oxidized, but typically far less often than a fully manual program requires. Always follow the schedule printed on your specific product's packaging.

About Frog®

For more than 25 years, FROG® has been making pool, hot tub, and swim spa care dramatically simpler — without asking owners to compromise on water quality. Made by King Technology, FROG built its reputation on one patented idea: combine the natural cleaning power of minerals with a low, steady level of sanitizer, so your water stays clean using far less chlorine or bromine than traditional methods.

The result is what FROG calls Fresh Mineral Water® — water that's cleaner because it fights bacteria two ways (minerals plus a low level of sanitizer), clearer because balanced minerals help hold pH steady, and softer because those same minerals condition the water for a gentler feel on your skin. And it's easier, because nearly everything comes in pre-filled, drop-in cartridges. No measuring, no mess, no guesswork.

That convenience-first philosophy runs through the entire FROG lineup — from the SmartChlor®-powered @ease systems for hot tubs and swim spas, to the bromine-based Serene line, to the POOL FROG and Flippin' FROG systems for pools of every size, plus a full range of support chemicals and problem-solvers. Whatever you're sanitizing, there's a FROG product sized for it, and they're all built around the same goal: less time on maintenance, more time enjoying the water.