answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

How do you know that it is too high? If you are using a home test kit it will show the total chlorine, which includes free chlorine and combined chlorine. Only free chlorine can sanitize the pool. Combined chlorine is broken apart by "shocking" the pool with 1L liquid chlorine per 10000L of water in the pool. (For most pools 10L is fine if you're unsure of the pool volume.) Chlorine will disipate on its own anyways. Sidenote: Are you using a lot of chlorine pucks? They contain stabilizer, which is used to keep the chlorine from burning off in the sun too quickly. If it is overused the chlorine will burn off too slowly.

Are you getting readings above 10.0 ppm of chlorine? What is too high? Do you smell the chlorine? Then there's not enough chlorine. Simple as that.

K

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Test the water to make sure that it is in fact too high ( 8.0 or above). You will need muriatic acid to reduce the levels to the desired readings of 7.4 to 7.8 ppm. Frequent testing will tell you that you are getting to the right levels.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

Add more chlorine! This is normal pool maintenance since chlorine gets consumed. If the chlorine is low you need to add more.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Anonymous

Lvl 1
3y ago

I have 16x36 inground pool Temp 85-87 I put 1/2 gallon at night but it doesn’t show in the morning what amount should I use?

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What do you do when your pool has too much chlorine and the pH is still at the correct level?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

I have turned the chlorine generator down to about 40 yet the chlorine level still read 4400?

You may need to go to a much lower setting or turn it off for a brief period.


How much salt do you use on a 25000 gallon pool that you just filled with water?

You'll need about 240 pounds to start, to get chlorine level to correct amount


Can you put too much shock in your pool?

Shocking should be done in order to kill the chloramines. It depends on your chlorine level. For residential pools it should be 1.5-2.5ppm. For commercial, chlorine should be 3.5-4.5ppm. If you have just shocked, don't go in the water. The chlorine is probably 10-12ppm and will cause itching and burning. Wait until the level drops to a safe level, as stated above.


How do you know if there is too much chlorine in a pool?

Use a test strip or test kit. They will tell you your chlorine level. You want it between a 1 and a 3.


Is the salt or chlorine more abrasive for your skin?

Chlorine is more abrasive for your skin. Salt is much more natural and better for you. But if you have a salt system in your pool, you are still producing chlorine.


How do you convert a Bacqucil pool to chlorine?

It,s easy. Just Shock your pool with a chlorine shock and then make sure the chlorine level is where you need it to be. It, more involved if you go from Chlorine to Bacqucil. but why would you want to Bacqucil is so much nicer and easier.


How much chlorine is used in a swimming pool?

Chlorine level should stay between 1.0 and 3.0 parts per million (ppm) to maintain a healthy pool.


How much 1 percent chlorine would it take to raise the level to 1?

This will depend on the size of the holder.


How much liquid chlorine do you need to use for a abouve ground pool 18x42 or 5700?

Chlorine level in an 18' above ground pool should be between 2 and 4.


What could cause chlorine levels to rise in a pool?

Don't do anything. Chlorine goes away on its own, which is why you must monitor it and keep it at the correct level. If you have too much, wait a few days. If it is hotter than normal out, the chlorine will go away faster than normal.


Why do you need to test the water in a swimming pool?

first you must test for ph with a ph testing kit, then if the water is a good ph level, add 2L chlorine for every 100L, then wait for 2 days, then get in the pool and it should be fine! ;) my number's: 0473897234


Does chlorine in pools make you sleepy?

Not at the recommended level. If to much is used you may feel sleepy. Chlorine is very dangerous it leaves the water as chlorine gas which can kill you in high enough doses. Always ensure proper ventilation with indoor pools.