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I assume you are using chlorine for your sanitizer: First, your swimming pool water must "BE IN BALANCE"! ALWAYS! You add chlorine to the pool on a regular basis either manually applying it or through an automatic chlorinator. The chlorine in the pool will begin to sanitize the water by attaching itself (we're talking molecules here) to the bacteria, algae spores, swimmer wastes, etc. Once it does, it still remains in the pool as chlorine according to your test kit, however it has become combined to the pollutant etc. and can do no more sanitizing. It still will show as a chlorine reading on your test kit but.....There are 2 kinds of chlorine you will have. One is combined chlorine (which cannot sanitize any longer( and (free chlorine. Free chlorine is the chlorine that hasn't killed anything yet and is still "free" and available to kill/sanitize. Now, when you have more combined chlorine in your pool than you have free chlorine, you have to separate the combined chlorine from the bacteria, etc that it is attached to. The only way you can do this is to ADD MORE CHLORINE. Or as some dealers say "SHOCK" your pool. A SHOCK DOSAGE IS 2 POUNDS per 10,000 GALLONS, for calcium hypochlorite (powdered shock) or 3 gallons per 10,000 gallons for sodium hypochlorite. THIS MUST BE DONE ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS WHEN SWIMMERS HAVE BEEN IN THE POOL. IN ORDER FOR THE "SHOCK" TO BE EFFECTIVE YOU MUST HAVE THE pH AT 7.4 TO 7.6. If pH is too low, chlorine literally becomes so active it will do it's job and "gas of into the atmosphere" If pH is over 7.6 chlorine will not work. The key to a pool chemical maintenance is: BALANCE THE WATER. TOTAL ALKALINITY is the MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR. It controls pH.
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How to use pool shock effectively for maintaining clean and clear water in your pool?
To use pool shock effectively for maintaining clean and clear water in your pool, follow these steps: Test the water: Use a pool water testing kit to check the chlorine and pH levels in your pool. Calculate the amount of shock needed: Refer to the instructions on the pool shock product for the correct dosage based on your pool size and current water conditions. Dilute the shock: Dissolve the pool shock granules in a bucket of water before adding it to the pool. This helps prevent staining or damage to the pool surface. Apply the shock: Pour the diluted shock solution around the perimeter of the pool while the filtration system is running. This ensures even distribution of the shock throughout the water. Wait and test: Allow the shock to circulate in the pool for several hours or as recommended on the product instructions. Test the water again to ensure the chlorine and pH levels are within the desired range. Repeat if necessary: If the water is still cloudy or algae persists, you may need to shock the pool again or consult a professional for further advice. By following these steps, you can effectively use pool shock to maintain clean and clear water in your pool.
How do you shock an intex pool?
3800 gals of pool water shock it with 1 gal bleach
Do you add shock to the pool on top of the water?
Yes; mix the shock with water and pour it into the pool directly in several locations and run the filter.
Does pool shock contain chlorine?
Yes, pool shock typically contains chlorine as the active ingredient to sanitize and disinfect the pool water.
When filling your pool with fresh water do you need to shock it or just chlorinate it?
shock it
Can you mix Super Shock with bleach to get the iron out of pool water?
Absolutely do not mix shock with bleach. there are chemicals specifically designed to remove Iron from the water. Ask your pool supply store. Hatawa
When should you add shock to your pool?
You should add shock to your pool when the water needs a boost in sanitizing power, typically after heavy use or if the water appears cloudy or has a strong chlorine smell.
I just vacuumed my pool but how do I clean the green pool water with out losing any of the water from the pool?
Shock it. Sold at Walmart, Lowes, or possibly your grocery store.
Is pool shock the same as chlorine?
Pool shock typically contains a higher concentration of chlorine compared to regular pool chlorine products. Pool shock is used to quickly raise the chlorine levels in the water to kill bacteria and algae, while regular pool chlorine is used for maintenance and to keep the chlorine levels stable over time.
Should you shock pool water when pH reaches correct level?
No
Is chlorine the same as shock?
No, chlorine and shock are not the same. Chlorine is a chemical used to sanitize and disinfect pool water, while shock is a stronger dose of chlorine used to quickly kill bacteria and algae in the pool.
What should be done if your Pool Service treats your salt water pool as a Chlorinated pool and adds chlorine shock to your salt water pool by mistake?
Get over it. He made a mistake. You may point it out to him nicely of course. BTW it does not hurt or he may have felt that the pool needed it. BTW there is a mode in the salt system to shock the pool thru the system. precipitation
