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You should always check that your chlorine level has dropped back into the recommended range 1-3ppm. You can do this by using a test kit. When you shock a pool the chlorine goes sky high. Wait until it has returned to the correct level.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoWith the exception of superchlorinating (which requires waiting until the chlorine level drops to recommended levels), you can generally use your pool when the chemical is dispersed throughout the pool. Fifteen minutes to one hour is a good rule of thumb.
Superchlorination, the addition of large amounts of chlorine, has some drawbacks. Because it requires large amounts of chlorine, it can damage liners and swimsuits and upset water balance. Additionally, it is difficult to determine proper dosage amounts and it requires swimmers to wait until the level of chlorine drops, often a day or more, until they can swim.
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∙ 14y agoAfter you shock your pool you have to test the water to see when the chlorine is at a safe level 1-3 ppm (parts per million) but a good rule is overnight. you should really test it test kits can be picked up at any pool store or even Walmart or Home Depot
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∙ 13y agoWhen the chlorine reading is in the normal range - about four hours is Ok with filter running- just be careful for small kids whose eyes may become red or burn a bit. In that case 8 hours is sufficient - if u do it at night then next day is fine.
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∙ 11y agoWaiting to enter pool after shocking will depend on the resulting chlorine level. Add shock ,allow to circulate for min 30 min. Test chlorine levels, if less than 5 ppm swim if higher .......wait , test again. If levels have not fallen to 5 ppm or lower add sodium thiosulfate to reduce chlorine to 5 ppm or lower.
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∙ 13y agoWhen the chlorine reading is in the normal range - about four hours is Ok with filter running- just be careful for small kids whose eyes may become red or burn a bit
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∙ 13y agoyou have to wait about a day or 2
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∙ 11y agoyou should wait 30 mins to an hour
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How long after you shock pool can you swim?
12-24 hours
How soon can you swim in a new pool?
actually there is a chemical called shock and swim made by HTH and you can get it at walmart. You can swim 2 hrs after you shock it. There are chemicals that if you shock in the evening you can swim by the next morning.
How long till you can swim after using Walmart Shock -N- Swim?
If it's the stuff that HTH makes, the Shock-N-Swim stuff, you can get in right after shocking your pool. I just did it today. It's specially formulated to allow you to be able to swim immediately after shocking with 47% available chlorine.
Can rabbits swim?
Yes, rabbits can swim.No rabbits do not swim
How long after shock treatment until we can swim in our pool?
Allow enough time for the pump to circulate every gallon of water one time. Number of gallons in pool divided by GPM will give you number of minutes divide by 60. This equals the time you need to wait to swim safely. Allow enough time for the pump to circulate every gallon of water one time. Number of gallons in pool divided by GPM will give you number of minutes divide by 60. This equals the time you need to wait to swim safely.
Is liquid chlorine the same as hth shock and swim?
No liquid shock is more concentrated
How long to wait between pool shock treatments?
Once chlorine level drops to 5 ppm or below, it is safe to swim.
When is it safe to swim after adding calcium chloride?
Shock your pool at sundown and you can swim in it the next morning.
Can you swim with a casio g shock watch?
most definitely
How much shock n swim do you put for a 3800 gallons pool?
1/2 a bag will cover up to 5,000 gal & is still safe for a 3800 gal pool; use 1/2 a bag about every 4 to 6 days. Shock will clear the green but may not clear the cloudiness if you wait too long, but the water should still be safe to swim in; have your water tested by your pool professional at least once a week, it's usually free.
Does it matter how much shock you add to swim?
Yes too much shock can damage your skin or hair or worse. I wouldn't reccommend it.
How much shock n swim should we use in our 1468 gallon of water pool?
It will tell you on the disinfectant instructions - probably on the bottle label. Divide the quantity in your pool (the 1468 gallons) by the per-rate gallons in the instructions, then multiply that answer, which will be a decimal fraction greater or less than 1, by the quantity-per-rate also given.
