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A lot of the time I find people who do a fresh fill from a well and shock without using a scale and metal out. End up having discolored water. It is always a good idea when filling from a well to use a metal out. After letting the water circulate 24 hrs. continuously you should check and adjust your Alkalinity and PH if necessary. After Alklalinuty and PH are adjusted to their proper ranges ALK-80-120ppm PH-7.2-7.6. You should make sure all metals are out of your swimming pool water. Your local pool dealer can help you with testing these levels. After all metals are ride from the water you may then shock your pool. Ideal chlorine readings are between 1-3pm you should try to maintain this level to ensure crystal clear water. Note: during the day time hours it is rare to have a chlorine reading in your pool. The sun burns chlorine levels out of the pool rather quickly. It is always advised to add your chlorine after the sun goes down. To ensure your pool water is sanitized properly. If after doing all of these steps and your pool water still seems to have a brownish/black tint to it. You may have a black algae forming. They make algicide for black algae always follow the directions to a T. Algae usually causes a slippery feeling to the liner. If the liner seems to be colored in spots you can try a chemical called stain treat by United chemical. It works wonderful with spotting on the bottom of liners.
What else can I help you with?
How do you turn a saltwater pool to a chlorine pool?
Stop adding salt to the pool and use tablets and shock when needed.
How long after adding alkalinity to a pool can I add shock?
24 hrs
The pool was real clear after it was filled -new pool- and then it was shocked it with liquid shock and it turned green any sugestions pool filled and shocked and turned green all in the same day?
It is chlorine reacting with the metals in your pool water.
When is it safe to swim after adding calcium chloride?
Shock your pool at sundown and you can swim in it the next morning.
How long should you wait after adding shock to a pool can you put the solar cover back on?
yes
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.
Do you shock a pool or backwash pool first?
Backwash first then shock. If you shock and then backwash you will be throwing away the shock you just put.
When can you swim after adding algicide and shock?
A person can go swimming in a pool a few minutes after adding algae treatment and shock to the water. This is provided that a low dose was used. The manufacturers of the algae treatment recommend that a person waits 45 minutes to an hour to swim after adding a normal dose.
Would you shock a salt water pool or use algaeize or more salt?
Salt generators make the same chemical, sodium hypochlorite, that you buy at the store. The major difference is that it costs a lot more to make than to buy it. See other posts I have made in this arena for more info.A salt water pool IS a chlorine pool. Period! IF it needs shocking you shock it the same way as any chlorine pool, by adding more chlorine either by manually adding it or setting the SWCG to the boost or shock setting.
How do you shock an intex pool?
3800 gals of pool water shock it with 1 gal bleach
Who should I call for pool service ?
A green pool is often easily fixed by adding "shock" to the water, or cleaning. Any local pool service listed in the local paper or yellow pages should be able to address the situation readily.
Does pool shock contain chlorine?
Yes, pool shock typically contains chlorine as the active ingredient to sanitize and disinfect the pool water.
